About the eye tests - MS often shows up in the optic nerves. In fact,
an eye doctor can often see signs of MS when examining the eyes. None
of the tests that I have had for the eyes have been painful.
Keep reading and asking questions! Glad to hear that you have good
family and friend support. My husband and pals have really kept me
going when things got rough....Ann
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> From: nobeck(AT)garlic.com[SMTP:nobeck(AT)garlic.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 1998 1:58 PM
> To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
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> Hi everyone. My name is Susan D., I live in California and am 43
> years old.
> I was diagnosed with tm in August but had symptoms since June 2.
> Unfortunately, I just ran into one incompetent dr after another until
> I
> finally got to a neurologist. MRI shows an inflammatory lesion at
> C5-C6.
> Both feet are tingly and sometimes my left fingers. I can walk much
> better
> now than in June and want to go back to work soon. But the neuro wants
> to
> see if I have MS so a brain MRI is scheduled next week. And I have
> intermittant trouble with my vision so a visual evoked potential test
> is
> also scheduled soon. Does anyone know anything about this test and
> vision
> problems associated with tm?
> I'd appreciate any info than anyone has. I'm glad I found this group.
> I
> don't feel so alone now. I do have a wonderful husband and 3 kids, and
> supportive friends but you know you still feel like you're all alone
> in
> this. Thanks.
>
>