The past eleven years have been very difficult. They have been filled with hundreds of appointments with doctors and specialist in varying fields in an effort to try and find a feasible diagnosis for my myriad of aches, pains, discomfort, irritability, insomnia, lack of balance, etc.
After eleven years of constant poking and prodding, I had actually given up hope of the numerous doctors and physicians ever finding out what was wrong with me. I was beginning to believe that it was all in my head, a little crazy, if you know what I mean.
From Las Vegas, Nevada to Dallas, Texas, I have seen both Neurologist and Rheumatologists. The first eight years making frequent visits in Las Vegas, the remaining years visiting doctors in both Temple and Dallas, Texas. One would think that out of all these visits a confirmed diagnosis would be given, but you would be SO WRONG!
As a last-ditch effort, my PCP scheduled me to see another Neurologist and a Rheumatologist. To my surprise, I actually found two specialists who were truly concerned about my symptoms and the lack of a diagnosis over the past few years.
The Neurologist was very close to being kissed on the cheek for the information and pre-diagnosis, which would need to be confirmed by another MRI.
He pointed out two lesions in my neck that did not belong there and went on to explain to me what they were. It was at this point that I, first lost touch with reality for a split and secondly, as I slowly come back to my senses, I became elated. My elation was not over the fact the I may have MS, but it was because I was finally going to get some answers to why my life had changed so drastically.
Prior to the onset of my symptoms, in 2012, I owned a successful cleaning business in Las Vegas. My client list consisted of doctors, lawyers, an ex-basketball player, a CFO of one of the largest casino groups in the US, just to name a few. The point I’m trying to make is that before my symptoms arrived, I was pretty successful and was living a full life.
My children were all grown, and we only had a few years left before the grandson, whom we were raising, would graduate from high school and my husband and I would finally be empty nesters.
We had been looking forward to this chapter of our lives for many years. However, with it in view, my health takes a dramatic turn for the worse.
Walking became a problem for fear of falling, I did this quite a few times, I couldn’t be left alone due to other symptoms which began to present themselves one after another.
Numerous visits with doctors and specialists always ended with a few new prescriptions for medications that didn’t work, but since they didn’t know what they were dealing with, they tried to prescribe something for the pain.
For years I was on this roller coaster ride of different drugs just trying to mask the pain. From oxycodone to morphine, I have had a prescription for them all at one time or another. At one point, I felt like a walking, or should I say, none walking zombie-like pharmacy. I know that sounds crazy, but I can’t explain the feeling any better than that.
I eventually had to close my business because I was uncapable of performing any of the necessary daily functions. My brain always seemed to be in a fog, and I couldn’t’ think straight. Trying to formulate a sentence, which made any sense at all, was a chore.
This is the story of my journey to recovery utilizing all natural methods. I refuse to take any more prescriptions drugs which will only manage the problem. During my last appointment, I was advised of the different medications that I can take for each symptom. Well, I don’t think so! I have a laundry list of symptoms; therefore, I would turn into another walking zombie pharmacy if I was to take all the medication they want to prescribe.
Our bodies are naturally equipped to heal itself with the proper diet, supplements, and exercise. I will be taking this approach to a healthier and happier me.
Follow me as I take this journey!