I feel terrible! Hospital maybe??New UPDATE!

[Lizzie]

I'm so very glad that you are home, what a relief that must have been. There is nothing like surrounding yourself with cats at home, it's always such a comfort.

If it is some kind of rheumatic disorder, that is better news, right? Would there be more and better drugs to deal with the joint problems and reduce pain.

[cyber-sibes]

"There's no place like home" --
at least you made a little progress in finding out what may be going on. Like you said, just knowing makes it easier to bare. Where we live now there seems to be a very high rate of MS, no one knows why. My one friend has it and said that it's very hard to diagnose because the symptoms can look like so many other things.
Sending you hugs & prayers, and hope you can get some much-needed relief from the pain soon.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Where we live now there seems to be a very high rate of MS, no one knows why..

That is weird! This should be investigated

[Catty1]

Shortly after my sister got diagnosed with MS in about 1989, she found out some interesting things:

1. If you lived in an equatorial country til you were 13, then lived elsewhere, you would not get MS.

2. More women than men get it.

3. The Prairie provinces(midwest) in Canada are loaded with it, especially Saskatchewan. Apparently there is some researcher out there turning over every rock and plant he can, trying to find a common thread.

4. Because my sister has it, my chances of getting it double to one in 2 million.

As Darcia always said, it's a "wacky" disease. It's one disease that varies hugely with the individual. I honestly think that if she had taken better care of herself early on, it would have made a difference. But she had no symptoms for two years, so made no changes to her nutrition or lifestyle. Maybe it wouldn't have helped anyway...who knows!

Have you been back on the Belgian site, Lut? Anything interesting there?

hugs
Catty1

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Have you been back on the Belgian site, Lut? Anything interesting there?

Oh yes!!! Thank you so much for that link! I registered right away and got many replies already!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

back home from the reumatologist. No proof found in blood test . So no answer yet on the question:"Where do all those infections come from??"
She gave me a new medicine to try out. She also wants an extra test :"BOTDENSIOMETRIE". It is some test on the "bones"
I will know the results of this next Thursday. Please, keep me in your prayers

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Certainly will!

[slick]

She also wants an extra test: "BOTDENSIOMETRIE". It is some test on the "bones"
I will know the results of this next Thursday. Please, keep me in your prayers

Lut, that sounds like a bone density test. They use that to test for Osteoporosis but I imagine it could reveal other things as well. You continue to be in my daily prayers. I'll bet those furry nurses are working overtime on this job.

[NoahsMommy]

(((((((((((((Lut))))))))))))

Glad to hear you're home. Sorry to hear you're having to go through more tests.

Lut, going to a rheumatologist is a GOOD thing. They deal with all chronic diseases. I really think this type of doctor will be very helpful in finding a diagnosis for you.

I'll keep you in my prayers, OK? If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

Love & Hugs,
Kelly

[rg_girlca]

Nothing to worry about Lut with the bone density test like T & P's Mom said.

Prayers and positive thoughts still on the way that the doctors are able to pinpoint exactly what is going on with you.

((((((HUGS))))))

[K9karen]

Sorry for the late response..Bone Density Test? Definitely the easiest test I've ever taken!!!!! I'm glad you saw a rheumatologist. I see one often and he helps me a lot. {Hugs} for better health soon, my friend.

[slick]

Before I get on with my busy workday, I just want to stop and send you some Friday {{{hugs}}} and prayers for a peaceful night's sleep.

[furrykidsmother]

The bone density test from what I have heard is a piece of cake and compared to what you have been through I am sure it will be much easier on you. Continued good thoughts and prayers for you.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

New update

Well, all tests are done now. There is a bit good news , but also bad news

Good news:
-The bone density test was good: no ostheoporosis

- No new signs of possible MS on my brain-scan

- The 2 meds prescribed by reumatologist work and ease the pain

Bad news:
- Those meds do only take away the pain, NOT the cause. The moment I will stop with those, the pain will be back!

- The neurologist still has NO idea what causes all these problems! It is a big mistery, I am seem to be a "rare" case

- So..... she wants me to see other doctors, in the UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL in Ghent! Oh my, I can feel the dozens of more tests coming... . She says that the cause MUST be found; as I may NOT take those meds for to long a period. One of them is cortizone (Prodnisolone) and the other one can cause visual problems on the long run

So..... I have mixed feelings...; happy because the pain is less , sad because noweone finds what is wrong

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hugs to you - I do hope they find out what is wrong very soon