So sorry about this new development.

I'm thinking that it is not going to be a kitten as I have 3 cats that were all kittens once. Based on the # of people on here w cats it is more like likely to be a cause.

I would imagine that he would like to talk about treatment options. Can't really know.

I like your spunk.
ANN

I'm guessing (guessing, I said) that one of the options might be, "Since you're having no symptoms, we could wait and see what happens, and perhaps get a follow-up MRI in XX weeks/months."

To me, that is medical-speak for "get a kitten".

B2Y you are probably right...in that case, however, I would ask the doc if that is wise since they seem to be proactive even after one episode of sxs.

Hi there - I didn't get my cat until years after my Dx - maybe that is my problem

Seriously, though. With that many lesions, I would be thinking that your doc may be considering discussing treatment options in terms of DMD's. I am sure that the doc also wants to confirm the diagnosis.

I was Dx'd with 20+ lesions, and there was no question from my doc about whether I should start a DMD - just which one did I want to choose, and how soon I would start. So, I did, and I haven't had a major relapse eleven years on.

Of course, I hadn't found this place and knew no-one that had this disease way back then so I was terrified.

Good luck, take someone with you, cause your brain will be overloaded with information and support is a wonderful thing.

Let us know how you get on

Lyn xox

When I had my first MRI, I asked the doctor how many lesions I had. He said, "too many to count." When he showed another Neurologist the MRI, the other Neurologist asked, "Is she verbal? I mean, can she communicate at all?" LOL

I guess my point is that how many lesions you have does not always correlate with your symptoms.

P.S. As it turns out, I am quite verbal indeed. Just ask my hubby, though he'll probably just laugh at the question.

Thanks everyone - I appreciate it. I've downloaded quite a few articles about medication options and their perceive effectiveness prior to symptom onset, so I'll read up on those and go from there.

I've already convinced my mother that she doesn't need to fly across the country to go with me to my appointment, but my friends think that somebody should go with me. As of right now I'm resistant, but I think that might just be because it seems more serious if other people get involved.

I still have over a month to think about things, so we will see how I feel later on I guess.