11:31 PM - Dr. Visit Update
The Dr. visit went well except for the fact that they never performed several tests they were supposed to. This includes the Lymes Disease test which is what was primarily needed. First they said they lost it, then they said that the lab never received the instructions. The blood count, urine, sodium and a couple other tests all came back within normal ranges.
So now I have to go give more blood to get the 4-6 other tests performed. I also received some information on a couple different types of treatments for MS. Copaxone - daily injections, Interferon (a couple different types) - injections ranging from weekly or 3 times a week. Of course this can't be determined until all the blood tests are complete.
Even though my eye is not 100% - the Dr. said that my vision could return / repair over the next 6 months and that further steroid treatment would not help. It could also stay the same. Keeping cool helps the repair process. Overheating does not help the natural body chemical reactions to quicken the repair process. When she looked into my eyes she could see minimal damage and minimal "white" scaring areas of the optic nerve which was good. She also noticed minimal difference between the good eye and bad eye as far as reaction to light. This was drastically different when she 1st examined me. She suggested seeing the eye Dr. again as they would see more results with dialation than she could with her little hand / light tool. So overall I'm frustrated with their lack of communication and completeness as far as getting the blood tests done.
And the beat goes on....
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