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Old 08-25-2012, 05:14 PM
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hi 212 and welcome to NT. of course you are welcome here. IF you have MS it can take a while and many tests to get to a dx (diagnosis).

if you have a good PCP dr maybe you can use him/her to coordinate your care and give you advice. if you have a good neuro perhaps they could do the same. and, by good i mean someone that listens to you and validates your complaints.

you might also think about getting a 2nd opinion from another neuro or an MS specialist. keep a journal of your sx's (symptoms) with dates. it may be helpful for your dr. get copies of your test results and reports and keep a file on yourself. that will be helpful for any other drs you see and will be a help for you to have your own file.

don't give up looking for answers. you are your own best advocate.
you might also call your local MS society for MD referrals. they might also have resources for you. call 1-800-FIGHT MS to get your local chapter.

good luck to you. stick around here. we're a good bunch of folks.
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