The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #45210   Message #667240
Posted By: Jeri
11-Mar-02 - 05:55 PM
Thread Name: BS: No where else to go...
Subject: RE: BS: No where else to go...
I don't even want to try to guess the diagnosis when two doctors can't do it even with test results in hand. The doctors look for the most common things that fit the symptoms and rule those out first.

Anna, ask the doctor lots of questions. Write them down before you talk to him. Some examples "What DID the spinal tap show? What is your plan if the MRI shows more lesions? What's your plan if it doesn't? What will a brain biopsy show? How is a brain biopsy done?" She may very well end up having to have one, but it may not be as scary as it sounds.

I'm with you, friend. I believe I met Amy at one of your gatherings, but she wouldn't remember me.

Love, Jeri