Alice: Could you explain some more about CO2 retention? For instance, what are the symptoms? Can it cause significant cognitive impairment? How long does it take to recover? How does someone know they have it?

Actually, would you mind terribly starting a new post on the topic?

Annie: I'm really worried about you. Being homebound STINKS. No wonder you're fighting depression. I do too when I can't get out. Geez, too bad you're so far away, we could be disabled together. Watch stupid movies and make fun of them. Look out the window and watch those beautiful birds of yours. Brainstorm horrible names to call that jerk of a neurologist who kept your test results from you. I'll bet we could think of some good ones!

Please take good care of yourself. Do you ever get remissions where you catch a break? If I remember correctly, you can't take immunosuppresants. Is that right? Do you feel like you're at the end of the road as far as medications go? IVIG? I'm sure you've explored everything (Annie being Annie ) but I'm just so frustrated for you.

Ally