02/25/2022 Physical Therapy

 02/25/2022

We decide on Teays Physical Therapy for Jacob's PT, and we have our first appointment today with his new therapist, Ben!

02/16/2022 First Neurologist Appt

 02/16/2022 

Dr. Jarred Hollinger at Marshall Health examined Jacob for the very first time. He prescribed physical therapy and scheduled an EMG and "light duty" at work for the next 30 days.

Jacob's employer forces him to take the time off, refusing to allow him light duty. They further ensure him that his job is secure and explained that they are only concerned with his safety.

01/28/2022 Marshall

 01/28/2022

Marshall Neurology called and scheduled Jacob's first appointment for February 16, two weeks after our last appointment with Dr Adkins, and almost 6 months sooner than the expected appointment!

01/27/2022 MRI Follow-up

 01/27/2022

I went with Jacob back to West Virginia Ortho Neuro for the results of the MRI. Dr. Adkins stated that the MRI showed no issues. He believed it to be a damaged nerve, but to be as thorough as possible, scheduled Jacob with a neurologist as a precautionary measure. He explained that it could take up to six months to see a neurologist. It was very likely that the problem would heal itself by the time we actually received an appointment. He told us if that happened, just tell them we no longer need our appointment.

01/19/2022 MRI

 01/19/2022

Today, Jacob drove himself to Charleston Surgical Hospital where they performed an MRI. The results will be sent to Dr. Adkins as soon as they are available.

01/03/2022 Appointment Scheduled!

 01/03/2022

Per Dr. Adkins' request, I called Kim at his office, and she was able to schedule Jacob's appointment for the same day. Dr. Adkins examined Jacob and scheduled him for an MRI.

01/02/2022 Falling Down!

 01/02/2022

Jacob fell at church today. He was stepping down from the drum riser and hit the floor. This, along with the limp, prompted us to contact Dr. Clark Adkins, of West Virginia Ortho Neuro. Clark wanted to see Jacob, so he asked me to call Kim at his office and schedule an appointment.