CAD with Multiple Sclerosis

Posted By Ms Brown on April 22, 1998 at 01:34:31:







I am 49 and was diagnosed with Ms in 1982 and have it under control except of sever pain. I have an implanted morphine pump due to severe pain with MS. I was shocked to discover in 1997 that I had CAD and carotid artery stenosis of left and right arteries. To make a long story short I have CAD in every artery and vein. The neck arteries are 65% left and 70% right in neck. Highest % in heart is 70%. No one wants to operate on me. I am concerned about
having a stroke or serious heart attack. I am currently on Tiazan, Atenelol, Nitro Patch 4mg. I have angina on rest and sob at times. I want to know is my MS the reason why they do not operate and what happens if I need surgery with this implanted morphine pump. I feel like I have been given up on. Plus being a female with heart disease has been another issue I feel affects my health. I found as usual that a female complaining of chest pain is written
as needing more nerve pills. I just want an opinion as to you best guess as to why no one wants to help me surgically.  I had chest pains for over 6 years and was constantly told it was in my head. What is it with doctors who think women are always mental. Hypothetically what would you do with a MS patient with a morphine pump, CAD, carotid artery stenosis, and just really sick in general. Thanks for your hypothetical answer. I am in need of some answers
the doctors I feel or not being honest with me and what they can and cannot do for me. I am a big girl and I know my situation. All is get is pats on the backs and sympathy what I need is an honest doctor to tell it like it is. Can I be helped or can I not. Thanks again I pray you have some thoughts on this hypothetical situation. You are very kind to help answer people's questions. I am grateful. Ms Brown