HI Randy, I really doubt very much it is you. I have been where you are and in some ways still am. My illness started while I was still in college, I started having problems before I could attain many of my life goals. It did effect my intellect and many academic undertakings that at one time would have been easy became a chore.
And, I actually had a neuro sit, just last yr, sit and tell me I was not as bad off as I seemed to be. In the early yrs of my illness I was told I had conversion hysteria, was delusional or had a character disorder --- wanted attention was manipulative. I now have MRIs that show lesions on spine and brain, had optic neuritis. I have trouble walking, bladder problems, and other symptoms. Some doctors must be thick headed. Thankfully, I am now seeing a very well respected internal medicine doctor who cannot understand why I am not being treated more seriously for my symptoms, which he has stated could in no way not be real. He has said he loves puzzles and he will not give up on me. It sounds like you must have seen some of the same doctors I have. It is as if they hate to admit that one of their colleagues may have made a BIG mistake in the past and given me labels I did not deserve. I hope you do not live near Harrisburg, PA. It is not one of the best places for diagnosing neurological problems. I have been told by many friends in the medical profession that people in our area go to Johns Hopkins for neurological help. I did go there for a 2nd opinion and was told I probably had TM in past. I did not have the MRIs with the lesions to show them then and I was on steroids which masked some of my symptoms. I only went for one apptment there as I have a problem with traveling and finances. One local neuro I was seeing who said I had TM sent me to another neuro who never told me anything except kept saying I did not have MS. If you live in Harrisburg go somewhere else for help, if you can. And never check yourself in, at least not because some doctor has the problem. I actually did that way back in the 70's when the doctors had me convinced it was all in my head. If there is one thing I have found out from all the horror I have dealt with, it is to believe in yourself. I am so sorry to hear you have had to go through this "hell" too. Do not give up. I have read so many other horror cases on the web of people "like" us. Trust yourself. Natalie B On Nov 8, 2007 9:45 PM, randy rankin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I guess the old saying is true, "There is a first time for everyting." > > I've been reading emails and rarely do I write much. So many people on > this list seem to have much more on their plate to deal with than myself. > > > > Is it really just me? Am I alone in these feelings and experiences? Or > should I just call up a psycologist and check myself in for a few months or > years? > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >
