duttin

Broncits again,second time in a month.I was fine until I went to physical therapy and afterwards it hit me like a ton of bricks.

Family Doc is sending me to the Mellen MS Institute at the Cleveland Clinic for all new test.neurologist states probable MS but won't exclude radiculopathy from previous back surgeries.

I had transverse mylitis (inflamatorty disease of the spine 7 years ago)this is a precursor for MS.At this time I had several factors of MS,all in the spinal cord.Never followed up with it,I was young and recovering from back surgery.

I have had relentless symptoms for over a year now and no releif.Neurologist stated that I should of shown signs of felling better by now.I found some information on the cleveland clinic sight that was interesting .As the myelin is eroded,symptoms such as numbness or weakness of the limbs occur.As the myelin is replenished the symptoms subside,however MS also transects nerve fibers.Once the nerve fibers is cut it cannot be restored.Causing radiculopathy.

I copied it and faxed it to the neurologist,he's a jerk any way.

My husband who is in denial is not thrilled about going to the cleveland clinic,he avoids all conversation of MS.If he knows I have a DRS. Appointment he goes out hunting to avoid another conversation.I quess if he ignores it he won't have to deal with it.But when it comes to dealing with most stressful situations I deal with it.he doesn't do good under stress.He's usually a good hearted person and would do anything for me,but this is one topic he ignores.I discussed it with my family Doc. he said he will talk to him on Monday at his routine appointment.

I've always been supportive of him and what he does,I feel that I'm battling this alone.In all honesty it effects both of us and are family.

I don't mean to vent it just a crappy day and I feel crap

Toni