Tom Petty Was Right!

The waiting is the hardest part!  "The Waiting" is the lead single from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' album Hard Promises released in 1981.

But I doubt Tom was referring to doctor appointments and test results!  Tomorrow I finally find out the results of several tests.  Upper and lower body EMG (Electromyography) which was quite painful, head and neck MRI, ANSAR test (a painless, non-invasive diagnostic procedure that determines how well a patient’s autonomic nervous system is functioning*), and a ton of blood work.

All these tests were ordered and evaluated by neurologists at The Andrews Institute, a state-of-the-art, world class institute for orthopaedics and sports medicine facility.  Honestly I submitted to these tests to rule out any additional conditions other than RSD/CRPS so I could make the best treatment decisions for my RSD/CRPS going forward.  Now that it's come down to the final hours, I'm worried I could have other issues.  Of course I know it's probably just my mind playing horrible tricks on me.  I've been pretty stressed out the past few days as the appointment has gotten closer.

Of course stress is one of the worse things for RSD/CRPS but since I don't have any valium, it's up to breathing exercises to bring my heart rate down.  And I'm accepting all prayers!

Whatever the news I get tomorrow, I know I will have the best doctors to handle it.  And I know I will be strong enough to get through it because I've gotten farther through RSD/CRPS than I ever thought I would.  I have a strong support group of family and friends.

*From the website: http://www.tlcdiagnostics.com/patients/tests-and-procedures/ansar-testing