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 Post subject: Rokkit goes to Stanford
PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:59 pm 
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I've had the appt for a while, but I just bought plane tickets today, so I figured it was time to come out of the closet. Oct 5 is my date.

My case is a little unique in that I haven't been diagnosed with MS. I don't have MS lesions on my MRI. I do have oligoclonal bands in my CSF. I have a symptom history (including neurogenic bladder) consistent with PPMS. Dr Dake agreed to evaluate me just to see what's there.

I figure why wait years for a definite opinion on whether or not I have MS? I either have CCSVI or I don't, which can be determined now. If it turns out I have it, then I have a BIG decision to make. Do I go forward with a treatment that hasn't been proven to be effective in a disease I might not even have? It's a weird conundrum.

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Rokkit wrote:
I either have CCSVI or I don't, which can be determined now. If it turns out I have it, then I have a BIG decision to make. Do I go forward with a treatment that hasn't been proven to be effective in a disease I might not even have? It's a weird conundrum.

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You got it. It is a weird conundrum. But if you do have MS, the same conundrum presents itself because the efficacy of what you can take as a prescription, to me, hasn't proven anything with any greater efficacy than this model, so if you have stenosis, just get 'er fixed!

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best wishes in a resolution....... :)


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Seems that if the blood isn't moving correctly it surely should be fixed.


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Both my jugs are flattened at ear level. Lots of collaterals. Getting stents in about an hour.


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Rokkit wrote:
Both my jugs are flattened at ear level. Lots of collaterals. Getting stents in about an hour.


Imagine that!!!
Wow that was fast. Keep us posted!


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Rokkit wrote:
Both my jugs are flattened at ear level. Lots of collaterals. Getting stents in about an hour.


Praying for you rokkit....
Keep us posted and here's to f-l-o-w
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Did Dr. Dake understand what caused/causes the problems in both your jugulars?

I hope everything will go well and am looking forward to your update.


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Wow Rokkit!!!

We are all praying for you! Please update when you can!

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Rokkit, as many of us discovered, the worst of it is over for you. Now you know, and it is clear, and something is being done. It's really an amazing thing. You are in good hands, and you are well prepared. Here's hoping it all goes smoothly for you, and looking forward to hearing from you.

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Sending my prayers Rokkit. Good luck with everything!

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Best wishes Rokkit!! This is amazing and exciting for you. I can't wait to get an update. Glad you made your decision and are doing what is right for you.


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Wow, what an incredible thing! Did you have an MRI and do you have any lesions at this time?

Wouldn't it be cool if your OCB went away? Will you be retested??

very interesting

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Here's to a simple procedure, a quick recovery and the elimination of your symptoms. My fingers are crossed for you.

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Good luck Rokkit!

It's not going to be pleasant but hopefully you'll get some good relief.


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