Sorry To Hear That

Post #12,893 by deSitter 10/11/01 11:44:49 AM Reply	Sorry To Hear That Did she get checked for MS? It's important to diagnose it early.
Post #13,059 by imric 10/11/01 10:07:24 PM Reply	Very Important. One of my best friends, Frank, was diagnosed with MS last month. His vision was failing, and for the last year or so, he was getting 'stumble-y', losing feeling in his legs, etc. He had tests done last year that SAID he had MS - the doctor ignored the results, and now the disease has progressed signifigantly. His current doctor is supporting him in a malpractice suit; there are therapies that slow the progress of the disease signifigantly (he takes multiple shots a day), apparently - his old doctor's decision to ignore results that explicitly stated "MS" has really impacted the quality of his life badly. GET IT CHECKED.... Please! Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised... Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
Post #13,103 by jbrabeck 10/12/01 9:54:42 AM Reply	Thanks - we finally have a diagnosis Short version... Fell in early May. Went to Dr. following week due to pain, said "Pulled muscles". Pain got worse. Urgent care Dr. "Sprained wrist". Few weeks later, Pain got so bad on weekend went to ER. Dr. suggested Mayo Clinic, neurology/spine check. Went to Mayo. CT, MRI, EEG, EMG. "Can't find anything physically/neurologically wrong, "try a shrink" (my wife's interpetation). Mayo did rule out MS, Parkinsons, stroke, spinal injury and nerve malfunction. But didn't give a diagnosis. Recommended to Pain Rehab Clinic. Tried the one at Sister Kinny Institute. Was too streneous for her, had to drop after one week. Now she is at the Pain Rehab at St. Mary's (Part of Mayo Clinic). The doctor there ran some tests and said she has the most severe form of Fibromyalgia. This is what she had already determined based upon research on the internet. She (and I also) was very happy to finally have a medical person give her a diagnosis. Of course, Fibro is a life long condition. She may regain some of her mobility and ability to work, she may not... Keep her in your prayers, if you're so inclined. And thanks. [link\|mailto:jbrabeck@mn.mediaone.net\|Joe]
Post #13,106 by jb4 10/12/01 10:08:23 AM Reply	I'm with you, buddy My wife is in the same boat. My prayers are with you both.... jb4 (Resistance is not futile...)
Post #13,144 by jbrabeck 10/12/01 1:24:27 PM Reply	Please email me direct. My wife has found a Fibro chat line. That has helped her a lot. If your wife and my wife have the same thing, it may be beneficial for them to email each other. [link\|mailto:jbrabeck@mn.mediaone.net\|Joe]
Post #13,145 by jb4 10/12/01 1:29:00 PM Reply	10-4...write you this weekend But be advised that my wife is a confirmed "preservationist"; things like e-mail will have to be done by me because...well, she just doesn't want to get near the thing if she doesn't have to. (And, as far as she is cincerned, she doesn't have to!) jb4 (Resistance is not futile...)
Post #13,108 by imric 10/12/01 10:11:25 AM Reply	I will. Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised... Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
Post #13,126 by inthane-chan 10/12/01 12:05:11 PM Reply	One more... Will keep you and yours in my heart and my thoughts. "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Post #13,128 by Silverlock 10/12/01 12:09:03 PM Reply	You have my support Not a praying man, but I do make exceptions for good cause. For every human problem, there is a neat, simple solution; and it is always wrong H. L. Mencken, Mencken's Metalaw

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