Comment to Kathy/Type 1 or 2

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Dear Kathy Hillary:

I can't imagine the feelings you must have wondering whether

you have Type 1 or 2. I think initially that I would also be afraid to know, but I think it is calming to have all the facts.

That's me. Just before I was diagnosed, my neuro gave me

a list of 5 diseases he thought it may be. I went home, got

out my medical books, searched the internet, and at work

consulted several of my nursing friends. Of the 5, I was hoping for PLS, or familial spastic paraparesis (sp?). Wierd, huh, to be hoping for this.

This is what I would do, Kathy. I would ask. I would probably

cry, be mad, and grieve. But for me, knowing would be

calming. I am so thankful that PLS is all I have. It's not fun.

Yesterday was a "bad" day for me. Walking wasn't very

pretty, and I just hurt all over. This morning my body feels

better. I will pray for you, Kathy. Take care and God bless.

Have a great Easter.

Love, Laurel