this article<\/a> published by LSUHSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI spoke to my neuro and he said this was my diagnosis in the beginning and he is reaffirming it. I should do so with my family tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am the genealogist in the family. However, I worked the tree with old tools. My neighbor, sharing much of my family tree, and with modern tools, has accomplished more conclusive research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We did come from Livingston Parish. This is one of the requirements for HSD. HSD is thought to come from a single German couple that moved to French Settlement in Livingston Parish. Strangely enough, my wife had purchased a genetic test for me, prior to me scouring my medical records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Within a couple of months, we will see if I have German Ancestry in my DNA. That would fairly well cinch the diagnosis. As I have the symptoms listed in the document and my treatment plan is exact as stated in the document, we will have little more to discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am a paraplegic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I broke down yesterday. I was stricken to my bed most of the day. My wheels had to carry me most everywhere. The pain in my back and legs were immense. I would say even with my strong meds the pain level was above eight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In part, I did it to myself. I enjoyed Christmas, a bit too much. I stressed my muscles. I went to a party and insisted on using my cane as long as I could. This contributed greatly to my physical downfall and current condition. I feel I will be in my chair for a while now, my legs and back still screaming at me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My internal question is this: Should I forgo walking and just rely on the chair from now on? Or do I continue as I do, walking when I can and then recover for days afterward for exercising my temporary gift of verticality?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Christ,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jay C. “Jazzy_J” Theriot
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