F2U - Welcome! I am a newbie here too and am glad to be part of this new group of friends. (Some are old friends just reconnecting).

My PCP had been telling me I had MS but the neuro said no. This back and forth went on for a few years. However, when the diagnosis became definite it still had an affect on me. Even though it was something we kind of suspected but as PCP said there is that criteria that would need to be met. I got home, called DBF and cried (mind you I am not a big crier). I completely understand where you are coming from and glad that you found us to share your MS journey.