Dave's Journal

I met with Dr. Barbara O’Connell for a neurological exam and interpretation of the MRI from Friday.  I passed all the reflex tests.  She was able to study the MRI and make mention of multiple small pin points of “active lesions, pre-permanently damaged” MS spots.  She also indicated that the right eye was slower to react to her light tests and that the Optical nerve damage / inflammation clearly showed on the MRI.  She indicated that this is the initial sign of MS, but MS runs a wide range of little or no effect to the extreme deterioration of the nervous system.  Thank you GOOGLE.com!

 

Dr. O’Connell sent me for blood work as well today which is being done for cell counts & glucose tests among others.  She is arranging for the 3 visit IV steroid drip at an “Infusion center” in the next day or so.

 

Vision loss and pain in my right eye has slightly increased since I first noticed “something” that I thought was another sinus headache back on 5/30.

 

I am very optimistic over what is to come as this is very manageable and treatable.

 

Thank you to Debbie & her network of medical experts, Anne’s knowledge, research and guidance, all of your support and the Love of my Life – Nicole.

 

I will keep everyone posted.

 

Love,

Dave