Well I finally did it! I was given my diagnosis today. I only had to wait 6 years. Hopefully I can officially remain on the list because my diagnosis is quadriparesis. This means I have weakness in all 4 limbs. I can't say I approve of the term "weakness" as it can be misleading.
I my case weakness means just being able to move my hands and actually walking just a little bit before I fall down. Of course I have all the other weaknesses of all the other body organs. But now the state officials hopefully will quit harassing me about my spinal cord injury and asking how soon I will be "all better". I saw my physiatrist today and he explained he would be conducting more test next month. The one where they put a band around your arm or leg and then shove a needle through a hole in the band, down into your arm. He then moves it around and watches a screen connected to you to see how much nerve blockage you have. I am told this is not a pleasant time for the patient. Anyone know for sure? Bill
