OT - Update on My Son's Illness from Libby

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Dear Friends,

We went back to the neurologist today for test results. He said that

Will's spinal tap was normal so he has ruled out MS as a diagnosis.

They did a EMG in his office. For those who don't know about this it

is a nerve study. They usually do this with carpal tunnel. They

attach electrodes to both hands and both feet, one at a time. They

then give you an electric shock in several places in the arm or leg

and the computer times the length of time it takes to go to the brain

and back to the electrodes. The doctor then stuck a needle in

different places in one arm and one leg/thigh. He had Will flex these

muscles and checked the response. Will said he could live a lifetime

without doing that again. It showed that there has been no nerve

damage. Will has gotten the feeling back in his feet and legs. It is

getting better in his abdomen, but still numb in his chest and hands.

The doctor was pleased with how he is doing. We will go back in about

2 months to have another MRI done. He said that if it is a tumor it

should show up by then. If not, he can see how well the mylin has

healed. He told Will that swimming would be very good for him to

regain strength aad stamina.

Like a very smart young man, Will got outside while I was gone to

Walmart this afternoon and trimmed some hedges and pulled up a bunch of

monkey grass we had been wanting to get rid of. He is now overtired

and hurting a bit, on his way to take a shower. This is the most that

he has felt like doing in several weeks. Hopefully we are on the mend.

Thank you so much for all who have written and for all who have been

praying for Will. I have been sharing your emails with him. We so

appreciate all the emails we have received. I truly believe our

prayers are being answered.

I guess I'll hush and get this sent. I am in the process of getting

the house ready for reappraisal for refinancing and I still have a lot

to do. Until later......

Hugs,

Libby