**OT Latest on the eye saga**

So this is the latest update on my eye saga... I have already emailed some of my facebook friends but just wanted to update my OH family too :)

So Monday my the ophthalmologist called me with the results from the MRI. Good news is that I did not have a stroke, I do not have a brain tumor, and I do not have extra fluid around my brain pressing on my optic nerve. Bad news is that I have multiple demyelinations in my brain. Being the Ophthalmologist she could not diagnose me with MS.

So on to today... I saw the neurologist today and she could not give me a definite answer on if I had MS or not. She stated that we needed to do a spinal tap and get some tests run on it to make sure that it is MS and not something else. She attempted to do the spinal tap in the office but after 2 tries could not get it into place. I was in too much pain and I almost passed out. She is going to order the spinal tap to be done under xray so that they can see exactly where the needle is going. I will let you all know when that is done. But once it is done it takes a week for the full results to come in.

On another good note I started the steroid treatment today and I go back tomorrow and friday. I was only there an hour so all in all that isn't too bad. Right now I am ok. I am trying to accept what I have been told and trying to research the hell out of it. If this could potentially be my life then I want to know everything about it I can.

Thank you for all of the continued prayers and thoughts.. I love you dearly for that.

Talk to you all soon :)

Thank you for the update.  You will remain in my thoughts and prayers!

Thank you so much I really appreciate it :)

You continue to be in my thoughts!

Thank you

Nat, I am glad that you called me today. I was very worried about your appointment this morning. I know it still sucks not having a diagnosis right now, and I applaud your sense of positiveness when it comes to this hurdle that you are faced with. I know they will come up with a diagnosis soon. I am so happy that she started you on your IV steroids. You know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I am only a phone call away. If you EVER need anything or just need to talk no matter what time it is, give me a call.

Huge hugs to you!
Michelle

Thanks so much. I really does help me to have someone to talk to about it. I have my boyfriend but he is at a loss of what to do but he is supporting me through this 100 percent.

Oh my love... many prayers coming your way.

Linda

thank you so much.. I appreciate all of the prayers. I really does make me feel better.

Nathalie,

Just wanted to let you know that I am keeping you in thought and prayers.  Try to take things one day at a time and tell the brain to calm down on the thoughts (easier said than done I know.)

Hugs,
Barb