PPMS

We went and saw mom's neurologist, Dr. Vita Kaplan today. I have to say this visit went much better than the last.

In order to see Dr. Kaplan today, mom had to have another MRI done. We finally got that done on Tuesday. We only had to reschedule five times to get it right. Oh well, it's finally done and over with.

Dr. Kaplan was impressed with the improvments in mom's behavior, memory, and cognition. She really is doing better. Uncontrolably lauging? I'll take it.

Dr. Kaplan compared the MRI films from mom's prior MRI and this recent one, and ultimately diagnosed mom with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). You can read about it here. Basically, it's the rarest, most aggresive form of MS.

Since disease modifying treatments (DMT's) are not effective on PPMS, mom will not be going on Tysabri, the monthly transfusion.

PPMS has No Treatment. No Cure. We just have to treat and manage the symptoms.

Despite the news we got today, I still feel hopeful considering mom's recent improvements. Therapy is what she needs, and she's finally getting what she needs. Hallelujah.