finally an EMG

WHOO HOO! Prayer Perseverence Pestering ~ pick your p-word but I think they are all to credit!! Katie (the scheduler at Dr. Thompson's office) actually answered the phone yesterday when I called. I could tell she wasn't thrilled that it was me (I've only left 700 messages recently). Get this though...there is no big catastrophe, EMG malfunction, or other reason the scheduling could not occur...she said when she got my first message she went and talked with Dr. Thompson. Without saying negative things about him, she made it clear that he simply wouldn't help her with the orders for the tests for me. Rather than calling me right away to let me know so I could take action, she chose avoidance. I was stunned by her honesty. I was a bit disgusted too.

This is one of those times where you have to make a choice in life - a choice for yourself - and that's what I decided to do. I completely released all possible negative feelings that could come from what Katie shared. It was over - she's talking to me now - I can't change the past so I won't hurt myself by holding on to it.

We both moved forward and together, (without Dr. Thompson) we got the test scheduled!

I went in for the test today at 10. I know I've been through a lot of tests and I should be getting tougher - but I have to admit, this wasn't an easy one. Debbie offered to drive me over and I'm so glad she did. She was a wonderful distraction. The test involved electric shocks pressed into my skin about every 4 inches from my neck, down my arm, back, and legs. I truly felt like a dog being tortured with a strong shock collar - I've felt one & this was a good bit stronger. Part two used a needle instead of metal prongs but covered the same area. Geez - the end of all this has to be near. Minutes after the test Debbie rushed me back to work. She pulled to the front door. I took a breath, brushed away the anxiety & emotion from the test, put on my smile and walked back into work to finish the day.

The good news...really good news is that they said they'd have the report ready THIS AFTERNOON!! Wow, that's wonderful. I gave her Dr. Olson's fax number and she promised to fax it directly to her as soon as it was ready. Of course they weren't able to tell me much, but the doctor that performed the second part of the test said he did see some discrepencies that he'd be looking into. All I know is that a negative on this test means no Churg Strauss. I don't know what discrepencies would mean?? I guess all I can do now is continue to wait for answers and keep pushing through...