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Neurology follow-up
I went to a new neurologist yesterday. He confirmed that I do have relapse/remitting MS, and also that my old neurologist was an @$$. When he started talking about treatments, I stopped him. I asked what he would think if I refused medications outright, because I don't believe in maintenance drugs that aren't proven to really solve any of my problems.. and that I wanted to try a natural or holistic approach before agreeing to get myself shot up with, what I called, poison. He started chuckling, and I began gathering my things and started to thank him for his time. He told me to sit down, that he just appreciated my enthusiasm about bettering myself without pharmacuticals. He went on to tell me about a Canadian doctor who had type 2 progressive MS (hers got gradually worse, mine comes in waves) and was bound to a wheelchair. She developed a diet to feed her brain (which shrinks from the disease) and her body properly.. she's hiking, riding a bike, and hasn't had any new developements in years from the disease. So, I'm starting there! I finally have hope.
Thanks for all your love and support and kicks in the butt.
Re: Neurology follow-up
I thoroughly believe in chiropractors. If it weren't for one when I was a child, I probably would still be hunched over, and my hips still screwed up (I was born a true breech) I never thought of looking to them for help with this. Thanks for the new angle!
Oh, and just to put it out there, beause I forgot to mention it in my post, I will definitely be checking with my OB before starting a new diet that's rich in vitamins and minerals because I'm on prenatal vitamins. Have no fear!
That's great!
How could this potentially affect your pregnancy, if at all?
I think I've mentioned, my sister has progressive MS. She has too mentioned a radical treatment in Chicago, or maybe it was Canada. I'm sure she's looked into a variety of options.
i'm glad you felt more comfortable with your new doctor. it's important to be an advocate of your own health...i've learned that over the years. ask questions and know that nurses/doctors do make mistakes. so if something doesn't seem right...question it! i'm not say that to be rude to anyone in the profession...but really, you have to be on top of things. they're very busy with hundreds of other patients. it's a tough job.
i'm glad you can perhaps manage your disease with lifestyle changes. I've been able to do that to an extent...cutting out bad foods and drinking is always a good thing...but i do have to take specific meds for my body to function in a way that doesnt kill me. it's frustrating...i hate taking pills. but, i have no choice. you get used to it though...if it comes down to it that you have to take something. good luck!