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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Tod on April 11, 2011, 02:42:32 pm

Title: 14 month MRI
Post by: Tod on April 11, 2011, 02:42:32 pm

No change. Back again in six months. Neurosurgeon wants to maintain a careful watch so that when growth does occur we have a good sense of growth rate. This was MRI #9 in 15 months and while it is a stretch to say I enjoy them, I do find it somewhat restful...especially given the stress of the week leading up to an MRI. I think most of us know what that is like.

My neuro is slightly puzzled by my current facial issues as he has never seen them  quite like this before. The cheek muscle is spasming pulling things one way, while other muscles are pulling the nostril closed. Basically he is seeing it as a form of synkinesis, or perhaps a combination of re-enervation of the nerves and partially atrophied muscles, or both. Anyhow, he suggests that I start working at making faces doing basic facial retraining for awhile.

So, life continues to be pretty sweet. My voice is continuing to return, slowly, but returning. It was also nice to be in a meeting and hear the people on my left side, courtesy of my new Baha.


-Tod

Title: Re: 14 month MRI
Post by: Jim Scott on April 11, 2011, 03:00:50 pm

Tod ~

Thanks for the positive MRI update.  Like many, I can relate to the irony of the 'restfulness' aspect of an MRI scanning procedure.  

It appears as if, despite the facial issues you're experiencing, your recovery is moving forward, which is great.  I trust the facial problems will eventually be resolved.  That the enhanced hearing now present with your new BAHA is proving to be a real benefit for you is not unexpected - but just as welcome.  Good news is always pleasant to read so thanks, again.  

Jim

Title: Re: 14 month MRI
Post by: Kaybo on April 11, 2011, 03:54:13 pm

Great news, Tod!

K ;D

Title: Re: 14 month MRI
Post by: CHD63 on April 11, 2011, 04:59:37 pm

Good to hear this, Tod!!

Clarice

Title: Re: 14 month MRI
Post by: kkl on April 12, 2011, 07:04:07 am

Great news...Congrats again!  Am sure the facial issues will resolve in no time.  I felt some twitching on my left cheeks last week but it's gone this week.  Other than that, my smile is like 90% there  ;D

Title: Re: 14 month MRI
Post by: yardtick on April 14, 2011, 12:13:23 am

Todd,

Your face does the same thing mine does and it gets damn sore, like tonight!  Isn't breathing such fun???  Well I see the specialist June 29 about my nose job.  My doctor feels I need valve augmentation surgery with autogenous cartilage and turbinale reduction, he claims this will help my breathing.  Wonder if I can have a tummy tuck and lipo while he's at it  ::)

Anne Marie