The Science behind Nerve, Muscular, and Neuromuscular Disorders and their Effects on Cycling
I achieved athletic success with a debilitating neurological condition for three reasons. First, training techniques can alter muscle protein composition overcoming physical limitations. Second, training can bypass diseased cells by creating alternate neural pathways for the brain and muscles to communicate. Finally, improving personality traits such as resiliency, grit, and mental toughness can help overcome physical limitations such as pain.
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Hi Friends and Family,
Here is a quick update on my book.
I finished my research and my editor finished doing my pre-edit before it goes to the publisher. I should have a completed manuscript in the hands of the editor within a few weeks. The publisher will do its own edit of the text which will probably include a lot of reorganization of the information. Once the publisher has the manuscript, I will try to get a schedule from them.
My current neurologist sent me to get a second opinion since I have a difficult case and I do not fit any one disorder. The second opinion neurologist said he is not 100% convinced that my diagnosis of MMN and CFS is correct, but did not rule it out. Like the many neurologist before him, he said I have an interesting case and did not rule out both some form of polyneuropathy and possibly a myopathy. He wants to explore a few new avenues before handing out a diagnosis (this could take another year or longer). Right now, I am waiting test results for a neuromuscular hereditary panel. My current neurologist and second opinion doctor will collaborate on how to move forward. My point is that my book diagnosis and my future diagnosis may end up being different. That said, there is no arguing that regardless of the diagnosis, I have a serious ailment. It is sad that after 13 years I really have no definitive diagnosis but that is unfortunately the nature of autoimmune and neurological disease: They are hard to pinpoint.
Thanks again for all your support,
Patrick
