I am new here and would like to introduce myself.It has been a long journey that got me to this destination.Since 03
I have been shuffled between....... neurologists,neurosurgeons,spine specialists,orthopedic DRs,
a pain management clinic,outpatient services at a M.S clinic for 3 yrs...and then finally a rheumatologist.
At different times during this course I have been told I had a small stroke.Possible ALS,M.S and then "possible M.S",a brain tumor,perhaps lupus...that I needed a triple disk fusion of my neck and lower spine...etc....
What a nightmare!
I have had spinal taps,a myleogram,tons of Mri's,X-rays and massive bloodwork.I have tried so many meds I have lost count.
Then the rheumy...Thank God...
Finally answers came.Fibromyalgia...AS...sleep apnea arthritis of my knees etc...
It all isn't much joy, but what a relief to have a reason for all this...to have a concrete answer.
I am so glad to have found this board.I just started Enbrel a week ago.restless
