7th whines about that b*tch, Fate, again.

**7thS0N** · 07-27-2005, 07:27 PM

Ladies and Gentelmen,

I submit for your approval that Fate has seen that it should be my day to be tortured. Day? Well, perhaps I should say 180+ days. Be forewarned. This is me whining. If it happened to you, I suspect you might for one moment or two as well. Tomorrow, I'll turn a leaf, suck it up, be a man, etc.. Today I'm a cranky pants mutha. Don't want to read it? Meh - neither would I probably. But if you do, thanks. It's nice to bitch at the world and have others listen in for some reason.

So what happened?

<whine>
WEeeeeellllll... I went to see a neurologist yesterday. (As some of you may have read in a previous post, I have a seizure disorder, that's been pretty well contained for the past 14 years.) I'm supposed to see one on a regular basis, and since we moved over here, I haven't seen one (so 3 years or so). So it was probably the right thing to do. So he asks me about stuff. 'How's the brain?', he says. 'Do the flounder lately?', etc...

Well, I mention to him that I have these 'moments' where my brain decides it's had enough and takes a time out. Not a full generalized seizure, but it is a localized event. Usually lasts a minute or two, and I retain my faculties reasonably well. 99.9% of the time, I feel it coming on in advance and have time to go and sit down, put my head on the desk, whatever. We discuss the details and such, and he informs me that by FL state law, I'm not allowed to drive. Not until these have stabilized and I don't have another event for 6 months. If I were to drive, and get in an accident - even if I didn't cause it - if it comes out that I have this condition, my ins company wouldn't cover me and I could be sued for all of our dimes (and nickels and pennies too). After narrowly escaping with my life from an accident back in 1998, I guess I'm not going to push my luck anymore.

Sooo, luckily (I guess), I can work from home for the most part, and our neighbor from around the block works with me, so I can hitch a ride. However, there will be no joy riding in 7thS0N town for a while.

I went in for an MRI this afternoon, and bloodwork tomorrow morning. My last MRI was done 14 years ago, so he's going to look to make sure there isn't anything unusual. Then he wants to up my meds, which I'm not too keen on - but I don't really have much choice. I'll be discussing this with him more when I go back to see him in 2 weeks and go over all the results with him.

I thought about getting a 2nd opinion - but there really isn't anything to get an opinion about yet. State law is state law. So we'll see what he says about the blood levels and my med options first. This doc seemed more thorough in his exam than some others I have seen, so I don't feel he's just some idiot. Yet. In the meantime, I guess this might be good - I put 21000 miles on the Magnum, and it's not quite a year old yet, so maybe it will even out some. I may get back into cycling again (been a long time since I've been on a road bike, and Lord knows I could stand to lose a pound or 15). We'll see I guess.

So that's the story. Oh, and I forgot the worst part. I'm out of scotch, and can't drive up to the f*cking liquor store.

GRRRRRRR!

</whine>

**05MagnumRT** · 07-27-2005, 07:37 PM

7th
Wow, that's rough. If you were in the Dallas area (or I in the Tampa area), I'd drop off some scotch on my way home.

Best of luck to you getting past this.

**kentc1978** · 07-27-2005, 08:15 PM

My best wishes are with you. Hope you have a speedy and healthy recovery.

**snickle** · 07-27-2005, 08:40 PM

Whine all you want. Best of luck and hope things stabilize out.

**armadillo** · 07-27-2005, 09:30 PM

As one who has had a few major medical problems in the recent past (broken neck etc.) I can fully understand your desire to share your frustration with such a problem. I have had to depend on others for a ride to work and elsewhere it sucks. I want to thank you for this post, not only does it help you vent a little, but I serves us all a reminder of how lucky we are in our daily lives. Seems to make those daily little problems seem like what they really are : little. Good luck and a speedy recovery to you. It sounds like you have a doctor that is very good.

**fnkychkn** · 07-27-2005, 09:38 PM

looking for someone to keep the cobwebs out of your magnum? :smile:
best wishes for a prompt return behind the wheel.

**Fred** · 07-27-2005, 09:49 PM

Come back to LI here and I'll give you a few rides in the RT to help ease the withdrawl... I'll even let you shift the autostick!

**7thS0N** · 07-27-2005, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by Fred

Come back to LI here and I'll give you a few rides in the RT to help ease the withdrawl... I'll even let you shift the autostick!

Now how can I pass that up?! :-D

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts, words, and co-miserations. You guys = teh bestedest. Sometimes I really think it's no big deal. Then I see Maggie parked out in the driveway and realize that this sux rocks. Oh well. This too shall pass, and perhaps I'll learn something along the way.

heh. Learn. :lol:

EDIT: fnkychkn -Everyone is suddenly concerned about the well being of the Magnum at work too.... weird. ;-)

**LowGo** · 07-27-2005, 10:41 PM

Hey... you have a right to whine a bit. Sorry to hear about this. But, I'm very glad to hear that you have the sense to understand the situation and make the sacrifice. Many others would ignore the warnings and continue driving. I hope things get better for you very soon!

**da BoMM** · 07-27-2005, 10:48 PM

Bummer -- however, looks like you got the puzzle pieces figured out. Maybe a good, realistic car racing video game is in order (keep the juices flowing).

Anyway, watch the Scotch and the medicine -- get your rotation down (you know, medicine / no scotch or scotch / no medicine).

ALL the BEST and God bless!!

**iRock** · 07-27-2005, 10:54 PM

Wow rough break. I'm sorry to hear it. You have my best wishes and prayers that things will work out for you.

**magnumdude** · 07-27-2005, 11:44 PM

Fly out to Cali and I'll buy you a bottle of Scotch!

**Rev.Hammer** · 07-28-2005, 12:45 AM

Well Crap 7th,
That IS a reason to light one off!! I really dont blame you for wanting to rant. But, hey, we area ll friends here and what are friends the best at doing?
Thats right, helping you move and being bitchin' posts!
I would rather listen to the righteously aggravation railing of a friend than to hear solicitous words from an enemy! Often just listening is more than enough!
I think that you will be just fine and ready to roll in no time at all!!

I dont have any Scotch but what about a tad of 'Moon?

**done** · 07-28-2005, 12:56 AM

7th, hang in and this too shall pass.

By the way, I happened to have my auto policy on my desk. I do not find any wording to support the following statement.

Originally Posted by 7thS0N

If I were to drive, and get in an accident - even if I didn't cause it - if it comes out that I have this condition, my ins company wouldn't cover me and I could be sued for all of our dimes (and nickels and pennies too).

However, state laws about driving with a seizure disorder may be in effect so use very good judgement.