Just a "zebra" trying my best to live life to the fullest with EDS and POTS...and loving the ride.
"The Doctor and his Patient" by Jan Steen
I found it! Ever since I saw Dr. Grubb last April, I have been searching for this painting. Dr. Grubb had showed me this painting to illustrate how he believes this patient could be a patient with EDS type 3 and POTS. This painting is from the Dutch realism period, and was painted by Jan Steen in the 1600’s. The Dutch Realism period was a period when artists began to paint real life…even sick people.
I love the a-ha moments in life…the ones where my light bulb all of a sudden changes from pitch black to ON.
I was blessed to have two of these moments yesterday.
1. Medical Stuff:
Slow on the medical front this week! I still need a new neck though!
Last Monday, Brad and I traveled to Toledo to see the infamous Dr. Grubb. When I was first diagnosed with POTS, I researched Dysautonomia like crazy. Dr. Grubb’s name kept coming up over and over again. From there, I read many of his research papers about POTS and other types of Dysautonomia.
I made it my mission to see him after I was diagnosed, so I called his office back in November, and the very nice nurse explained that I would have to wait more than a year for an appointment. However, she explained that I could see the NP, Beverly, in about 4-6 months. I told her I was totally fine with that. Therefore, at the beginning of December I faxed the office all of my test results and diagnosis paperwork. In March, I was called to set up my first appointment with Bev for April. On April 20th, I saw Bev for the first time.
1. Medical Stuff: