Optic Neuritis

So, after a visit to the Opthomologist yesterday to have my eyes examined I was diagnosed with Optic Neuritis. Which is the inflammation of the optic nerve. That is inflammation and destruction of the protective myelin sheath that covers and protects the optic nerve. So I was thinking o.k., some sort of medication will clear this up and maybe I would need glasses. But, the appointment kept dragging on and on (almost 2+ hours) and I start to get more worried and the tests just keep coming. Then the doctor informs me she has ordered some lab work to be done right now and an MRI. That's when I started to panic. What do I need that for? Well, she tells me that Optic Neuritis is a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis and that she needs a better picture of my optic nerves and brain. There are many other reasons why people get ON. So needless to say I was up late, very upset because I can't imagine my life with MS and how it will effect me and my family. I just lay in bed with my mind racing and watching Max sleep, oh how I love him. My heart is aching and I am trying my very best not to imagine this worst case scenario and am hoping that it is what it is and can be treated. I pray for that. Today I just take each moment as they come and enjoy my kids, family and friends and the wonderful life I am blessed with. So, if you are reading this please say a prayer or send a message. As I am writing this my doctor just called in an effort to calm my nerves. He shared with me that I have a very mild case and I have an 80% chance that I do not have MS. It's just the other 20% I worry about. He was also able to pull some strings and move the MRI from mid October up to September 30th. So I only have to wait two weeks instead of a month. That's good news. I am greatful for how quickly my doctors are responding and I am not having to wait very long for answers.
xoxo