As you all know Mandi has had ongoing shoulder problems and since last July she has lost use of her left hand. After many doctor visits to Boston and no answers at all, just accusing Mandi of wanting pain meds and it being in her head! The shoulder doctor told her to go live her life, and doesn’t want to see her again. Her shoulder stills seems to pop in and out and she is in constant pain. So we went to U-mass in Worcester and she saw a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders. He ordered several different tests that Mass General doctors did not do. He found that she has a neurological disorder called Dystonia, we don’t know what form yet but it is when your muscles are in constant spasm. If anyone knows anything about this we would love to know more. She is now on a drug for Parkinson's which seems to have helped a little. She is going to have a Botox injection on her forearm to help open her hand. Mandi is not thrilled with the diagnosis but happy to know that someone is willing to help her and believes that she has something wrong. On the bright side Mandi and Ryan are moving to Fort Myers in May, Ryan starts Physicians Assistant school in June so they will be there for two years. Maybe the warm weather will help her joints heal. Jenn is due to have her baby in May, I hope we can all get together in the summer to meet all the new babies!!
Up coming events: D-tor band is playing at the Ashby Legion on March 14th 8-12 and on April 11th they are playing in Westford sharing the night with the cabin fever band. They will be playing at 7:30 at the Franco American Club in Forge Village .
Friday, February 20, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Auntie Theresa & Marissa at her basketball game!
Theresa is fourth from the left and Marissa is standing next to her, fifth from the left.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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