I went to see my neurologist today. He performed what they call a lumbar puncture, better known as a spinal tap. Who would have known that a 20ga needle could cause so much pain. The doc believes that I have multiple sclerosis. The spinal tap will confirm that. Before anyone gets all mushy and weepy, I’m not dead yet. In fact, he says that if it is MS, it’s in the very early stages, and it doesn’t appear to be very aggressive. I told my mom that I still plan on outliving her. I’m keeping a positive outlook, and that, more than anything, will keep me going.