HORROR STORY:

PLEASE, go get at least 2 other opinions about whether or not you really do have C.T.S. even if that means two more nerve conduction tests.

I was diagnosed as having Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Two YEARS later, after all kinds of therapy and braces and icing of the wrists and exercises galore, I had enough of a break in my gigs that I was ready for both hands to be surgically repaired. The hand surgeon thought I had more going on. So he sent me to a neurosugeon. Shortening a very long story----- After another 7 years I have now had FOUR (4) surgeries on my neck and lower back to "cure" all those symptoms. In 1997 I finally got to Mayo Clinic and they told me I've had MS since about 1980.

BOTTOM LINES:

1) Get a second opinion from a neurologist who looks at ALL of your symptoms.(How are your legs--bladder--bowel--balance and stability, eyesight, memory etc. etc. etc.?)

2) Maybe get a neurologist sponsored MRI of your brain and spinal cord. May need a spinal tap too. (MS seemingly is hard to diagnose.)

What I'm saying is CHECK OUT ALL THE POSSIBILITIES BEFORE YOU LET ANYBODY CUT ON YOU. I will never know if I needed all the crap done on me that was done.

Really, the best of luck. They call it practicing medicine for some very good reasons.

Art Thieme