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Anyway, she did the full exam today and with all my labs and medical history from the last year she has scheduled a cervical neck series for me next week and a pending Brain MRI. When she tested my reflexes she said that some were really good but most were not so good. I had to walk in a straight line, I would fail a drunk driving test she said. She did so many things and took a good 2 hours going over everything and all my records etc.

She did diagnose me with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and she strongly suspects MS. She said she does not want to put MS on any records and is going to put an MRI into pending mode until I research insurance possibilities a little further. She does not want me to be denied any potential chance of getting insurance, so my husband is looking into adding me to his, if they allow him. (don't know when open enrollment is).

My new meds are Cymbalta after I start weaning from the Lyrica tomorrow. Savella, which I am already taking and Medrol 4mg Pak(cortesteroids).

I know this is a bit long, I just wanted to share and maybe get some feedback on the new meds I am going to take. I have never taken Cymbalta, but she seems to think it is so much better than the Lyrica.

She also said that she will prescribe me Nuerontin after I wean from Lyrica and stabilize on Cymbalta.

Thanks Guys for Listening to me spill the beans here. Today was a lot to soak in.

Elizabeth

Post edited by: emendoza23, at: 08/11/2009 09:00 PM

I am still in shock over the diagnoses as it is. I am still trying to get used to the idea of having the Fibro and Hashimotos since I was recently diagnosed within the last 10 months with the two.

Elizabeth

Gracious dear...if it is not one thing it is another. I am sorry for all the added things to your already health issues. But I am glad you feel comfy with this doc.

My friend has been taking Cymbalta for several months and does well on it. In fact, she has lost weight because one of the side effects is losing weight.

I have been taking Neurotin for a few years and do extremly well on it. I did not do well on some of the others tried. I had to get used to the Neurotin. In the beginning...it caused me to be very drowsy and sleep alot. However, that only lasted a few weeks and now I have no such side effect. I am thinking it needs to be increased so I will be asking my doc about it today.

If I miss a few days (which I rarely do) you better believe my body lets me know. My periphreal neuropothy pain starts increasing fast.

All you can do dear is try the meds and hope they work for you. Everyone reacts to meds in their own way.

Am praying for you friend.

Hugs

I am so glad to hear someone else say they like their doctor. It certainly seems as if she was thorough as well as actually listening to you. That is all good !!!

I am so sorry for the diagnosis of MS BUT ~~~ you are a strong person and will be able to learn to cope well IF that is the problem.

I hope things turn out for the best for you ~~~

You know ""we"" are here if you just feel the need to talk ~~~ I am just a PM away ~~~

Marilyn

Were you a little reserved with your doctor in the beginning and time took care of that? I would so much like to find comfort in these doctors I am going to start seeing. She is going to handle all my issues and health, all in one place! I so need this to work out this time, I know you understand completely.

Elizabeth

Post edited by: emendoza23, at: 08/12/2009 06:14 AM