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Old 09-02-2010, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Michigan
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10 yr Member
butter1 butter1 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6
10 yr Member
Cool Hello....I'm a newby

Hello to you all!

I've been browsing this site for a couple of weeks now and felt a bit less lonesome, so thought I'd join. I'm amazed at the amount of support and compassion here.

In a nut shell, my condition started five months ago...was hospitalized for uncontrolled headache, double vision and seizures, within 7 days tremors started and by the time they discharged me, I couldn't walk properly. I've encountered various new symptoms such as spasms, pulsing nerve pain, tingling in the past months.

At first they diagnosed me with something called conversion disorder, but the psychologist I've been seeing is certain I have a neurological disorder. Back when I was hospitalized, the LP, Brain Mri/Mra were all negative. I've been in agressive PT for five months and my walking has gotten better, but still not normal...drop foot, tremors increased with physical exertion. Cognitively, I seem to be fine. I have been referred to the Mayo Clinic for testing and leaving in a few days. I'm scared, but anxious. Looking for the answers so that I can stare this monster in the face and tell him where to go. LOL! Really just needing answers so that I know what I am facing and can find reason in the things my body is doing. So happy to be amongst you people that are supportive and understand!
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