My MS experience seems very different from most I've read, and I'm not sure how/if to prepare for my next doctor visit.
I was diagnosed suddenly about 3 months ago after a single vertigo episode. After failing a preliminary neuro exam in the ER (finger to nose test), the doctor ordered an MRI, which showed lesions, then a lumbar puncture which was positive for whatever it is they are looking for to diagnose MS.
I never suspected anything, so I hadn't done any research before my first appointment with the neurologist (where I received the diagnosis).
My second visit is coming up along with a 3-mo MRI. I've maybe had a little tingling and/or numbness, but nothing so severe that I may have just ignored it in the past (pre diagnosis).
Any recommendations for questions/prep for my next appt? Does it matter where the lesions are? or how many? I've seen people indicate this on other posts... what does it tell me anything to know how many or where the lesions are?
My symptoms are very mild at the most, and my neuro recommended waiting until this visit to discuss medications (other than vitamin D).
Anything I should prepare before my visit? Should I track the occasional mild numbness? What should I expect on this visit? More "finger to nose" testing, blood, etc.?
I was diagnosed suddenly about 3 months ago after a single vertigo episode. After failing a preliminary neuro exam in the ER (finger to nose test), the doctor ordered an MRI, which showed lesions, then a lumbar puncture which was positive for whatever it is they are looking for to diagnose MS.
I never suspected anything, so I hadn't done any research before my first appointment with the neurologist (where I received the diagnosis).
My second visit is coming up along with a 3-mo MRI. I've maybe had a little tingling and/or numbness, but nothing so severe that I may have just ignored it in the past (pre diagnosis).
Any recommendations for questions/prep for my next appt? Does it matter where the lesions are? or how many? I've seen people indicate this on other posts... what does it tell me anything to know how many or where the lesions are?
My symptoms are very mild at the most, and my neuro recommended waiting until this visit to discuss medications (other than vitamin D).
Anything I should prepare before my visit? Should I track the occasional mild numbness? What should I expect on this visit? More "finger to nose" testing, blood, etc.?
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