Good News
I walked into the neurologists office this morning and asked, "Do you have good news for me?" Her answer was, "Absolutely."
The diagnosis is a migraine headache. My head hurt for about six days and she said that it was due to a migraine. She didn't have very many answers as to why it happened or what I can do to make sure it doesn't happen again, but I think it is about the best thing I could've hoped for considering the other options she had thrown out previously. I do not have MS, I did not have a stroke and my body is not so overloaded with freedom that it has trouble functioning (although I still think that may be part of it.)
When I asked what I can do to make sure it doesn't happen again she told me that there is really nothing to do. She suggested I "keep on living like I have been living." I responded by saying that that may not be the best advice to give me, but I will take it anyways.
I have to say my encounter with the Korean medical system was all in all a pretty positive thing. There is socialized medicine here and I found it to be incredibly effective, quick and caring. Other than the language barrier I found no flaws in the system and was quite pleased every step of the way. At first I freaked out to be having issues so far from home, but in the end I am glad that I was here. I actually feel that I may have received better care in Korea than I would have in the States - and I have insurance here, something I most likely would not have in the States.
The last week has been pretty hectic. I am glad to finally get some resolution to the issue and move past it. I want to thank all of you that reached out across the ocean and offered support. It made me feel good to know that people all over the globe were sending good vibes my way.
Well, now it's back to life as usual. A little less than four months and I head back to the States. I'm ready to enjoy the final push of my Korean adventure and keep living like I have been living.
Much love from Seoul
The diagnosis is a migraine headache. My head hurt for about six days and she said that it was due to a migraine. She didn't have very many answers as to why it happened or what I can do to make sure it doesn't happen again, but I think it is about the best thing I could've hoped for considering the other options she had thrown out previously. I do not have MS, I did not have a stroke and my body is not so overloaded with freedom that it has trouble functioning (although I still think that may be part of it.)
When I asked what I can do to make sure it doesn't happen again she told me that there is really nothing to do. She suggested I "keep on living like I have been living." I responded by saying that that may not be the best advice to give me, but I will take it anyways.
I have to say my encounter with the Korean medical system was all in all a pretty positive thing. There is socialized medicine here and I found it to be incredibly effective, quick and caring. Other than the language barrier I found no flaws in the system and was quite pleased every step of the way. At first I freaked out to be having issues so far from home, but in the end I am glad that I was here. I actually feel that I may have received better care in Korea than I would have in the States - and I have insurance here, something I most likely would not have in the States.
The last week has been pretty hectic. I am glad to finally get some resolution to the issue and move past it. I want to thank all of you that reached out across the ocean and offered support. It made me feel good to know that people all over the globe were sending good vibes my way.
Well, now it's back to life as usual. A little less than four months and I head back to the States. I'm ready to enjoy the final push of my Korean adventure and keep living like I have been living.
Much love from Seoul
posted by Kyle at 11:58 AM
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