My Neurologist

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I went to my neurologist for the first time in 2 years, and even though

I am no longer participating on the PLS Line, I do fee, that I should

share the outcome of my visit with him, as I asked him questions that

have been asked by many of you people reading all the postings.

First of all, he says I am doing just wonderful, and he wished all his

patients would cope with there diseases as well as I have. But that he

knows that many people, just can't do that. He also said that my

attitude has so much to do with the fact that the progression of my PLS

has stabilized pretty well.

I asked him about retesting after the diagnoses has definitely been made

that a person has PLS. He indicated to me that the only time he would

retest, if a symptom came along that could be something else, but in his

opinion, this is very rare with people who have been absolutely

diagnosed with PLS. He said that all you can do is treat the symptoms

as they occur, and that in my case, there is no reason for any further

testing, as it would serve no purpose. He said to keep listening to my

body, keep walking, and he will see me 2 years from now.

He also warned me that there are a lot of people out there, who truly

take advantage of people, who will do and take

anything, that they think will help them to get well. You can take that

for what it's worth.

Hope this helps! Have a great summer.

Rita

Luv & Hugs!

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