Day 2 began with a visit with another neurologist, this one specializing in MS. Dr. P was from Hungary, and had a delightful accent! I could almost just copy my first posting! He spent so much time with us, asking and answering questions. We were with him almost 1 1/2 hrs. He was very personable and easy to communicate with. We have been so impressed with everyone that has helped us this week! Everyone we have had contact with from the receptionists to the Dr's have been incredible.
Dr. P focused on the symptoms that could be related to MS at this appointment, and discussed tests that could be accomplished to affirm the MS diagnosis. Dr. P concurred with Dr. K (from yesterday) in his opinion that the original diagnosis from last fall of frontal lobe dementia was incorrect. He reviewed the MRI from last September with us again, and gave us additional info - based on his review. Again, these findings pointed to MS. He feels that Mike has secondary progressive MS. That type occurs in approximately 50% of people that have had the original diagnosis of MS and have been in remission. We will be meeting with Dr. P again, after all of the tests that he has ordered have been accomplished for further information on treatments available. Dr. P has ordered consults with a neurologist that specializes in cognitive changes in MS patients, a neuropthamologist to evaluate his sight changes, a urologist that specializes in changes that may occur due to a neurological condition, and many, many tests.
Our day ended with dinner at Red Lobster - and then back to our room by 7:30! We were both wiped out from such a busy day....and so much walking!
I realized that the previous posting showed that it was posted by Mike! It actually was me, so I guess we all will need to sign each posting so we'll know whose talking!!!
Linda
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