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I guess we could say somewhat stable compared to what I know many on this board go thru, but not somewhat stable for how things have been for him the last couple years. He's having more episodes of headaches. Also having episodes of what he calls "Black outs" but does not lose consciousness, more like an absent stare and then doesn't remember some of what happens or hear what people say to him. I think these are pretty short episodes but they are increasing in frequency. No, Chris, not offensive. He's always had issues with his brain "turning off and on like a light bulb" where his behavior changes or he loses track of conversations or even sentences. He also has a history of word loss, where the commonest of words can't be recalled to put in a sentence (ie "Put the book on the ???? you know, the thing where we eat dinner" (table). It appears these things are coming back again and we need to get more control of them. We got a medical withdrawal from the last semester of college cuz he was just unable to complete enuf to get a grade or credit and it was after the withdrawal period had closed. He's also so fatigued that he cannot be relied on to be where he is supposed to be when he should be there. He may be able to work at some sort of job that would be flexible with times and not being able to do more than one or two instructions at a time. He still (since a child) is unable to follow more instructions than that at a time (ya know, 'go clean your room', still is unable to be processed. We still need to break things down into really specific one/two combinations. So, at this time, getting a job would cause more stress that would cause more frustration, anger, rage, until we can get something more figured out. Don't know if that really answered anything but it all is to say, at this time, he is unable to work and only takes one or two classes at school, and they weren't academic as such, more art/photo. He is seeming more positive today, not so depressed, but .... as we all know, that can change at the drop of a hat. He is currently on my insurance (after getting a letter from doc that he is unable to attend college full-time through this year). As for next year? guess we'll find out then. But, if gets SSI, will get medi-cal (medicaid). In California, the medi-cal is automatic if you receive SSI (at least up to now has been automatic). If he continues to be classified as disabled, I think we could keep him on my insurance. It's late, and I'm tired. So if this doesn't make sense, ask away! In the process of SSI, if you are working, you will be denied. One of the questions was if you were applying for jobs. So, I told him, just wait, see what happens before being stressed about a job. He did try in the last 6-8 months but was not hired due to lack of experience and the economy in general. Thanks for all you concern and friendships!

MRI scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday). Will find out tomorrow about EEG and neurology appt.

MRI went well. Still have EEG and neuro appt but no dates yet. I'll let you know.