I'm going to New York

[cjsmith]

I don't yet know when I'm going, but Dr. Jain of the Centers for Pain Management called me back and says he wants to see me.

A number of things (in my history) "are confusing," he says. "Come and let me look at you." He says the first question is an accurate diagnosis, and if that is okay, treatment should be "easy." I told him I was a bit concerned that I'd had several different diagnoses from different people so far.

He's unwilling to speculate on anything until he gets a look at me in person. I don't blame him, disappointed as I am at having no feedback yet. He did say he'd pursue "pharmaceuticals" heavily. Good for him if he can find any applicable stuff I haven't already had. :-)

I should come Tuesday or Wednesday and stay through Friday, planning to fly back on the weekend. Then I will likely be asked to come back in one or two months, depending. LaGuardia is closest/easiest.

Wheeeeeee... maybe.

Comments

[tenacious-snail.livejournal.com]

oh wow! I am so so so incredibly excited at the idea that you might be able to be in less pain or walk more. That would be...yeah, a Beyond Very Good thing.

[platypus]

Yay! I really, really hope he can figure out what's going on and what to do about it.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Me too! Heck, if I just had a diagnosis I could trust, that would be amazing.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I think I've finally reached the point where I don't bother getting excited any more, but believe you me, if it HAPPENS, I'll be throwing one MONSTER big party!

[apparentparadox]

I've got my fingers crossed. And it's not easy to type that way, believe me!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you for this sacrifice on my behalf! :)

It would be so awesome if I could, oh, square dance again. Just to pick one thing.

[apparentparadox]

Of course all the square dancers would love to have you, but think how awesome it would be if you actually had a real diagnosis & prognosis and could actually plan for the future.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

That would be another awesome thing!

[tiger-spot.livejournal.com]

I think I just strained my good-luck-ray projector.

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

I'm very hopeful for you. It sounds like maybe he's understanding of your long history and frustration, at least the way you've portrayed his comments here. *crosses fingers*

[just-cyd.livejournal.com]

checked out the doc's website - it looks like he's worth the shot. do you have someone who can take the time to go with you to help you with the emotional end of this?

how soon can you get in? you don't mean *this* Tuesday, do you?

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Oh heck no; I need to buy plane tickets, which delays things considerably.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

*laughter* Thank you! That's a fun image.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I hope so. At the very least, he doesn't want to proceed randomly. If he sees that my case looks confusing, he might think that's exactly what has happened in the past.

[katestine.livejournal.com]

This is great news. Woohoo!

Let me know if you need crash space or anything.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Wow, thank you! I need to get myself oriented; I have no idea where things are or how to get around.

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

Wishing you well...

[evilegg.livejournal.com]

This is awesome.
I'm really happy for you, because if I was you I'd be the most crabby and difficult motherfucker on the planet.
I'll be thinking the good thoughts.

[dafydd.livejournal.com]

Wow! Good luck!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

I'll let rfrench reply about whether I already AM the most crabby and difficult mofo on the planet. I bet if he thought I couldn't hear him, he'd say yes.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[evelynne.livejournal.com]

Whatever happens, I'm glad he's really paying attention and thinking about it. GOOD LUCK.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you. That's the good bit: a doctor who is thinking about it.

When in doubt, pursue pharmaceuticals heavily

[shoutingboy.livejournal.com]

Totally get the whole reserving judgement thing. But I'll think warm and happy thoughts for you.

(It'd be so cool to run a marathon with you... No, not even thinking about things like that.)

I'll light a candle for you!