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Posted 12/11/2008 1:21 AM (GMT 0)

Hey Gary!!!

Ok so what's with the "don't answer that"?  Of course I missed you and I am very glad you are baaaaaaaack.  By the way, D'awsome has not been here for quite some time .....so you might not get an answer.  I just don't want you to feel ignored.  I am with you on the early and consistant treatment.  I think her doctor put her on a watch and wait kinda deal because she has a clinical diagnosis as she has no lesions showing up on her MRIs and has a negative lumbar puncture. 

Posted 12/11/2008 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi! I was diagnosed at 42. I also have numbness and stiffness/heaviness in my legs. In fact sometimes at work I bend down and it takes so much effort to get up it brings tears to my eyes. So, I just try to make a joke out of it if anyone else is around-but it is really hard to deal with. Then when you are in your late forties or in you early fifties you think what is it going to be like in 10 years-I can't imagine. I also take baclofen-I don't notice a huge difference but if I forget to take it I do notice at night my legs really bother me and I have a terrible vibrating sensation in my head. I also take neurontin 400 mgs three times a day-that is helping a little, but there are days it is know help at all-like today - having trouble walking and had to miss work again. I am new to this forum so I don't know how much help I can be-but just know there are others that know how you feel and understand your pain and frustration. My neurologist always tells me don't wait to call if you are suffering pain-call anytime-so if you feel your meds are not helping call your doctor and maybe something else can be done. I hope you feel better soon. Take Care - Jeanne (jirish)
Posted 12/15/2008 2:15 PM (GMT 0)

Hi all,
I myself was diagnosed twenty years ago @ the age of 17 and i know that it is a tough time @ the beginning.
I regulary meet up with other people with the MS condition and had a major relapse in 2005, which put me in a whelchair for 6 months.
I recovered and have full power in my limbs again.
The purpose of my post here today is to let everyone know that i have written a Self Help book for newly diagnosed where i explain my story and explain what i do on a daily basis to counteract this sometimes difficult condition. I explain what i did to fully recover after my major relapse in 2005.

Yours,
Chris Sheridan

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Post Edited By Moderator (Gretchen1) : 12/15/2008 7:18:48 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/31/2008 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
Barbarann,
Hello, I was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago at the age of 57. My Neurologist told me that he suspects that I had MS for a lot longer but he couldn't say when. In 2003 I was hospitalized with a fever of 105 degrees that lasted 3 three days and they could never find out why my fever was so high. My Neurologist thinks that it may have been the start of my MS but no one knows for sure. I saw about 5 doctors during the Fall of 2004 and of course they all thought I was nuts, and it wasn't until I actually saw a young doctor in my hometown (it was the first time I saw him) and he became concerned and actually talked to me about my problem and he sent me to my Neurologist that I am now seeing and my Neuro is the one who sent me for an MRI and diagnosed me with MS. So you are not alone young lady,  turn   there are plenty of us here to give you support! Hope you have a Very Safe and Happy New Year my New Friend! Take care. yeah
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