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Hello friend,
My MND was diagnosed by a process of elimination. I lost count of how many specialists I saw
before a clever physician looked at all my tests together and sent me to a neurologist who confirmed an MND diagnosis. MND does not show up on normal blood or scan work. The clinching test was a nerve conduction test in which a neurologist stimulated various nerves in my body electrically and looked at a print- out of the results, which were clearly abnormal. This test is done here (Australia) in a hospital or specialist clinic, and you can be referred by your neurologist. The earlier you get a diagnosis the earlier you can get a treatment plan. I hope for your sake it is nor MND, but if it is noways there are all sorts of physical supports available, and you start using them as you need them. There is no cure for MND, and if anyone tells you otherwise he is a crook and liar. I wish you good luck on your journey, Ellen