Hello Audarah . A.D. is numb dead feeling along with pain . I am not agreeing either that its one really really long t.n. attack for months and months. I would have switched pain doc a long time ago. pain specialist are a notch up and I have found for me mine did the best of all my docs..

you asked... have you ever heard anyone who had an MVD, felt fine at first, then developed symptoms only for it to NOT be AD?
I know of plenty who had mvd that were fine at first and then have pain return to some extent. they have had 2ed MVD and some fine. and then some end up with a.d.
I would research for good Neuro doc if there is one close to you. I am not sure what part of country. but confidante one of us can probably get you in the right direction on info. .
please keep posting any questions You have . that's what we are here for. Stay positive > Do not rush into anything > Do your research >
PEACE
BMW