Thank you, Mrs. Monday-Attwo, for faxing over some information in advance about your symptoms.
I've seen a lot of neurology, and I'm sure what you have is called a Bell's Palsy. It's a common, usually self-limited, droop on one side of your face.
There are still neurological conditions out there that I haven't heard of, but I don't think you have one of them.
I'm not sure where you're getting your information from. Maybe you didn't hear the ER doc correctly. Maybe the ER nurse was in a hurry and her handwriting on your discharge instructions was sloppy. Maybe English is your second language.
But, as far as I know, this condition that you listed on your fax doesn't exist.
It says "Bell's Pussy".
If you do indeed have such an unusual condition, I recommend you either see my esteemed GYN colleague ER's Mom, or take your cat to a vet, depending on the circumstances.
See ya Monday!
That one tops the list! Dr Grumpy, how are you going to keep a straight face if she says this during her office visit?!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with that one!
thats good stuff right there...an instant classic!!
ReplyDeleteDr. Grumpy your patients never cease to make me laugh!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm laughing too hard to comment.
ReplyDeleteAs a geriatric pharmacist, I often see the diagnosis for a medication included on the prescription due to state/federal regulations in nursing homes. The Bad Diagnosis Wall of Shame includes the winner "Ball's Palsy", which prompts endless giggles every time someone sees it for the first time. If you combine yours and mine into "ball's"...wait, nevermind. too inappropriate to post.
ReplyDeleteOk, that is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI feel for the cat.
ReplyDeleteMe neither, Maha. Me neither.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know how to properly perform a neuro exam to rule in such a diagnosis. I am sure you can demonstrate.
ReplyDeleteThis one reaches a whole new level of funny.
ReplyDeleteAnd for THIS blog, I didn't think that was possible.
I see droopy "down there"s all the time!
ReplyDeleteI get to sharpen my scalpel when one come through.
Too damn funny!
Bell's pussy indeed.
I'm going to be grinning all day thinking of that one!
I am speechless--doesn't happen too often. Just when you think you have heard it all . . .
ReplyDeleteLonely- it was a new one one for me, too. I've heard the "Ball's Palsy" a few times, but not this.
ReplyDeleteI guess it's the female equivalent. Equality and all that stuff.
Hey Dr. Grumpy,
ReplyDeleteCompletely OT, but how do you get "invited" to read Nurse K's blog? I've been reading it for years but since I'm just a bystander, not a medical professional. Thanks for the help!
Old Geezer- No idea, sorry.
ReplyDeleteI'm not invited either.
ROFLMAO! I think one of my exes had this. Can't remember which one.
ReplyDeleteIn Nurse K's last blog entry, she said she is taking a hiatus. So I don't think anyone is invited.
ReplyDeleteIt's okay, we've still got Grumpy.
Yeah, she is on hiatus. No one is invited.
ReplyDeleteDr. G,
ReplyDeleteNow that Nurse K is on hiatus we demand double the amount of postings so we can have our usual, customary and reasonable amount of medical humor and crazeeness.
Sheesh! I already try to post at least daily az it iz!
ReplyDelete"Bell's Pussy"
ReplyDeleteNot many people know that Alexander Graham Bell's lab assistant actually was a feline.
Good one. I REALLY need that laugh today. I hope you know the cure.
ReplyDeleteI just figured Nurse K went underground to keep the "Nurse Jackie" people from ripping off any more of her stories for their show.
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