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Old 06-01-2013, 10:09 AM #1
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Default Question on meds and trying to get dx

So, I am not yet diagnosed officially. My PCP says 98% sure it is MS. The first neurologist I've seen was rude and did not listen. She seemed fixated on the 'crawly' feelings and didn't address anything else. She said since my MRI showed only 1 lesion it cannot be MS and did no further testing. Blood tests cleared mimicers like lyme and lupus.

Anyway, the neurologist prescribed gabapentin for my crawling feelings. I've heard it also works for the nerve pain. However, I will be seeing a new neurologist the end of July. So, wondering on the more experienced people's thoughts on this...

Do I take the gabapentin and hopefully get some relief between now and my July appointment with the new neurologist? OR do I just try and deal with it until I've been seen? I do not want to "cover up" anything and make diagnosis harder for the new specialist; but some relief of the pain and crawling would be nice. I am able to deal with it though if it will make finding out what is wrong with me easier for the next doctor.

My PCP says it really is up to me, but he thought not taking the meds would be best and not distort anything for the new doctor.

Thoughts/Advice?
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