Curt

Fred wrote:
> Curt <curtja...@gmail.com> wrote innews:1183001129.331209.69780@q75g2000hsh.googleg roups.com:
>
> > Have you ever had to have a visual fields exam related to that 1992
> > event? I've got high pressure on those puff tests and so the military
> > recommended I get a v.f. periodically to track for glaucoma. So far,
> > so good. Some people have higher pressure as the norm.
>
> I had a VF test in 1992. The neuroopthalmoligist was sure I had MS. I got a
> second opinion that was wrong. I was formally diagnosed with MS in 1998.

:o/

I've read that people can live there entire lives not realizing they
have MS. That it has, in some cases at least, been diagnosed or
observed post mortem. From what I know about the disease (very
little), it's highly unpredictable. Is that true? The unpredictable
part.

> One thing that I haven't mentioned is that the neuroopthalmologist was my
> Sister's. She had MS worse than I do. She was diagnosed in 1984 and died in
> 1995. MS didn't kill her, but if she didn't have MS she wouldn't have died.

That's terrible. My sister is two years younger give or take some
amount of days. I'd hate to lose her in any manner. My condolences, of
course.

> > If you don't mind my asking, you were diagnosed in 1992. How are you
> > doing now compared to prior to your diagnosis?
>
> I am doing OK considering. I mainly walk with a cane. I have a power
> wheelchair for long distances like a mall or a casino. I was still getting
> around pretty good prior to my diagnosis. I am definately worse now, but it
> is 15 years later. Almost everyone is doing worse than they were 15 years
> ago.

Let's see, 30 years of age. Hmmm. I was just graduating from college
(well, three months prior). Definitely had fewer aches and pains and
my vision was stronger. One crown reduced - busted that molar on a
piece of freaking popcorn several years later. What else? Dunno.
Rather not think too long on the subject of aging. Although, hey, I'm
relatively blessed, imo. Otoh, you never know. Ignorance really can be
bliss, if unhealthy at times, I'm certain.

> My Neurologist here in Las Vegas actually had me stabilized (before he
> retired). My Neurologist in Florida, where I used to live, simply watched
> me get worse.

Nice. The Sunshine (and eff you over health-wise) state!

> I have a new Neurologist that took over for my old one that is doing me good.
>
> Fred.

Good. Great! Best wishes for continued health, mobility, etc.

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Curt