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Originally Posted by Snoopy
My MRI of the cervical spinal cord I had few years ago showed numerous (too many to count) lesions. My brain only 3. At this time my cervical spinal cord has a very countable 3 and my brain MRI has no changes.
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That is why my neuro used the term numerous. He said there were too many lesions to count on my thoracic spine.
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
I would hope your neuro has recommended Physical Therapy and/or exercise to regain or try and maintain your walking, strength and coordination. If not please be pro active in discussing this issue with him.
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I did PT last summer for this issue and it helped somewhat but I can't find the handout of exercises I did and don't remember much of them. I plan to ask for another script so I can go again and this time keep up with the exercises at home.
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
Ten years, in my opinion, is a long time to leave you sitting with a CIS diagnosis. I am wondering if he just can't get off the fence 
You might consider seeking a second opinion that might be able to confirm a MS diagnosis or take you in a different direction. |
I an debating seeking a second opinion. My neuro is an MS specialist with the large university hospital in the area but 10 years being CIS is a long time.
How does one go about seeking a second opinion? Do you tell the first neuro or just go to another neuro? There is another MS specialist in the practice and he is very popular and well regarded so maybe I can just request an appointment with him? The only issue is that both neuro's are booked at least 3-4 months out. I will give it some thought.