Third or Fourth Opinion...I lost count!

Previously on my ramblings....   Courtney flew to Denver CO, had lots of tests, and stood at the top of the world...in a nutshell  My third day at the Chiari Care Center....would it be monotonous to say I will never forget this day too?  I seem to...

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Standing at the top of the world!

So, back to my story after I was so rudely interrupted by my 1 year anniversary.... I had researched and decided Dr. Oro was the way to go.   I think it is absolutely insane that I booked a plane and a hotel to go see a doctor!  It still seems crazy to me but I am...

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I have learned....

My recent facebook post goes like this.... One year ago today I was diagnosed with Chiari and BI.... I really wish I could say something positive about this whole experience but I have yet to find one...I guess I do pray more and try to let the people closest to me know I love them because I know tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone. But, overall...

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Google, my friend...we meet again...third time's a charm

Have you ever watched those mystery diagnosis shows?  I always sympathized with these people just trying to find answers that keep hitting road blocks.  It's so frustrating... I would have never guessed I'd be one of these people....but during my search for answers I came across this video... if you can spare 25 or so minutes it's pretty...

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Second opinions....sometimes suck.

So....where did I leave off?....my Wilmington neurosurgeon says you have these weird  brain things and I have no idea what to do with you. Luckily I happen to have google and know how to use it.  I was on a search to find a doctor that was not quite so overwhelmed...

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