Re: Marg et al

[Guest guest]

Aletta,

Remember humans can often diagnose cars better than computers.

A computer (at the dealer) told a friend of mine that his car needed $750

of work (all consistant with the problems such as cutting out early in

the morning, along with hard starting). He decided that he should

have a second opinion from my mechanic who looked at the description of

the problem and asked if the problem occured that day when the friend said

no it had not - the mechanic said why don't we try a new set of sparkplug

wires - cost installed with diagnostic time, parts, installation = $97.40

The computer did not notice that it had rained for several days before

the computer tests and that morning was dry. The computer also did

not look at the spark plug wires and see they were old and not top of the

line equipment. It had recommended a whole new ignition module and

major tuneup.

People who work with computers know the work GIGO well, if you you put

Garbage In, you get Garbage Out. In the diagnostic field, you MUST

interpret the results of the computer, and examine other factors.

I prefer a well trained neurologist to interpret the results of the tests.

Take care, Bill Werre

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Aletta Mes wrote:

Keep in mind, just because you have a 'neurosy',

you can still have other

illnesses as well. It does not prevent you from heart disease,

stomach

ailments, cancer or diabetes. It may be a handy scapegoat to

blame, and

obfuscate what is actually going on.

That;'s why I'm seeing a Gynecologist next month (finally). Some

of the

abdominal problems may not be related to SDS, and I'd hate to die

needlessly for the lack of checking it out. Don't you wish diagnosis

for

humans was a simple as plugging into a computer and reading the printout

(like goodyear used to do with my car).

aletta mes

vancouver, bc Canada

web: http://aletta.0catch.com

[Guest guest]

Aletta,

Remember humans can often diagnose cars better than computers.

A computer (at the dealer) told a friend of mine that his car needed $750

of work (all consistant with the problems such as cutting out early in

the morning, along with hard starting). He decided that he should

have a second opinion from my mechanic who looked at the description of

the problem and asked if the problem occured that day when the friend said

no it had not - the mechanic said why don't we try a new set of sparkplug

wires - cost installed with diagnostic time, parts, installation = $97.40

The computer did not notice that it had rained for several days before

the computer tests and that morning was dry. The computer also did

not look at the spark plug wires and see they were old and not top of the

line equipment. It had recommended a whole new ignition module and

major tuneup.

People who work with computers know the work GIGO well, if you you put

Garbage In, you get Garbage Out. In the diagnostic field, you MUST

interpret the results of the computer, and examine other factors.

I prefer a well trained neurologist to interpret the results of the tests.

Take care, Bill Werre

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Aletta Mes wrote:

Keep in mind, just because you have a 'neurosy',

you can still have other

illnesses as well. It does not prevent you from heart disease,

stomach

ailments, cancer or diabetes. It may be a handy scapegoat to

blame, and

obfuscate what is actually going on.

That;'s why I'm seeing a Gynecologist next month (finally). Some

of the

abdominal problems may not be related to SDS, and I'd hate to die

needlessly for the lack of checking it out. Don't you wish diagnosis

for

humans was a simple as plugging into a computer and reading the printout

(like goodyear used to do with my car).

aletta mes

vancouver, bc Canada

web: http://aletta.0catch.com

[Guest guest]

Someonelse also noted that no having a specific diagnosis

can make you ccrazy. I second that notion. Not one doctor has

ever mentioned Parkinsons to me. I have been told it is probably

Shy Drager. I was told for two years it was probable MS.

Previous to that and infarct in my brainstem. The word Dysautomania

comes up here and there. After MS was ruled out again. I was

left sitting knowing I had IBS, Arrythmias, Peripheral Neuropathy,

Reynaud's syndrome, hearing loss, visual problems the Opthamologist ruled

as neurological or systemic - and arcus senilis, polycythmia (but

transient), and encroachment in C6 and deformations in C1 and C2; cranio

facio pain - or - trigeminal neuralgia, ventricular tachycardia, Vertigo,

Othostatic Hypotension, swallowing studies were done and I have

dysphagia, speech problems were thought to be related to the suspected

infarct, psychiatrist ruled out somatoform disorders. My general

health, however has remained good throughout. Some doctors have

contended throughout the last few years that it could be

Shy-Drager. My current GP uses Shy-Drager as a working

diagnosis. A suspicion of Parkinsons is rquired before referral is

given to a movement disorder clinic.

Basically it's anyone's guess. It does make you crazy. I can

reasonably expect no more than one specialist referral per calendar

year. Both my kids already have neurological problems (blood work

showed no poison or heavy metal), so I am concerned it might be something

hereditary. With my grandfather dead at 52 (PD) and my father at 46

(brain tumour - narcotic depression), I feel I'm on borrowed time and I

need answers. Meanwhile I need to function, because I am by myself

and options don't exist. I came to this group because it said

Shy-Drager, in the beginning I had no idea it had anything to do with

Parkinsons - no doctor ever mentioned it.

At 5/29/02 06:51 AM Wednesday, you wrote:

Aletta,

Remember humans can often diagnose cars better than computers. A

computer (at the dealer) told a friend of mine that his car needed $750

of work (all consistant with the problems such as cutting out early in

the morning, along with hard starting). He decided that he should

have a second opinion from my mechanic who looked at the description of

the problem and asked if the problem occured that day when

aletta mes

vancouver, bc

Canada

web:

http://aletta.0catch.com