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
