erinhermes,

Thanks for staying in touch. As a matter of fact, MS has always been in the back of my mind, but my neurosurgeon doesn't think that I have it. He has ordered three or four MRI's for me (for other problems I have) and doesn't see anything that would point to MS. The only reason I even wonder about it is because of the similar symptoms. I realize that so many diseases have overlapping symptoms so it is really hard for even doctors sometimes to diagnose their patients.

Do you think there are any other autoimmune diseases that I should look into based on the info I included on this post? I am trying to do my own research but I get so overwhelemed by all of the possibilities out there. It seems like every time I think I have a diagnosis it leads to a dead end. I just want to get this thing figured out so I can resume my normal life with my husband, kids and family. My doctor is sending me to a mini Mayo clinic in my state just to get things rolling. He said that once I have my foot in the door it should be easier to get into the clinic in Rochester, MN.

Does anyone have an opinion one way or the other on Mayo clinic as far as trying to get a long-awaited diagnosis. I have heard mixed reviews from the people on my dysautonomia message board.

Thanks again for your time,
Molly