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judi... I think the posts alternate gray and white !!

"If I have an autoimmune disease, why do I see a neurologist and not an immunologist'

A most excellent question! I never thought of that.

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I hope that is more clear than the mud in my brain.

Hi Judi,

judipom wrote:How do you do that thing where someone elses' post is put in white? Judi

There are many text formatting options available. You can read about these in the BBCode guide. In fact, the link to the guide is in the lower left of the message composition window every time you write a new post or private message.

By the way, you may also want to take a look at the Forums FAQ thread for many other useful tips on using the forums.

NHE

Thanks. Will do, Judi

I decided to take the proverbial bull by the horns and go ahead with the MRV anyway. With all the "experts" out here, I'm sure someone can shed some light on a scan once I have it and can post it. Soooo, now I'm just waiting for an authorization from my insurance company so i can schedule an appointment. I'm just hoping that will all the recent media attention, the insurance company hasn't gotten flooded with requests, making them less likely to give authorization for this procedure. I know my Neuro gave me the script because I believed in this, not the other way around. In either event, i don't care; I just want the MRV!!
Jen

Good luck Jen--My GP wouldn't refer me for a scan. I guess I should try my last neuro--I've just felt somewhat pessimistic about that. But it's worth a try. I noticed in the recent article out by the Buffalo folks they said it would be 2-4 years before this procedure is approved for MS. Baby, I don't have 2-4 years left to wait!!!! Good luck. Keep us posted. Judi

Hi Judipom,
I know how frustrated you must be with your doc. I went through 3 Neuro's in less than 2 months in my search for someone that would prescribe LDN. Finding someone open-minded is one thing... finding a doctor that let's you decide on your own course of treatment is another. My current Neuro is the latter. I know he really didn't believe in LDN, but he prescribed it to me because he believes in letting me decide what's best for me. When I approached him about CCSVI, while he was aware of the theory, he did not believe that it had significant implications for MS'ers. However, he did humor me by providing me with a script for an MRV. Waking up this am, I noticed I had a message on my answering machine. As it turns out, I do not need authorization for the MRV through my insurance company... Sooooo, it looks as though I got my Christmas present after all.

Don't give up searching for a doctor who will let you decide your own course of treatment. This is OUR disease, OUR bodies, and OUR lives. I am thankful to people on the various MS sites that have dedicated their lives to making the transitions into this horrid disease a little easier. I hope someday to be able to pay it forward...
Jen