Ellie, thanks so much for the info. I will read as much as i can after i get off of here. They are going to do the blood work either tomorrow or Thursday but have not said anything about the MRI to her so i guess that good old mom will have to step in and call the doc. She has so many of the symptoms that i feel that this is what she has, and i pray that in her case they can cure it. Thanks once again, and i will let you know how things go. Prayers, Sonni