Eric, try to relax about your appointment. I know....I know.....it's nearly impossible to do but worrying only causes more anxiety.

When I first went to a Neuro I was dealing with a case of severe double vision. Had no idea what was causing it. Like everyone I researched my symptoms on the Internet and had all but diagnosed myself with a brain tumor before I ever got to see the doc. When he dx me with MS I was so relieved! He laughed and said that my reaction to the dx was a first for him! I told him what I had concluded I had and he said "stop researching on the Internet!". My double vision cleared up within 6 months and I went on about my life....knowing that things could happen......trying not to stress about it.....and feeling very thankful that it wasn't what I thought it was.

It's been 4 1/2 years since my diagnosis. Yes, I've had to make some adjustments and I've had some exacerbations that have slowed me down considerably.....but I just take things one day at a time. That's all any of us can do....MS or not.

MS may have bummed a ride with me but I'm not going to let it choose my direction. I'll make adjustments and provisions for it but I'm not going to let it dictate my path.