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Post by lostone on Jul 16, 2015 15:35:45 GMT -8
Tuesday turned out to be both a good and bad day all at the same time. Been trying to narrow down health symptoms and if there is a test for something, I've probably had it in the last 14 months.
Anyway, turns out I have MS as well as cervical stenosis with myelopathy. The MS treatments are getting started but I have to wait to see the neurosurgeon to find out whether he will open up the spinal canal to get the vertebrae off the spinal cord.
Still hiking when when I can and planning on being at PG come hell or high water!
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Post by zeke on Jul 16, 2015 15:58:16 GMT -8
Sorry to hear of the medical news, but sometimes a correct diagnosis can lead to better treatment. Best wishes to you.
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Post by red dog on Jul 16, 2015 16:09:39 GMT -8
Well, damn
But, you do have to know what the problem is before you can treat it.
Good luck, I will be thinking about you.
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Post by Deborah on Jul 16, 2015 16:31:54 GMT -8
Damn indeed! You better get yourself to PG, we need to hear the rest of this story.  |
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Post by lostone on Jul 16, 2015 16:33:57 GMT -8
Thanks guys. Yes, it is good to finally know and it wasn't unexpected, just didn't think it would turn out to be both.
Now it's time to get headed down the right paths for treatment :-).
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Post by Woodsie on Jul 16, 2015 16:40:03 GMT -8
Sorry to hear this. Hang in there, and take it one day at a time.
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Post by swimswithtrout on Jul 16, 2015 17:52:20 GMT -8
Well damn is right !!
A good friend of mine , just a few weeks ago, was finally diagnosed with MS as well, after suffering for years with his "mystery symptoms".
I'll be thinking of both of you.
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Post by hikingtiger on Jul 16, 2015 17:59:32 GMT -8
Double damn. Hope the treatments work.
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Post by BigLoad on Jul 16, 2015 18:01:00 GMT -8
Bummer. I hope the MS progresses as slowly as possible.
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Post by jay on Jul 16, 2015 18:16:59 GMT -8
I am new here and we have not officially met. My best wishes for you, though, hoping that things go best case scenario for you.
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Post by trinity on Jul 16, 2015 19:01:36 GMT -8
Sorry to hear this. You clearly have a positive attitude in the face of adversity, which never hurts. Good luck, and best wishes.
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Post by lostone on Jul 17, 2015 4:27:10 GMT -8
Fortunately I am in the care of some excellent physicians! The MS doctor works in the OMRF MS research center and both the neurologist and neurosurgen are awesome. Currently, the MS doc is concerned that if I have a jarring of the neck/head, it will cause further damage to the spinal cord where the stenosis is. So, she is limiting some of the activities that may cause that (rock crawling in the Jeep, horse riding, etc). Hiking, backpacking and exercise are all ok'd and encouraged :-). The neurologist and neurosurgeon will be better suited to give more direction on activity limits and the possibility of surgery correcting the stenosis. I have to learn to keep my body temperature fairly close to normal as overheating causes the MS symptoms to flare up. That's one more reason to get higher in elevation where it is cooler!
Thanks for all of the well wishes and good vibes! I hope to see ALL of you out on the trail or around the camp fire :-)
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Post by Deborah on Jul 17, 2015 4:44:02 GMT -8
I have to learn to keep my body temperature fairly close to normal as overheating causes the MS symptoms to flare up. That's one more reason to get higher in elevation where it is cooler! There you have it. Dr's orders; you need to move to the mountains. |
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Post by no_granola on Jul 17, 2015 5:27:15 GMT -8
Damn dude.
Be careful with the MS--no solo-hiking, ok?
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Post by msdoolittle on Jul 17, 2015 6:15:50 GMT -8
Well, hell. You're the 3rd person I know with MS. Sorry to hear, Rob. But, at least you're still able to exercise and hike, etc. Just be careful with the overheating thing. Any chance you and Carmen will be moving? OK sucks for staying cool. Just sayin'.  p.s. It's time you brought Carmen to a PG, too!  |
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