Update- starting new job, cog. test results, & funky symptom

[Sunnytoday]

I start a new job Wednesday at a local call center as a customer service rep. I'm excited to be back in the work place but sad that I can't find a job in coding. I will keep looking....

Also, a few days after I found out I had been accepted for this job, I also got back my cognitive test results... they were good and although I didn't get anymore answers from them I was glad I took the testing.   First off, she confirmed that this is NOT in my head, there is no conversion disorder present, and I am fine. That was a relief once again. Secondly, the neuropsychologist said that the good news is that I have above average learning and memory, above average vocabulary, normal problem solving, good attention, and normal hands on, visual spatial ability. The bad news is that I have below normal motor skills, the worst which showed up drastically on the left hand. I also have language "issues"- decreases wording finding ablities and slowed word generation, basically I have trouble finding the word I want to say and I do find the words I want they are generated a lot slower than the normal folks. She said that I am totally blessed because I am above average in other areas, I can just use my "huge" vocabulary to talk around the words I am missing at the moment. Smiles... however, I don't know how this will work in my new job. I will take it one day at a time and if it's a big problem becuase our calls will be time and monitored, I can try to look for work elsewhere if this becomes an issue- keeping in mind that I have put out more than 100 applications in the last 2 months. I am also considering going back to college, that would be fun.

The cardiologist nurse listened to my heart and BP today and I'm cleared for a few weeks at least, the new meds seemed to be working but I did a bunch of lab today and will know those results next week, they are checking potassium and stuff. I'm not sure if that's where the funky symptom comes in, but I've often had muscle twitches in the last year but they were deep in my muscles and in my legs only, but this last week, my muscles will twitch so much it's hilarious. They are twitching all over my body too now but not at once, just in one spot and then later, in another spot, but like right now, the muscle in my the top of my arm where it meets my should is twichting so jerky...  I can sit here and look at the skin and see it jerk, it's like a little fist is inside and just punching out the skin, and it does it many time, kinda irregular like for a while, up to a minute and then goes away. Hilarious to see... and then now it's in my thigh muscles... thump, thump thump. Ah, well. I know this sounds crazy. And yes, I know I don't have MS. Grin. But I though I'd just update you on my lovely day!

I wanted you to know I do check in here, and I care about you all very much! sTAy Safe!
~Sunnytoday~

[rendean]

Ditto on the congrats! I'm sure you will do great at your new job.

Good luck and keep us updated!
Ren

[Erin0313]

Sunny,

  Congrats on all of the good news. I am very happy for you :)

  I know that you will do great at the new job and hope that if you give it some time as other friends have said that you will come to like it.

Thanks for sharing your good news

Hugs,
Erin :)

[Fluffysmom]

Hi there, smarty pants!  

I know that you'll do great on your job; Congratulations!  I know that a lot of people at call centers tend to speak too quickly, so if you seem to be searching for a word, it will just be refreshing for those of us that have to try to understand people that run their words together talking too fast.  I'm also sure that you'll find another word from your excellent vocabulary to fill any voids.

I'm happy for you, and am looking forward to hearing how you like your new job.

Keep smiling!

Hugs,

Kathy

[Sarahsmom46]

Well, we have already "talked", but I just wanted to add that you have such resiliance and a good head on your shoulders.  And, you are smarter than the average bear.  

Hugs to you and best of luck with the job.  Keep looking forward.

-Julie

[Sunnytoday]

thanks guys!
(((((((((hugs)))))))))
~Sunnytoday~

[Eyesnlegs]

Congrats and all good wishes - as Shell says let us know how it goes - but I bet you will wow them as you do us with your sunny disposition.

(((hugs)))
Pat
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[sllowe]

Hi Sunny-B,

All good news! I'm glad you shared it!

I wish you all the best with your new job - it sounds interesting!

I'm with Pastor Dan on giving it time.  Hopefully this new job will serve as a great distraction to the thumping!

Janette a big me too on the kicking from the inside when there is nothing really there! It's crazy!

Let us know how your 1st day goes!

[PastorDan]

Hey, Sunshine, most of us could have told you you're way above average anyway.  Congrats & best wishes on the new job.  Give it a little time; you'll do great.

[Janette2836]

Hey miss Sunshine!  Good to see you around again  :)
YEAH for the job.  It will be nice to get out of the house & try out this new job.  Keep us posted.

About the twitching - mine reminds me of when I was pregnant & the baby would kick except this is everywhere BUT the tummy  :)

Have a great weekend

Janette