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Well, the psychiatrist I saw was before I was diagnosed with MS. Since regular MD's couldn't find anything, I surmised it was in my head...psychosomatic due to stress, or some underlying thing. Even the psychiatrist told me there was nothing wrong. I'm thinking, "OK, no physical cause, no menta...

Yes, I too, have been navigating the wonderful bureaucracy that is the SSA. I was sent to one of their doctors, and my claim was denied. Afterward, I found out I could have refused to go. Oh well. I filed an appeal with the help of an attorney. We are still waiting for a hearing date 19 months later...

Hello everyone. I'm really happy I came across this site. It's been almost 3 years (2 weeks shy) since I was diagnosed. I've been on steroids, beta seron, tysabri, and ivig with steroids. My initial diagnosis was RRMS, but found out Monday my new doc thinks it's SPMS. I'm so-o-o-o-o thrilled, as you...