Nide, I was thinking of M.S. when I mentioned cognitive abilities, I am not leaning toward thinking I have M.S. though.
The rheumatologist called me Monday morning and he was very vague, he said "a lesion measuring 6x14 mil. mumble mumble, not really large, atypical of M.S., hmm but still doesn't rule that out, mumble, mumble. evidence of demylation, radiologist recommends further testing given symptoms. Well Janna I don't know much about the brain so I am sure Dr. Lindsay will go over this with you and even show you the pictures. I don't feel qualified to answer any questions, he is the neurologist. so keep those for him. And quit smoking, you know I am going to nag you every time I see you, let me know if you need additional help with that."
Dost thou leave me so dissatified, so I get to wait nine more days to get the real picture from neuro. In the meanwhile I am starting a journal of symptoms and pain so I know what to ask, I hate to focus on this but I think a journal will help me remember things like the ends of my fingers going numb and then "zinging" every time I touched something. All I want is a definitive answer, I hate being idiopathic, it is like not knowing your enemy!
I'll keep you posted and by all means let me know if you think of questions I should ask and I am always open to suggestions.
Janna