Gimpy Mumpy

So Long and Thanks for all the Fish....

O.k., I know that's not original.....but how do I wrap things up and say goodbye to this blog? 

As you can see I haven't been writing as often lately and this is partly because I have lost my anonymity.  This makes it more and more difficult to share my real thoughts and vent about the things that make me truly angry.  Which was the entire point of this blog in the first place.  It was my place.  My place to find and share the humor of my situation.  To find a way to deal.

The saga of the doctors continues (they have now ruled out MS but have no idea what is causing the deteriorating neurological problems) and I am sure that I will find new ways and new places to share about the experience.  I am not disappearing entirely.  I have made many friends through this blog over the past few years and will continue to frequent their blogs and messageboards (but perhaps under a different pseudonym).  I will also continue to recieve email.  The people I wish to stay in touch with will always be welcome to send an email.  My real readership was always a ray of sunshine to my day.  Your comments and encouragement have meant a great deal over the past years.  Thank you all for being the best readership a blogger could hope for.

Maya's First Christmas

Maya had her first picture with Santa today.  Isn't she cute?

Which Way Is Up?

I've just found the perfect tree for my neurologists office. 

What could be more appropriate for someone who treats vertigo than an upside down Christmas tree? 

I don't need a Guardian!!

This may seem like a random rant but in the past week I've been asked numerous times who my guardian was.  I am 32 years old.  What. The. Hell.

Every time I am asked who to put as an emergency contact the medical staff then assume that person is my guardian!  Why?  Is there something that they know about my diagnosis that I don't?  Or are they passing judgement on me based on overt physical symptoms?  I am still incredibly articulate, intelligent and knowledgeable about my medical care.  I'm disabled not mentally incompetent.

This came up again the other day when applying for in-home services.  A woman called twice in an hour leaving messages to call her back about my application.  Obviously it was not a convenient time for me!  She then called a little while later and left a message that if I did not call her back within the hour that she would call my mother and if she could not be reached then she would assume that I was not interested in receiving services.  Oh really??  That sounded an awful lot like a threat.  I called her back but emphasized that she was to never call my mother unless it was an EMERGENCY since that was what EMERGENCY CONTACT means, damn it!  Also, if I had gone through a lengthy application process then OF COURSE I needed the services.  Talk about lacking understanding.

So my question is this, "Do others receive this kind of condescending treatment?  If so, how do you respond?"

Mystery Peeps

It is hard to believe that October is nearly over and I haven't even posted this months page from the GimpyMumpy CWD Wall Calendar. 

Gimpy Puppy!

Poor Miss Maya is walking a bit like Mumpy this week.  In the midst of puppy mischief little Maya injured her front leg.  Her veterinarian kindly put a beautiful purple flower on her cast since they didn't have any casts in pink or purple. 

But Maya wants to go out to play!

Has it really been that long?

Wow, I knew that I'd been away from my computer for an unusually long time but I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted!  Lots to catch up on.
On the Big News front Miss G Mump has graduated from Physical Therapy!  I've moved on to a regimen of daily home exercises (with the help of my brother's home gym) and my leg strength and core strength is greatly improved. 
Then my doctor's office procrastinated filling my Celebrex leaving me without over a weekend only to have them call it in and have the insurance refuse it until a new pre-authorization had been done.  Since the last time I was off my anti-inflammatory pain relievers I was in massive pain and had a multitude of funky things go on with my legs I expected the worst.  To my surprise I actually don't think it's doing enough good anymore to be worth the risk of taking it, so I've gone cold Mumpy!  The most bizarre outcome of this is that since stopping the Celebrex my SI-joints have gone into alignment and stayed that way all week! 
So no more tedious trips to the hospital and one less med to take.   In addition to my home exercises Miss Maya is keeping me walking and moving around constantly which has been a great way to shed a few pounds (actually 10lbs which I am just a wee bit psyched about!). 

Is it me?

I've just received a call from doctor #27 who just last month was ready to take on the world in order to help me get the proper care I "so desperately need" from a multitude of specialists.  By last week he was already acting a bit strangely during our weekly call-in progress reports and was back sliding a bit in his promises.  Today, just a few minutes ago, he informed me that he would not be continuing with my care.  He's going on a "leave of absence of an indeterminate period of time, possibly for good."  WHAT.  THE.  HELL?
Is it me?  I mean, do I emit some sort of doctor repellant pheremones?  There has to be some rational explaination right?  *sigh*

New Member of the Mumpy Family

Meet Maya! 

Maya is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi pup and our new little bundle of cuteness.  She is keeping her Mumpy mom busy and giving us lots to smile and laugh about. 

Mumpy's Back!