I understand what you mean about the blessing of certainty. I'd certainly rather this were curable, but emotionally I'd be doing a lot better right now if I knew for sure that it would be permanent. :-/

I want a doctor that will work on contingency -- I pay if I received value! Wouldn't that be a deal worthy of Best Buy? As a society, we revile lawyers, but it's interesting to note that among that group there are some who'll work that way. Doctors, not a one.