New Member (my story)

I am 43 yrs old with multiple sclersis.  My uncle was diagnosed in the 70's, my ex husband was diagnosed in 88 (my oldest daughter's father), I was diagnosed in late 89, my uncle's daughter was diagnosed in 96, and my oldest daughter 24 yrs old was was diagnosed in Feb of 08. Have you ever heard of so many people in one family with MS.  Even though my ex is not a family member.

I have tried all the A, B, C med's for MS but betaseron worked best for me.  Still have sight problems that swell, turn red and has heat from the sight.  I take 2000 mg of sol-u-medrol a month over 2 days in my port-a-cath.  I also take Efferor, Premanon, lots of vitamins.  Woman's one a day, fiber, B-6, B-12, C, D.

My hands have been numb for six years and the dr says they're not coming back.  I've always had problems with my left eye.  Actually my left side is very weak.  Pain is one of my worst symptons.  I hurt every day of my life.  Some days are worse than others but I still have pain everyday. I've even tried smoking marijuana and it did help but its against the law and my Dr. didn't like it so i stopped. I fall a good bit but my best friend helps me a lot.  She's the BEST!   (loudog)

My daughter has an MRI tomorrow.  The dr says it could be a brain infection.  She has a little girl that turns 3 next week.  She has cried all afternoon and is not saying too much to anyone.  I'm worried and scared.  I told her God wouldn't put more on her than she can take.  I no you are not suppose to question God's work but I sometimes question his intentions.

My youngest daughter is 20 and her legs are giving away on her during softball at college and I'm worried about her. Should I have her tested for MS.  Her legs hurt her too.  She's a very athelic girl.  What should I do?

trying to cope!

Praying4acure

Terri W

Your story really struck a chord with me.  I began experiencing MS symptoms in the months after the birth of my youngest child.  At the time I had four kids ages four and under.  Talk about scary!  Quite a few doctors blew me off, saying that I was stressed out from four kids or that I just had migraines.  It took me four years to finally get diagnosed, but now I have a great doctor who helps me as much as she can.  And I have still been able to take care of my kids, although I have had to learn how to prioritize. 

Please encourage your daughter to try finding a different doctor.  You may have to search around, but it is so worth it to find someone experienced who will take your daughter's problems seriously.  Best of luck to you and your family.