Welcome to NT/MS Forum STG 43.

Wow, you have been thru so much and received so little, it seems.

While your history doesn't scream MS to me, I am glad that there is information here that can help you. We do have things in common. Many of us were not believed or told our symptoms were of a psychiatric nature. More so before MRI's but even today it happens.

Some things to try:
Keep notes (symptom journal that includes dates of exams and tests).
Ask for copies of all reports and keep a file of those.
Get CD's of MRI's and other X-rays.
Try to do somethings that have nothing to do w your medical situation

And water your friendships and keep them growing. Support them as you are able. It sounds like you have a keeper in the friend from NY.

My best to you,
ANN