Re: witts in

Posted By CCF Neurology MD - AY on September 29, 1998 at 02:14:01:

In Reply to: witts in posted by pat on September 28, 1998 at 23:58:46:






I have had blood test after blood test this year, now an Mri that they say soulds nothing and all the evoke tests done with only the lege that sould the were slow. But of coursre my doctor said that was nothing, I insised that more tests be done, ( something is wrong, but I guess I dont know how to say what it is)they did a nother M rI of the spine this time the person doing it saidhe didnt see anything wrong so faar, so just what I am I supossed to do now? I am not crazy or lazy I cannot walk right, I dont remember things  I will not except this but where do I go from here? I am tired of tests this more tore my nerve up really bad just tring to lie still for him and he did two test over again, I am am not like that normally but right now I am not normal. and it ism't juxt mynrevesdoing this LOss of bludder control doesn't do thast. Help before I give up and just stay in bed for the rest of my life.



  
Thanks for your question.  The initial diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis can
be trying on the patient, and on many occasions the initial MRI scan can
be negative.  One test commonly performed during the MS evaluation, but not
mention in your posting, is a "spinal tap" or Lumbar Puncture for the analysis
of your Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF).  Once again, the CSF could potentially
be negative if the disease is not "active".  Regarding your bladder symptoms,
MS is a possible etiology, but you should discuss with your physician other
possible causes of incontinence - for instance, are there signs of infection?
If you live in the Cleveland area, the Mellen Center (Dept. Neurology) at
the Cleveland Clinic has a group of world-renowed neurologists specialized
in MS (Drs. Rudick, Cohen, and Kinkel).
If you wish an appointment at the Department of Neurology at the Cleveland
Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE, or 1-216-444-5559.
I hope this information is helpful.  Best of luck.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only.
Please consult your doctor regarding diagnostic and treatment options.