Phew, Joe . . . I was really worried about you all day.

What I said is hard to hear, and might have sent some people for a loop. I know it would have done that to me initially. HOWEVER, no one told me what to expect and I really, REALLY wished they would have. Better the devil you know, if you know what I mean?

I was not on the forums the first time it happened, and even when I went on the second time, there weren't many people who could relate. It's a very lonely, scary feeling.

Good thinking on using the TM dx as the reasoning for missing work, should you need to. BTW, it is very unusual to experience this more then once in a life time, with or without MS, so at least that's one good piece of news.

This IS going to be a difficult 10 - 12 weeks, Joe, and there may be times along the way that you get discouraged. Please feel free to contact me by PM if there is anything that concerns you, and of course keep in touch with your GP (or Neuro) too.

My approach to this disease is "Plan for the best, but prepare for the worst". I'm glad you are thinking ahead to your work situation, and you may find you need some support at home too. You will get through, day by day, even if that's all manage to accomplish for a while.

Plenty of REST, ok?

Cherie