Back to Normal...whatever that is

I haven't posted for a while, which is down to the fact that my health deteriorated so badly, I wasn't able to use the computer for quite some time.

My balance issues continued to get worse, the altered sensations in my body were spreading to my arms and legs and then I had chronic double vision. I have had MRI scans, eye doctor appointments, Ear, Nose and Throat appointments, blood tests, visited the Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) at Dorchester hospital and the conclusion the Doctors have come to, is that I have suffered some sort of neurological nerve damage. Finally, they know what's wrong with me, I am no longer a medical mystery!

I have to see a Neurologist on July 9th to confirm the diagnosis, but as it has been explained to me, nerves in my brain have been stripped of their protective coating, much like an electrical wire, and the nerves have become exposed and have short circuited. Thankfully, they have repaired themselves, it just took time for the protective coating to regenerate.

The Neurologist will be able to fill me in on more details, and let me know if this could happen again or is a one off blip. But I am so pleased to be able to see again. That was the worst thing I have ever suffered in my life. I became completely dependent on those around me since I couldn't even make myself a cup of tea because when pouring the water I would miss the cup.

The down side to all of this is that it has knocked my confidence teribbly. It has left me depressed and with odd mood swings, which I am told are all part and parcel. My Doctor had no choice but to sign me off work, I couldn't see, or even walk properly, so I know working was out of the question, but it is all I had to focus on, so I am looking forward to things continuing to improve so I can get back into the swing of things.