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insegnante
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Posted: June 25 2007 at 11:52am \| IP Logged

Anybody have experience with this, or even a concern about this and the diagnostic process? PMs or posted replies welcome.

I haven't been diagnosed, but it's one of the possibilities of what is going on with me (visual weirdness/vertigo that began suddenly about 10 days ago, eye doctor saw pale optic nerve today -- after thinking everything else about my eyes seemed normal and suspecting an ENT would be the next stop -- and is having me back for another test this weekand, mentioned MRI and had me make a neurologist appointment, which is Friday; and last year I had extensive inexplicable numbness that lasted about six weeks, plus there are a few other things here and there that raise questions in light of these bigger things.) I had been reading a lot about MS as I was researching my symptoms and as soon as the doctor mentioned "optic nerve" I brought it up and mentioned my previous numbness, and it certainly sounds like a serious possibility.

I'm also not sure if I'm pregnant right now, which I imagine could affect my treatment options -- perhaps it could even affect diagnosis. It doesn't sound like having an MRI is clearly dangerous or clearly safe in (at least early) pregnancy.

Theresa

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Posted: June 25 2007 at 12:50pm \| IP Logged

Theresa -

Nothing about MS, but prayers.

Peace,
Nancy

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Posted: June 25 2007 at 6:10pm \| IP Logged

Theresa,

I have a friend here in MD who has MS. Would you like me to ask her anything in particular? You can PM me with questions and I'll ask her. I don't know if she will know about your MRI questions, but she's on the board of the MD chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, so she's pretty connected.

Meanwhile, you are in my prayers.

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insegnante
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Posted: June 29 2007 at 2:27pm \| IP Logged

Thanks for the prayers! And thanks Nancy (in MD), I don't know if I have specific questions right now, as I've scoured the Internet and taken out a bunch of library books on the topic. The ophthalmologist did another test (of something different) that came out normal, and I'm not sure exactly what the neurologist thought today, other than that he mentioned I had one abnormal arm reflex that may or may not be something I was born with, but he wanted me to have another specific test that is fine for pregnancy and an MRI, unless I'm pregnant, then no MRI for now. I should know soon about the pregnancy.

Theresa

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