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Originally Posted by lady_express_44
Snoopy, any idea who this was written by. It seems it must be a PwMS. 
I don't think that we can take anything written there as absolute either. Just as the author has contradicted some things our neuro's/doctors might tell us, I would beg to differ (or at least seek clarification) on a few generalizations he/she has made in this article as well.
Cherie |
Hi, I am the author of the article and yes, it will be in contradiction with other things you have read. This is for several reasons. The first is that I wrote it for my own forum and played a little "fast and loose" with the science with the intention of making the underlying points more understandable.
The second is that many neurologists misunderstand the diagnosis of MS and misstate the reality of the "activity" of MS lesions. I, as a physician with MS myself, have found that many neuros, included ones who call themselves MS Specialists, work from inappropriate and unsubstantiated "rules" in diagnosing it, and in choosing to treat or not to treat. And that is why so many people find confusion between what their neuro tells them, what they read, and what people say on a forum.
The third is that it was never intended to be a scientific resource, just an aid. It is not "referenced" at all. But, I would be glad to answer any inconsistencies you find and explain where the difference in facts/opinion lies.
Quix, Avonectrix since 5/07