Sorry, I replied to Steve's response to your 1st message before reading your
2nd message. Yes, I've been told the same thing by 2 neuros -- both MS
specialists -- that in 50% of the cases, MS is actually the cause of the
first TM attack. It's just that it can't be called MS until there have been
at least 2 attacks over time *and* there are demyelinating lesions found in
the brain. Apparently TM is only in the spinal cord. Scleroses (MS) can be
found in the brain *and/or* the spinal cord.
I had TM at age 30 -- a mild case, thank God! -- then nothing for 19 years!
Was dx'd w/MS 3-1/2 yrs ago. I agree with your neuro -- MS (in 7 out of 10
cases) is not nearly as bad as what I've read about TM on this list. If you
have any specific questions about MS, you can write to me personally. I'd be
happy to help.
Julie P.
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