Oh pshaw, on Thu 15 Nov 2007 10:43:53p, Nexis meant to say...

> 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
>

Kimberly, it sounds like your mother is on the upswing. I'm sorry to hear
the news about your brother. Honestly, it doesn't sound good.

May all good blessing come your way. I wish you and your family only the
best.

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