I replied privately to Brain Patch and have obviously offended her.

I tried to correct some misinformation she posted about NeuroPsychological Assessments. She said "They can also detect very early disease such as Parkinson's, M.S, early dementia, early Alzheimer's." This comment is not based on fact. Many make unsupported claims about their NPA skills but Ph.D.'s and Psych.D.'s are not authorized to make a medical diagnosis. Only an MD is authorized to make a medical diagnosis.

NPA's may diagnose symptoms or dysfunctions that are indicators of a medical illness or injury but that is not the same as detecting early disease. MS is a medical diagnosis based on MRI and other diagnostic tests. I have been evaluated for MS and the MRI was negative. The other symptoms are just overlaps of other conditions.

I understand that Brain Patch is in chronic pain and wish her well and relief from her pain and discomfort. I have recently had my first few days free of head aches in many months and know the stress pain can cause.

My best to you all.