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Hi Amelia, You may be interested in reading a book by Dr. Nicholas Perricone called The Perricone Prescription . Dr. Perricone is a dermatologist and his book discusses how dietary factors, such as reduced saturated fat intake, elimination of trans fats, addition of omega-3 fatty acids, and certain...

Wow...I was shocked to read your description of the flaking behind the ears and under the beard. I had these exact problems for several months until I went to a dermatologist. He prescribed me a lotion to use daily, one to use weekly, and a solution to use after showering. It has completely cleared ...

Personally, I have had only one MRI that showed several lesions in the brain and inflammation of one of my optic nerves. My neurologist has asked me twice since then to get a new MRI done (original one was in 2003), but I have elected not to. It would cost me $1000 out of pocket after insurance, and...

hey there, i know i read your musing earlier ED... my family doctor, as soon as i exhibited symptoms that were not readily treated with b12 supplementation, sent me to a neuro who was far from casting around at a loss. he was a peripheral guy, not central, but he pretty much fast-tracked my testing...

It is interesting to note that the symptoms of MS are often so vexing to doctors, and that it is often an eye doctor that will catch one of the most classic signs of MS: optic neuritis. Although obviously not all MS sufferers will experience ON, I wonder just how many of us reading these forums had ...

There is one thing in your post that I would really like to address: you must talk to your spouse and communicate what you are feeling! You said that you two have not really spoken about it much since the diagnosis. In my experience, my spouse is the only person in my life that sees that sees me eve...

For those of you that sent me a private message after this thread was posted: I JUST checked them today I never thought to look at my PMs. I am very sorry, and I will respond to them asap and make sure I check them more regularly from now on

This is a very scary subject to me. I have had bladder dysfunction since my first bout of MS symptoms over 2 years ago. I do not have a problem with incontinence, but I do have issues with a weak urine stream, especially in the mornings. I am curious about two things: How long have you had to use a ...

Hi ED Thank you for your post! It is partial vitreous detachment (retina is OK-no tears/detachment) The specialist developed surgery for this, after working with diabetic retinopathy. Found out they could fix it, now want to, whether it is necessary or not! and tell me as a complication of surgery,...

Hi EyeDoctor, Would aprreciate your wisdom. Mid December the vision in my right eye became blurred, peripherally, no eye pain but increased headaches. Feel like vision is grayed. Hard to see in bright light, and at night. When I get up at night I have a large black area with bright edges. Occassion...

Hello. It is a little difficult to be writing a "hello" message to fellow MS sufferers :) I have been diagnosed with MS for 2.5 years, and this is the first time I have been able to bring myself to openly discuss it with others. Have you ever heard the saying "denial is the best medic...