Yep, Dr. Researcher said that attack was TM. But Dr. Recruited by a Facility in Texas agreed with me and said not a typical TM presentation, something else going on there.

See, no lesions on 2003 xray--all docs agree with that. Then miraculously in 2005, I have repeat MRI and there are two lesions Dr. Decisive sees. That combined with 2003 episode and thoracic spine lesion led him to dx.

So I still have problems with other docs saying "hmm... MS or not?" Why? Well, no brain lesions 2003 but thoracic spine lesion, elevated IgG index and oligoclonal banding.
Two lesions brain MRI 2005, exacerbations 2005 and 2006. What's all this about time and space? Ya think that's met if you have first clinical episode in 2003 and one spine lesion then 2 years later 2 brain lesions and more clinical attacks?

That's why I'm sticking with the MS dx until Dr. Neuro #6 visit.


Dr. Researcher says that might be benefit, might not for Copaxone. My call. He doesn't see it necessary yet. Dr. Recruited by a Facility in Texas says sort of similar thing but it's still my choice. I say, hey, I'm comfortable with no drugs right now. Let's see what happens. If I have another lesion, then I'll go back on.

So I'm waiting.

Meantime, the stupid back thing is going on.

Brain has Syring. But I don't know much about it or if I've ever been worked up for that. Truly. There have been so many things that they've ruled out that I haven't a clue what's all been ruled out! Don't know anything about the Arach. No one's ever suggested spiders before. LOL