I feel terrible! Hospital maybe??New UPDATE!

[Kirsten]

Oh Lut, I had NO idea!!! (((HUGS))) I thought your problems still came from your spine only (which would have actually been bad enough).

It's terrible not to know what's wrong, and facing days in the hospital with all these tests is depressing indeed! Two years ago, I had a lumbal punction and was allowed to get up after 6 hours, which was way too early - and I had the worst headaches of my life for 10 days!!

I'll keep you in my thoughts and wish you all the best!!

Kirsten

[Randi]

Lut, I'm so sorry to hear you're in pain again. I remember what you went through the last few years and was hoping you were a lot better now.
Hopefully the doctors will find out exactly what's wrong and can do something about it.

Best wishes and hugs.

[AbbyMom]

Daily prayers and hugs comoing your way....

[Donnaj4962]

Oh Lut.... I am so sorry to hear of the pain that you are suffering. I hope and pray that the tests are as painless as possible and that they find a diagnosis SOON so that you can begin to feel better. My girls and I will keep you in our daily thoughts and prayers. I feel as if I know you as I see your beautiful kitties pictures and hear the wonderful stories of their adventures and how they have become such wonderful and loving fursiblings! Keep the faith that the docs will find the answer to your pain. Donna, Tabitha, and Sasha

[Poo]

(((((hugs)))))) and prayers on their way to you.

Nicki x

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I had NO idea!!! (((HUGS))) I thought your problems still came from your spine only (which would have actually been bad enough).

It's terrible not to know what's wrong, and facing days in the hospital with all these tests is depressing indeed! Two years ago, I had a lumbal punction and was allowed to get up after 6 hours, which was way too early - and I had the worst headaches of my life for 10 days!!

I searched for the old thread, posted in Oktober last year...
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...0&page=1&pp=30

[jazzcat]

Lut, I'm so sorry you having to endure so much pain and I know the prospect of all the tests isn't helping.

My brother has MS, he was diagnosed in the late 90s when he was around 35 years old. He's been on several drugs over the years, a few experimental, and although nothing has corrected the damage done to his legs (he must walk with a walker or use a scooter/wheel chair for long distances) the drugs have helped to slow the progress of the disease for now.

I'm curious, since they haven't diagnosed you with MS yet have they not found any lesions on your spine or brain? My brother was diagnosed after months of symptoms, a spinal tap and an MRI which revealed lesions on his spine.

You are in my thoughts and prayers Lut.

[jesse_3]

Oh Lut! I really do not know what to say, but hugs and prayers are definetely on the way!

I will for sure be thinking of you,
Steph

My whole bunch is keeping their toes and paws crossed for you!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Oh, Lut, I just saw this. I'm so sorry!
I know how awful it is being in pain every second of your life.
Lots and lots of prayers are on the way!
(((HUGS))) too!

[gini]

Oh, Lut, I just saw this thread as well. How this upsets me for you. You can certainly count on my prayers for you..........and I know that everyone here including the prayer pups are storming heaven in your name.

As Slick said, how I wish that I had special powers to heal..............and take all of this away from you, our dear Belgian friend.

[momcat]

Dear Lut, Often our deepest feelings are the hardest to express. Maybe that's why the words won't come to tell you how very sorry I am to hear of what you're going through. I won't say I know how you feel because I've never been there but I do understand your fear and apprehension over the possibility of being away from your family, enduring another series of painful tests, and worrying about what they may reveal. Once your doctors know what the problem is, the healing process can start. I'm a deacon in my church and have already called my Pastor. You are going to be one of our prayer concerns at our Sunday services and will be remembered every day by our prayer team and me. Just remember that you're not alone. If it were possible I'm confident that everyone here on PT would be in Belgium at your side to see you through this. Many prayers are being prayed for you each day. God bless you!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I'm curious, since they haven't diagnosed you with MS yet have they not found any lesions on your spine or brain? My brother was diagnosed after months of symptoms, a spinal tap and an MRI which revealed lesions on his spine.

You are in my thoughts and prayers Lut.

Yes, that is exactly what they found! White spots on my MRI of the brain, and that what you mentioned in my spinal fluid. Me too, I do NOT understand why they cannot say the diagnoze 100% sure. My doc just said that "there is proof, but not enough to be sure"..... Whatever she means by "not enough" . I wish she could make up her mind, so I can start fighting the disease instead of "waiting till something happens"

[luvofallhorses]

oh no! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are feeling better soon! (((hugs)))

[Catty1]

Lut - like you don't have enough to deal with - but sounds like you need an advocate...you're right, wait til when????

As I pm'd you, my sister has had MS for 20 years - and the MS Society has nurses and other people available to just confer with. They are on the client's side, and can really help on a personal level. They might have some advice to get around "waiting til it gets worse".

There must be a chapter in your area, if you haven't been in touch already. Tell them what you are dealing with.

In case you don't have it, here it is: http://www.ms-sep.be/

hugs
Catty1

[sirrahbed]

So sorry to read that you are having symptoms again Lut. Please keep in touch about your doctor visit Monday ok?? If you do have to stay in the hospital for more tests - I hope that Indra can make us a post as others suggested do you think?


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