Yes, the neurologist did blood work, and came up with a problem with the level of the "M" protein. Seems the normal level should be somewhere around 230, and mine is over 6,500.
He sent me to a hematologist who actually diagnosed the condition as Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, or blood cancer.
Presently, I'm going in for a biopsy of a mass that has returned in the sinus cavity over my right eye. This condition existed some 9 years ago, and was removed by surgeon in New Orleans at the Ochsner Clinic. I didn't even know it had returned until the hematologist did a full body x-ray, and it showed up. I'm now at an ENT getting ready to remove it again. Then the hematologist will begin the Rituxan treatments to work on the "M" protein levels in the blood.
Sheesh, I can't keep the Doctors names straight anymore. I will say, however, that they are all running on full throtle trying to do me some good....Thank God
Reading the other posts in these pages, my heart goes out to all those who are enduring the same pain, and suffering, and believe me, I hear your frustration. Makes you want to load your shotgun before you head out to the clinic in the morning.
I was in the A/C business before retiring. I wonder just how many of these Drs. would accept the same kind of treatment if their A/C went out, and I didn't show up as expected?...HA ! Fat chance.