Good news, not so good news

Well, the good news is that a neurologist stopped by this evening to check Robin out. After observing the feeling in her arms and legs and checking the strength of her muscles he stated that he did not think she had a neurological issue. Her left leg does appear weak, but the signs don’t match what he typically sees in a patient with spinal cord issues. Her description of pain also didn't match what he typically sees and he thought it was more likely bone pain. He said he would recommend a couple of tests to the oncologist and he thought she could probably get those done Thursday.

Well, so, the bad news is that none of the doctors has been able to decipher yet what's causing Robin's current symptoms (pain, occasional nausea and slight fever). The pain in her left leg affects her mobility a little and she and I talked about how that could limit her ability to go up and down stairs if she were to be discharged to home. I guess no one has yet even suggested sending her home yet so that's a secondary concern at the moment.