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Old 02-02-2017, 11:37 AM
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MAT I have so many neurological issues I can't count them all. And most of them fall into 'unclear diagnosis' and 'no real treatment exists'.

In the long run, once major terrible things that CAN be treated are ruled out (like cancer and diabetes and chemical poisoning, nerve damage from spinal compression, brain tumors, and so on) what is left is treat the symptoms and learn to live with the condition(s).

I just saw the epilepsy specialist because my neurologist wanted to be sure he wasn't missing something. He wasn't. I don't have epilepsy, even tho I have shaking and trembling of my limbs, my head, my torso, and completely collapse to the ground.

The epilepsy specialist speculates that the problem is probably related to my autonomic system disorders, and that the messages don't track correctly so I fall to the ground (it isn't POTS, by the way, which is related to blood pressure).

That still doesn't explain the shaking and trembling, which happens sometimes several times a day.

The key is, if the medication I was talking to attempt to moderate the problem, Depakote, isn't working, and it isn't, then there isn't really anything else.

So I am just stuck here.

We all want clear diagnoses, with really accurate treatments that stop the problems in their tracks.

What I do know is that I have a seriously disordered immune system, which attacks my organs/systems and leaves me with damage.

That's about it. I treat with some medications, wear leg braces, and don't stay in the house alone without wearing my medical alert, and don't ever go out alone. I can't drive any more.

Thank goodness for these forums.

Hugs, ElaineD
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