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| I AGREE TO USE MD STAT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, THAT NO DOCTOR PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS FORMED BY MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXCHANGE, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT MY QUESTION AND ANSWER(S) WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE AND WILL BE VIEWABLE BY VISITORS TO THE SITE. * | Yes, I agree. |
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| The email to which we should send notification of your answer * | XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
| Ask your medical question here. * | how simalar is Devics disease compaired to MS? I know the treatment is somewhat different. My sister has been dx maybe 2 years. |
| Gender | Male |
| How old are you? * | 41 |
| How long has this been going on? * | More than a year |
| Check all symptoms you are currently experiencing |
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| Describe associated symptoms not listed above | the only symptom she is having now is reoccuring optic neuritis. |
| What have you done so far to remedy this condition? Please include tests and relevant studies here. | Results of blood tests and Xrays can go here. Results of consultations with specialists as well. |
| Please list any medication allergies that you have : * | Please do not list any medicines you merely dislike. True allergies produce hives and other symptoms. An upset stomach is not an allergy to a medicine. Thanks! |
| Please list any medications you are currently taking (and dosage if known) : | Also, please tell us if there is medicine you are supposed to be taking but are not. Thanks! |
| When was your last menstrual cycle? * | Now |
| Are you currently using or do you have a history of tobacco use? | No |
| Are you currently using or do you have a history of illegal drug use? | No |
| HOW QUICKLY DO YOU NEED THIS TO BE ANSWERED? * | Within the next few days |
| So that we can serve you best, please try to tell us your top three things you wish to be addressed in our response. You will likely get more than you ask for, but we wish to understand your priorities. * | difference in the two diseases and life expectancy. |
