Last week I had my first appointment with a Neurologist at the Oregon Health & Science University since I arrived in Portland almost two months ago. The first appointment with a new doctor (especially a specialist) is usually the most difficult for me. Its almost like going on a blind date with someone you’ve never even spoke with over the phone or exchanged emails with. Yes, he was cute…ha! But in all seriousness, I think this appointment went pretty well though I think I left with more questions than I had coming in. I am going to have my second brain and T-spine and first C-spine MRI tomorrow evening to see what’s been going on since January when I had my first MRIs. I still don’t know how I feel about him yet, but I will meet with him again next week to go over my MRI results.
With MS, it seems like our only choice is a choice of several drugs to take to hopefully slow down the disease progression. Pharmaceuticals is one of my worst fears. I don’t even take over the counter medications. I don’t remember the last time I had an aspirin. I usually only take them when I really have to like when I had to take Prednisone last spring for a drug eruption. It was a pharmaceutical to counteract horrible side effects from another pharmaceutical ironically.
I do my drug research, but it always leave me with an icky taste in my mouth. Everyone else I know with MS are quick to jump on the drugs and I feel like I’m the only one who pulls away in fear. I know its a choice, but its one of the most difficult choices I’ve ever had to make.
Carla:
Your honesty and courage are always inspiring! I always appreciate reading your blogs, and find myself filled with hope for your health and happiness. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings.
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That would be a very difficult choice to make. I too hate any kind of medication and have been really reading up on homeopathic remedies and have been trying to use those instead.
I can’t imagine the choices you have to make. If only there was a dr that took a little more natural approach to MS.
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You are doing yourself a great service by taking care of your body and questioning the pros and cons of medicine. Listen to your instincts. All the best to you!
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Fear is an ally as well an enemy. To make the best out of life we must embrace our fears. Let this be your everyday choice.
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