Just wanted to let all of you who've been so helpful know that I got the official word that yes, it's MS. And judging from my symptoms, I have PPMS. I have an appointment with an MS specialist here in Pittsburgh on Dec. 9, so I guess I'll know more then.

It's not good news, but after 5 years, 7 neurologists, and screaming and jumping up and down trying to get someone to pay attention, it's something. It's an answer to "When I can't walk 3 blocks or climb stairs, etc., what do I tell people? What do tell family? What do I tell employers when they see me stagger at work like I'm drunk?" At least now I have that.