i heard it screaming out your name.

Some good news and some other news.

First and foremost, results from the EMG came back normal. Doc still thinks it's hereditary neuropathy but nothing that requires any action or further testing. So I have unusually high arches and decreased sensitivity to temperature, as long as I'm pain-free I'm good to go. SO YAY! This also makes me really happy I went ahead and bought those Vibrams yesterday

Secondly, the results from last Friday's blood test came back. My bicarbonate levels have dropped even lower than a week-and-a-half ago (when I had my regular follow-up with Stern). I was supposed to be at 1500mg of Diamox daily, but following this pair of results I'm now down to 500mg daily. That's one pill in the morning, one at night.

This is not at all how I anticipated things to go.

I desperately want off my meds, but I want off the right way. I want to know that I've worked myself off them, that I'm a completely healthy person who doesn't need pharmaceutical intervention. It hurts my soul slightly that my body is fighting against itself because I know given a little more time and a lot more effort, I can do this my way. Doc says cutting the Diamox in half and taking Lasix at the same time should be "enough" (ps I really hate that word) to give me a cushion.


I'm annoyed. Thankfully, it's good inspiration for the gym.