Page 59 - Self Talk

Next. A wooshing sound in Mary’s neck. She only heard it in bed before she fell asleep. Happens several nights a week.
Doc simply nods, jots more notes and nods again.
Next. Mary really wants to quit smoking. She tried the gum and patch with little success. She thought Zyban might do the trick; it worked for several friends.
No deal.
Three years ago, Mary had an unexplained falling-down episode that landed her in the ER. After an MRI, MRA and much prodding and poking, nothing was found. By then, her equilibrium had returned. This Doc called the episode a seizure (seizure?!) and refused to prescribe the drug.