Lunch with the local MS group today. A really nice group of very different people. Two use motorised walkers, one a cane, one just has the wobbles, a couple quite normal (whatever that is!) I can't help wondering what other diners make of us!
Discussion turned to neuros and GPs. There's some consensus on the local neuro,who leaves a lot to be desired ! and we discovered that he says pretty much the same to all of us, which is 'there is a 99% chance that you have MS' We don't find this helpful! Particularly as he continues by telling us we need more tests. However, most of us agree that there is one gp in town who is wonderful. Most people who need a specialist have to travel 100s of miles. Personally I would return to the specialist who first dx me. He would be 4 hours by plane so I hope I continue to feel good.
Discussion turned to neuros and GPs. There's some consensus on the local neuro,who leaves a lot to be desired ! and we discovered that he says pretty much the same to all of us, which is 'there is a 99% chance that you have MS' We don't find this helpful! Particularly as he continues by telling us we need more tests. However, most of us agree that there is one gp in town who is wonderful. Most people who need a specialist have to travel 100s of miles. Personally I would return to the specialist who first dx me. He would be 4 hours by plane so I hope I continue to feel good.
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It is good that you have a group where you all can meet face to face and talk. I could not imagine traveling by plane for 4 hours to see my neuro. Mine is only an hour away from me. Take care!
Nice that you have met up with some people that have something in common with you. Great that you can talk out your MS issues with others.
I too can\'t imagine taking a plane to see my neuro. It\'s a shame that there isn\'t more doctors to chose from in your area. That is a problem all around the world, not enough doctors and I expect with the healthcare reforms, it will only get worse. I too hope you continue to be in good health!