Hi Momx7,

I would also be pretty shocked to learn this info! I have to believe that your mom emailed you to find out how your LP went because she truly does worry about you. The fact that, in the past, she was also tested for MS must weigh heavily in her mind. Since "if you don't think about it, it's not there" has worked for her, it sound like she may be suggesting you do the same.

Of course, whether or not she has MS would be helpful for you (and your Dr) to know. However, it sounds like she's content where she is. That doesn't mean that this is the path for you. Maybe you could explain to her that, just as she might prefer to not know exactly what is going on, you, on the other hand, have a need to know if you do indeed have a medical condition.

I, too, have a very strained relationship with my mother. I feel that a lot of what I believed about my own childhood was distorted by her. She never directly asks me about my ongoing testing, but questions my sisters about whether or not they know "what's wrong with me yet." Although, my mom has a lot of difficulty telling me this, I know she does care about me. Sometimes, people can have so much trouble telling their loved ones how much they love them. (me included)