Hi Josh, glad you found us. Open a new thread and ask away. We'll answer you, if we can.

Welcome.:hug:

Hello! My name is Susan and I'm looking for suggestions.
 

Hi, I've been a subscriber for a while, but don't think I've ever posted! I'm getting old!! I was hoping some one could give me a recommendation for a good MS doctor in Maryland. My sister was diagnosed in 2010 and so far we've been through 4 MS doctors - still trying to find the right fit!! We would truly appreciate it if some one could make a recommendation on a MS doctor in our area. Currently, we are traveling to Baltimore to the University of Maryland, but really don't like the "feeling" there. Way to clinical - we feel like we are just a number. Maybe we are looking for something that doesn't exist, but my sister would like to connect with a doctor who will take a proactive approach, and frankly, act like they care. Are we dreaming??!! Anyway, we would deeply appreciate any recommendations. Thanks so much and best wishes to all!

hi susan,

i'm glad you posted.

i don't live in your area but recommend calling 1-800-FIGHT MS.
you'll get the # for your local MS society and they can send you a list of drs in your area.

hi joshua and welcome to NT,

getting a dx of MS can be a shock. getting your head around it will take some time. when i got my dx i went to the library, book stores, and online to learn about the disease.

around here we feel like knowledge is power and power is control.
you can also learn a lot about MS here.

your dr should also be explaining your dx to you. you may have to set up a separate appt to discuss it. plan to take some notes too.

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I'm new here. I'm going to b tested for ms. I've been through a lot. Started having back problems before I was 10 years old. Had severe mono at 15, car accident at 17, major whiplash. I got shingles at age 31, car accident at 32 and went down hill from there. I've had 2 back surgeries and cannot get rid of the over all body pain. My arms and legs burn so bad all I can do is take meds and try to sleep it off. I am so tired and my vision is getting worse, but that could be due to taking lyrica. My neck and head Hurt daily. My symptoms are always present and I'm always aware of it, but I have magnified symptoms that usually last a few weeks at a time. Longer than they use to be. Any thoughts? Any suggestions?

Welcome to NeuroTalk Fuzzy. Are you a bear?:D:p:D Nice to meet you. I am sorry for your nasty symptoms. What tests have you scheduled?

Stay with us and let us help you through DX.:hug:

Hi Sally, and thank you for greeting me. A bear? Not sure, but I feel like one sometimes.:wink: do my symptoms sound familiar or am I worrying for nothing. Not sure about the tests, I see the near 1st time on 22nd of July. So we will see. I hope you are doing well.

You know..."Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear"..:D

Your symptoms sound familiar. I hope you get some answers soon.

Let us know how it goes.:hug:

LOL I sure will. Thanks so much.:)

Hi Josh, I too had mono, a very bad case of it. I was a teen then, and I have never felt the same. I'm not even sure yet if I have MS, but get tested soon. I'm sorry for your dx, but does it feel a bit relieving having a name to put with your illness? Just curious. I hope you find relief, God bless.