Today was what I consider a good day. We really like the doctor and staff at Cooks. They did a great job at easing our fears and helping us understand more of what is going on. They ran several muscle, strength tests on Brody and then decided to do them on me! We started laughing because the appointment became more about me than Brody. They had Brody and I have a contest to see who could hold their hand in ice water the longest, Brody beat me! Within seconds my hand cramped up. I've always had foot cramps, sometimes legs especially after working out or running. When it's cold out my body tends to tense up pretty bad. I never thought much of it until talking to the doctor today and him checking my relfexes and the ice test. He decided he wants me to go to the adult MDA clinic in Tulsa and have some genetic testing done. He thinks Brody and I have myotonia congenita.
http://www.mda.org.au/Disorders/Dystrophies/MyotCong.asp
We will know for sure after my tests come back. Myotonia congenita is a form of muscular dystrophy but it is the least severe, does not affect your lifespan. It's very manageable with medication. So if this is the case we will just watch Brody and treat him as need be. We're feeling thankful for good news today and answers!!! Thank you again friends for calling and texting me today. Your encouragement gets us through so much!!!
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