More tests..

Kerissa • July 3, 2013

Yesterday:

My first saline infusion went great! I don’t think I’ve noticed any benefit yet, but I guess it is a little early to tell..

this is my infusion chair.

Today:

My tube of saliva for the exome sequencing got sent off to Woburn, Massachusetts!! Here’s to counting down 6+ weeks once again.. This DNA test costs $16,045…! It’s moments like these when I’m VERY thankful for medical insurance.

I saw my neuro-ophthalmologist this morning, and she did another full exam. Dr. F gave a few reasons why I can’t move my left eye very well.

1. I either have weakness of the eye muscles due to a mitochondrial disorder…

it’s something entirely different like…

2. an enlarged cranial nerve

3. inflamed eye muscles

So she’s ordering 2 MRIs: a brain MRI (it’s been 7 months since my last one) and an MRI specifically for my eyes called an orbit study. That will be interesting!

This morning, my geneticist in Cincinnati sent a referral for me to see a mitochondrial specialist in San Diego!! It’s sad there are none in Oregon.. It will still probably be months before I can get in to see this dr., but I’m excited to finally see an expert who understands mitochondrial disorders.

Enjoy the sunshine! To end, here’s a quote that I love. I just read it today, too!

No man can estimate what is really happening at the present. All we do know, and that to a large extent by direct experience, is that evil labors with vast power and perpetual success- in vain: preparing always only the soil for unexpected good to sprout in . ~ J. R. R. Tolkien

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