What's New on September 2, 1999

SEPTEMBER 2, 1999

I got a call from the neurologist today.

First off, if a "normal" person presented with the same symptoms and the abnormal MRI like I have, she would have already diagnosed them with MS but since I have so many different things wrong with me she wants more positive proof of MS before she will diagnose me with MS. Unfortunately, I must admit that does make sense. So, the spinal tap is a must.

However, the symptoms are fairly classic of MS and are progressing rapidly. So, she wants the diagnosis ASAP so treatment can be initiated. So, yesterday she decided to have the spinal tap done today under fluoroscopy guidance to hopefully avoid the Vagal response I had the last time. But, fluoroscopy could not do it until September 14th, so the Spinal goes as previously scheduled at 9AM on the 8th. I asked her to give me something for the procedure and she has refused.

My blood pressure was low again yesterday... not as low as it got during the spinal but low. It was 90/60. Guess that means my hypertensive meds may need to be adjusted.

Also found out that once the diagnosis is made, she will put me on IV steroids for a few days BUT I can do it at home. YAY!!!

I have to have blood work done today at the hospital so I don't know when I'll do that. I'm not even dressed yet. I'm just so tired.

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