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Old 10-04-2009, 06:22 PM
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Default Neuro suggested 2nd Opinion/Sister has 'drop attacks'

Hi all,
I have 2 questions!
Saw my neuro last week (MS specialist) for follow up of MRI and Myasthenia Gravis blood results - both normal.

She doesn't know what's wrong with me, and admitted 'she doesn't know everything' and to look at getting a second opinion at some point down the track.

I didn't think that point would come so soon.
Sx have flared up again without much overexertion. It's been a month again (that was the length of my last little 'remission' phase).

I plan to call the neuro tomorrow and discuss getting that 2nd opinion.
I have no idea if she wants me to see a collegue of hers, of someone else.

Has anyone else has this experience - your neuro actually sending you for a 2nd opinion?
Should I see someone independant?

My sister with suspected MS is seeing her 2nd opinion neuro. Maybe I should see him?
She has numbness, tingling, loss of use of her arm at times, sensory sx etc etc (similar to me) but she has 'drop attacks', where she colapses and is paralysed completely for about 10mins (can hear but can't speak) , then slowly regains use of her limbs over 1-2 days.
Her neuro said that's not typical MS, but could be a rare form?
Anyone heard of that?
Thanks.
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Michelle, 50yo, Australia
No dx - just questions.
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