You've taken the plunge, MM! Congrats... Because you've been reading this forum, you probably realize that most if not all of the symptoms are also found in conditions other than MS. If you haven't already, you might want to see a Neurologist who is a Movement Disorder Specialist (MDS). Many PWP (people with Parkinson's disease), for example, are misdiagnosed for years before getting a PD diagnosis. Don't believe every doctor's diagnosis; get a second or third or --th opinion until you are satisfied, treated and feeling better. Good luck!