Mike Has MS

Tuesday, January 14, 2003

UPDATE

My neurologist called this morning. The results of my spinal tap came back, and unfortunately, they’ve confirmed my fears. The tests do confirm a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. At this point, I don’t know much else. I have an appointment to see him on Friday, and I expect to learn more. While I’m hardly thrilled with the diagnosis, at least know what’s been causing the numbness in my hands and legs since October. A burden of frustration has been lifted.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts, and prayers over the past month. It’s been emotionally draining, and the stress of my downstairs neighbor has hardly helped. Fortunately, that burden, too, is being lifted.

I’m still encouraged by the fact that the MRI shows inflamation instead of leisons, meaning my case is still very early. I’m also encouraged by the fact that there are some new medications about to be launched for clinical trial. Again, I expect to know more after my appointment on Friday.

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My name is Mike Hillwig and I live in Boston with my pug, Reggie. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in January 2003 but have been living with MS for much longer than that. This is where you'll find my story, stories, and my history.

I want this site to be a place where people can read about my experiences with MS. I was fortunate enough to catch it really early and my results on drug therapies have been outstanding. This should be a place where people can realize that they can lead a normal life with MS. MS has changed my life, but it hasn't ended it.

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