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Several days later, my neurologist calls to give me the results of my MRI. I brace myself for bad news, as I always do. I figure this way, if the news is bad, I am at least somewhat prepared for it. If the news is good, well, then no need for preparation - just celebration.

Doc tells me after looking at my MRI, he sees no changes since last year. None. Everything looks the same. As I pick up my jaw, I ask if this confirms his belief that I did not have another attack, rather my symptoms flared up. He says yes. I am delighted. He tells me to continue with what I am doing, as it seems to be working. I will see him in six months. I am ready to say adios…not so fast.

He tells me they found something on my MRI that they were not looking for; it just showed up. Oh man. I came thisclose to a clean break. He says there are cysts on my thyroid. Cysts on my thyroid? Okay. I ask if he tends to see this with MS patients. He tells me yes, but with the patients who take the medication. I am not taking the medication, so once again, I am odd man out.

He tells me to call my PCP and my PCP will send me to a specialist to have an ultrasound. Does this never end?