@Nick-G 

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Nick-G

Recently Diagnoised

Hi I was wondering if you might be able to help me? About a month ago I was told by a neurosurgeon that I have MS Relapsing Remitting, at least that is what I think he said it was a bit of a whirl and a shock as I went for an MRI as my Chiropractor thought that I had a slipped disc. Anyway and I am sorry for the short notice but I am going back to see him tomorrow and I have been told by a few people to go with a list of question. But I really am not sure where to start or what to ask?? As far as I can tell from everything I have read on the internet every case is different and I just need to take and live everyday as it comes. However any suggestions of questions that I should be asking would be appreciated. Oh after the clarification of the type of MS the main one I have is that he has diagnosed the MS from a MRI of my head and cervical Spine do I need to have a lumber puncture? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.
@katfight

@nick-g I did not have a lumper puncture so I guess it's something u can ask.. I didn't have a list of questions either but I found myself asking things like: Shud I change my diet Can I attend the gym Do I need to tell the dvla Can i go abroad when do i get medication and what kind I ask a million questions now on here as I ask things I'm faced with at the time.. i didn't really understand what it was therefore had no real questions other than when will it go away.. Hopefully the guys on here will help you out more but for me it's the after care i receive now from here that helps me to figure things out :) Take it easy x

@Tabbycat

Hi nick - it is a shocker hey! I was told all my problems were from a slipped disk for 6 years and could not believe my ms diagnosis until I had the lumbar puncture, which confirmed the MRI. If you feel that the diagnosis is correct because you had a feeling all along , then don't bother with a lumbar puncture because it can be painful , during and afterward, but if you need real confirmation before you can accept it, then get it done. If it all still points to ms, then you need to start a medication to slow things down. Your neuro will make suggestions and you need to do some research yourself. I suggest you do not allow a doctor to tell you not to bother with meds, they are expensive, but I think , and so do most people, that they work. Take a really deep breath, it's going to be ok, just not what you planned. Big hugs.