Thank you! I was starting to think I had such a bizarre situation that know one knew what to say.
I am concerned about the stress issue too. My level of stress has actually decreased here these past few weeks. I have been busy but 4 of my 5 children are in school. I actually have 3 hours a week with no children!
Of course I do understand my doctor wanting to make sure he has tried other things before he adds another medication to my growing little pharmacy.
He is only giving me two months to see if this works. I do wonder about the Avonex myself. My last MRI was in February. He didn't say anything about another MRI this time.
I have already had two this year so I am wondering if my insurance would even cover it again.
Thanks!
LA
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Originally Posted by NurseNancy
i'm sorry you're having these problems.
i know stress can do a major number on someone but i just don't buy "stress" as an answer to a physical problem, especially when you've been dx'd with MS. and your problems sound very neurological to me.
have you had a recent MRI? did it show any increase in lesions? or active disease, enhanced lesions?
you might get a copy of your dr's dictation from your visit.
i wonder what the neurological exam showed. he would have to address that in his notes.
you might also want to Q whether the avonex is working for you.
sometimes changing to something else works.
however, I'M NOT A DR. i assume your dr would know what's best.
write down your Q's so you can ask him for your next visit.
also, you might want to keep a sx journal (symptom). write down the date and any sx's you have. it can help the dr with a medical timeline.
i hope the PT helps.
keep us posted please.
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