Apparently I have INO (INTERNUCLEAR OPHTHALMOPLEGIA). When I went to the Neuro on Tuesday I thought I was having an ON relapse. He did all sorts of eye tests with his light pen and decided it was INO caused by a lesion on my brain stem.

I go for an MRI on Tuesday and, based on what he sees on that, he will decide if IVSM will help. I'm counting on being able to have it.

My insurance (Humana) has a $175 deductible that I must pay in order to have the MRI. I'll just have to bite the bullet and pay it.....something else will have to either be late or go unpaid. This "fixed income" stuff can be a pain sometimes but I'm very grateful for what I do get.

My balance is shot. I cannot walk any distance without having my rollator to hold onto. It's like my eyes have permanent Nystagmus. Constantly jumping around and moving back and forth. The only relief I get is when I close my eyes.

Ah, well......it has to get better. I can think of much worse things to have. My sister started to tell me that she didn't think it was fair.....why you....blah, blah, blah. I said to stop! Why NOT me? Who would she rather have this? I believe there is a reason for everything. I know many won't agree with me but that's just my reasoning.