Seara you have naught to worry about, the group of people here, they are supportive and caring and kind. We all were new at one time we all hesitated and we questioned ourselves, welcome to the group and jump on in, we don't bite, hang in there, with the MS bs it sucks and annoying, as are doctors and insurance companies. Keep a journal of info so its easier for you, and one step at a time, that is all you can do, try to do more and get frustrated and stressed and you end up annoying the MS

seara,

i'm sorry you're going thru all the MS issues right now.
it's very difficult, i know.
try to take one thing at a time. set priorities.
and take care of yourself.

rest as much as you can.
i hope the referral comes thru and the new dr can help.
please keep us posted when you can.

take care.

Thank you everyone for all your support and kindness. I'm finding that I cannot seem to concentrate lately. I know what I have to do. I know I need to get moving on it. For some reason, I just can't make myself get out the door to do it. I still have no referral yet....why in the world would it take 5 days to get a referral to a doctor? It's a matter of putting it into the computer and getting the appt back from the other office. Good grief, scheduling isn't that difficult. Maybe I'm being too impatient. Maybe I'm not thinking clearly enough. Maybe I'm too tired to even care at the moment.

I have to say, this feels good to get my whine out...thank you for affording me that. I'm normally not like this. I take things in stride and I'm the one everyone comes to for assistance. Now I can't seem to get myself out of the hole never mind anyone else. And man oh man I have a really bad attitude these days....LOL.

I'm really wondering about my symptoms. Would it be ok to list them and get some feed back from ya'll? I know so many different symptoms can be so many different things. Besides, I really need to have a listing for the neuro because I will never remember them all if I don't list them out.

Again...thanks everyone...you are all very kind and I really appreciate it very much!


seara

LOL Yeah, sure, go ahead and list them. You might want to start another thread to do it so that people don't see this thread and think, "well, I posted on that and I'm not posting again."

Hey, you're going to find a LOT of people who were the "go to" ones for family and friends. It's tough being on the "I can't do it all" side of things. Learning how to say, "No" is a real challenge but once mastered is your saving grace! Sometimes you just have to think of YOU!

Oh and "whining" here is just fine. We get it. So whine away!

List away. Seara. Most of us will be able to put a check mark beside them.. Let me tell Ya, Docs don't like long lists, it overwhelms them, the little twits. Just list the really bad ones and the others will come up at other times.

Welcome Seara , I'm sorry you're having problems. This is a great place to come for advice, or just to feel better. There are great people on this board who are always around to help each other out. I tend to visit almost every day, two or three times a day. If not to post, then just to lurk.

Bring it on, Seara. That's what we're here for. And, if one doesn't have any suggestions or advice, someone else will.

Additionally, I'd give the dr a call back to find out the status of the referral. Paperwork does tend to get lost and/or overlooked even in the most organized offices. Let us know how it goes.

As for getting out the door, sounds like fatigue and possibly some mild depression (and rightfully so considering what you are going through). You'll get there.