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Thank you everyone for your kind responses and advice. Yes, it’s a relief to have a diagnosis. And there are some things that put it in perspective. For example, I’m 57, and this all started when I was 52, so I got to have a lot of years with pretty good health. Also, at this point it hasn’t affected upper body function or vision at all. I know that can change, but at least for now I can still work and do most things for myself.

A special thanks to you, mrsD, for all the time and energy you put into helping people here. I’ve often marveled at your time, energy, and commitment.

Also, I’ll think long and hard about what to reveal at work. It’s kind of obvious (if you’re not a doctor) when you see me walk that something’s wrong—many people have remarked on it. I took a tumble last spring at work, and several people saw it. I can see both pros and cons to telling vs. not.

There are so many things to think about now, and I’m sure, many lessons to learn. I'll be back, and I hope that somehow I can pay your kindness forward by helping someone else here.
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