On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:43:53 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:

>Today we went in for an MRI on her caratoid arteries and a vascular study. While they
>wouldn't get specific (I just *love* Kaiser) until the "Vascular Surgeon" read the
>results, they did indicate blockages and that they'd be calling her soon.
>From what I could glean, blood is flowing through her right leg at about 40-45% and
>the left leg at about 65-70%. She's been having pain when she walks, cramps in her
>calves and such, for a couple of months.
>
>The appetite is a little better, and they've pretty much chalked it up to her meds.
>She's in better spirits, though, which is a huge relief. She's worried, seriously,
>about my brother, but we all are. (Some of you might recall another post about his
>having hypertrophic cardiomyopathy some time back- now we've learned he's having
>congestive heart failure and emphysema.)
>
>Thanks again to everyone who responded to my original post and has inquired since.
>
>kimberly


Good wishes sent your way for the whole family.

Boron