Hi Everyone! I am a new member and I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Nikki, and I am 25 years old. I am new to this whole online forum thing, so please bare with me.
I have been dealing with my "issues" for almost 2 years now. I am still un-diagnosed, but my doctors keep coming back to the MS diagnoses. I just had my 3rd MRI done in the past 2 years. (Haven't received the results yet) This is supposed to be a stronger more detailed MRI then the first two and they are hoping that they will see something other two missed. We have been on the long road to figuring out what is causing my symptoms. I have been tested for Lupus, vitamin deficiencies, Lyme disease, Sjogrens, strokes, and i am sure more things that i just don't remember right now.
I know that the answer will come at some point, and the key is to be patient. But that, at times, is easier said than done. I understand that it is important to find the right cause so you get the right treatment. I don't want to be treated for something i don't have. I have read that MS, could be difficult to diagnose. And at times it can take a while before they can give a positive diagnosis. Sometimes my feelings are so mixed, about the possibility of a diagnosis. The prospect of living with something like this for the rest of my life scares me, but the idea of having an answer almost gives me a sense of relief. Is this normal, or am i just crazy??
Reading your posts have been great. It is great to know that i am not the only one having these problems. And that there are others out there with whom I can relate to. My family and fiance are super supportive and helpful, but it is nice to know other people out there understand what i a going through. So the long and the short of it is, Hi! and i am happy that i have found you guys.