Went to the physiatrist. I'm getting an MRI for Xmas. (where can I return that for the money?)

Doctor thinks it's possibly an actual real physical problem and not an MS-ish thing. (that's what I didnt see coming) Thinks it's a slipped disc or something. Getting a lumbar MRI in the most open MRI in the city. (I posted about that MRI machine here a couple of years ago)

So, he thinks (and we're both hoping) it's an actual physical thing. Said that it could be irritating the MS, or coincidentally had an MS flare at the same time. But he said some of the symptoms were making him think it was physical.


Of course, that might mean surgery, which I'm hoping isnt going to be needed. I'd rather just do a ton of PT if I can do that instead of getting cut into (I want aquatic PT! I wanna go swimming!!)

I feel a little better emotionally now about this...not as doom filled at least.

Since I'm up and actually dressed (in my nicer sweatpants) I'm going to go out for Greek food. I havent been anywhere for two weeks. I'm going nuts. Still cant drive, but I can talk my parents into souvlaki (shishkabob's) and baklava. Now I kind of wish I'd taken a shower.