Renewed Hope

Since my symptoms began in ’06, I have seen my regular doctor, three neurologists, three speech therapists, two otolaryngologists, and optometrist, an ophthalmologist, a neuro opthalmologist, a urologist, a chiropractor, a psychiatrist, a therapist, and a nutritionist. I also had a phone consultation with a doctor of alternative medicine.

To date, I have tried over thirty different prescription medications and non-prescription pills/dietary supplements. Most seem to have no effect, and even the ones that help seem to become ineffective over time and have undesirable side effects. I have not kept track of things people have suggested that I have not tried. I just cannot afford to seek out every rumored treatment or cure. However, I kind cannot afford to give up hope. But I have learned to be a little skeptical.

This week I was introduced to another chiropractor/wellness doctor. He also does acupuncture. I met with him for over an hour and he is certain that he will be able to help me. I am still a bit skeptical but the interesting thing is he seems to be addressing the cause of the malady instead of taking it as a given and masking symptoms. He did some strange tests that pin-pointed where my system is stressed. He “diagnosed” mercury and aluminum build-up in the cerebellum, which could have initiated the MS in the first place. Today we met and he gave me seven natural supplements and had me begin keeping a food journal. We meet again in a week.

I know his parents (from church) and he just moved his practice here to be nearer to them. He seems to be both knowledgeable and honest. So does that mean I am going to get better? Of course not but it is refreshing to have someone else besides me wonder what caused this in the first place and how to address it.

Nerve damage is slow to heal so this may take a while but I do have renewed hope this week!