Hopeful,

It will take time for this to sink in.

It appears you may have your 'answer' that you have search for so long. No, it's not a good answer, but it's still an answer. You will go through several stages of shock, anger, hurt, fear, etc.

There may not be anything to reverse the damage, but that doesn't mean you can't find a treatment to help ease your pain and discomfort. YOu may even find something to help repair the damage...you never know!! Everyone is different and therefore treatment vary for each person and what works for them. You WILL find something to help you, this I am sure.

The most important thing is to focus on what you have, not what you've lost. You will improvise, adapt, and overcome. You can focus your searches on relieving your symptoms and improving your quality of life. There is lots of good info on this board about various supplements and treatments. There will likely not be ONE thing that is your magic potion, but more likely a combination of various things to help.

I hope you keep us posted on how you're feeling and what you found helpful...so others in the same situation can learn from you.