Well had to drive 150 miles each way but what a good neurologists appointment. I went to the Lake City Va center in Forida.
He listened to me and answered all my questions. I told him all the symptoms I have been having, I had written them down so I wouldn't forget. He was thinking it is either lyme or MS but as I told him about the cramps in my ribs and the MS hug (didn't use that word I explained the feeling) He kinda thinks its MS. But of course he is sending me for new MRI of the brain and c-spine and T-spine before any Diagnosis. They cant do a spinal tap as I have too much scars and metal in my lumber spine.
He did a full physical and found that I am very weak especially in my left side. I Didn't notice till he had me do some tests with each hand and such. Also my Reflexes are Brisk, Don't know what that means but he said its not a good thing. Im gonna look it up. He wants me to use a cane which I have been told before but it makes my shoulder hurt too much.
Over all he was great. I really wish all drs were like him. Any questions I had he answered and explained things very nicely. If it is MS for sure then he wants me to start Meds right away because of the problems im having, If it doesn't look like MS after the MRIs then he will probably send me to an infectious disease doctor for Lyme. I have had Lyme before but always turns up with positive antibodies but negative for Lyme disease itself.
He said the MRI will probably take at least a month to schedule so its waiting which I hate but at least the process is started.
Thank you all for all your help. I really debated on whether it was worth it after the problems with the primary. Also called the Admin today and they are sending me papers to sign for new primary dr. I really appreciated all your suggestions and it helped calm ne down before my appointment. I will let ya know what happens. Bug
He listened to me and answered all my questions. I told him all the symptoms I have been having, I had written them down so I wouldn't forget. He was thinking it is either lyme or MS but as I told him about the cramps in my ribs and the MS hug (didn't use that word I explained the feeling) He kinda thinks its MS. But of course he is sending me for new MRI of the brain and c-spine and T-spine before any Diagnosis. They cant do a spinal tap as I have too much scars and metal in my lumber spine.
He did a full physical and found that I am very weak especially in my left side. I Didn't notice till he had me do some tests with each hand and such. Also my Reflexes are Brisk, Don't know what that means but he said its not a good thing. Im gonna look it up. He wants me to use a cane which I have been told before but it makes my shoulder hurt too much.
Over all he was great. I really wish all drs were like him. Any questions I had he answered and explained things very nicely. If it is MS for sure then he wants me to start Meds right away because of the problems im having, If it doesn't look like MS after the MRIs then he will probably send me to an infectious disease doctor for Lyme. I have had Lyme before but always turns up with positive antibodies but negative for Lyme disease itself.
He said the MRI will probably take at least a month to schedule so its waiting which I hate but at least the process is started.
Thank you all for all your help. I really debated on whether it was worth it after the problems with the primary. Also called the Admin today and they are sending me papers to sign for new primary dr. I really appreciated all your suggestions and it helped calm ne down before my appointment. I will let ya know what happens. Bug
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