Where do I stand these days with my MS treatment?  Well, let’s see, as far as my regular neurologist, nowhere.  I am getting a second opinion.  I doubt something, not sure exactly what though.  I do not doubt that I have MS; I doubt his recommendation of treatment.  I also doubt, more than anything else, the numbness in my right leg being a symptom of the MS and not of the disk issue.  So, on March 8^th I will be seeing the MS specialist at MUSC to see what he has to say.

In the meantime, I am still working with a physician who practices functional neurology.  We are waiting for the results of the food allergy tests and parasite tests.  This past week I completed 3 different tests to determine the types of supplements we need to begin with.  I already started the diet, which was nothing new to me; it’s Paleo with a few food restrictions.  I’m hoping we have all the results back within the next 2 weeks so we can sort everything out and move forward.  I am very excited about working with him; I am learning more about lots of different things. 

I’ll be starting the steroids the back specialist gave me tomorrow.  The last time I took steroids my back improved so much.  I’m hoping I will do the same again this time around since I will be able to put more into strengthening my back.  For the next 2 weeks this is my priority…