The doctor introduced himself, and boldly announced, “I’ve seen the MRI, and I’m not impressed!”
That’s correct – my brain has now been described as unremarkable and as unimpressive. It really hurts to be medically diagnosed!
I did have my long-awaited (3 month) appointment with my neurologist today. He was a nice man, and he spent a fair amount of time with me, which I appreciate. It turns out my MRI showed two things wrong – neither of which is worth worrying about. Apparently,in a “normal” brain, the two halves fuse together at some point. Mine did not. The doctor explained that while not strictly normal, it is not unusual, and nothing to worry about.
The other item of interest in my brain is a small black speck on the MRI. These specks apparently are not very unusual. Doctors do not know what they are, but my neurologist explained that the rule of thumb is that you can have one black speck for every decade of your life. He said he would not worry about me until I had eight or more. The best going theory is they might be small capillaries that close off, but that has not been confirmed. Anyway, the result is I get another really expensive trip to the MRI machine in a month or so. If nothing has changed in my brain, all is well.
Did you tell the doctor about your control group (Sonotmu) for black brain specks? If Sonotmu has five or more, that could explain the whole “not reading for comprehension” thing.
“There’s a little black dot on Mu’s brain today….”
Oops. I hadn’t read your title. Wow! Non-fused great minds thinking alike!
I’m glad you got to follow up with a neurologist who is not easily impressed! I’m glad he spent a goodly amount of time with you and took the time to explain everything, and will follow up on the first MRI.
Any clue as to what’s causing your headaches? Is it that your running schedule is interfering with your nap time? Or maybe you should give up chocolate? (o; If not the latter, I’ll make sure you have a fresh batch of chocolate whoopie pies on Easter.
I think MRI machines are fun. I like the noises and just being inside them. Claustrophobia never bothered me. I’m the exact opposite. Those things seriously do make me feel like I’m in the early days of Star Trek or something. Is that just me?
I just get bored. Wish I could bring a book in there. And I’m always a little disappointed that it’s not as loud and scary as they tell me it’s going to be.
I got my knees x-rayed today. Maybe they’ll find a little black dot in my knees.
How boring that you no longer reply to people’s responses. No more banter. Lame. LAME!