Can anyone tell me of a situation where quitting smoking has improved their MS symptoms?...
I saw an MS doctor today that said there is no reason I cannot walk without a walker if I push myself. It was a very promising visit. He said if I keep doing physical therapy and practice walking...
help me!! I am sick of this ms shit! It is summer...I want to do summer things...fairs, ribfest, picnics, feed the ducks ( I think the depression is lifting!! LOL) How do you go to state parks,...
I found a new neurologist. I like her - she is very experienced in MS. I saw her last Monday (she had a cancellation) and I signed the paperwork for the Tecfridara. I received the paper in the mail...
sat in the sun, caught some Vitamen D, now shower and trip to store to pick up meds and use my coupons!!...
Need to vent. MS doc said we are going to get started on Tecfridera after she sends to my neuro. Requested and appointment the beginning of June, they scheduled me for August. I e mailed her and told...
she was e mailing her notes, diagnosis and script to my neuro in PA. I start infusions next week and will be starting the meds as well I think. I am doing good for now. I have the attitude of it is...
wish I was not such an over achiever and get the least common! Gosh almighty.....well, it is what it is and moving on....I read up about the MS med I will be taking, tecfidera. From what I have read,...
Went to Cleveland Clinic. Devised a treatment plan so that is good. Physical and Occupational therapy, new medication, infusion....question. On the sumary, it indicated Progressive-with relapses MS....
My closest sister lives in Phoenix!! Hope to travel out there sometime! I was thinking of getting a pool pass for myself and my daughter for this summer. get the vitamin D but stay cool....
what about if you are kept "cooled down" like sunbathing at a pool?...
Does the heat make anyone worse? I am "freezing up"...
ouch. just read up on it....
Why is it rough? Give me the details on how this differs from other ms diagnosis? Medrol 1,000 mg 3 days in a row....
well primary progressive ms. i start infussions next week. the ms doc in this area was booked until 7-31-14 so i made an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic for 5-21-14. road trip!!!...
going to the ms clinic in Oakland...
Now a pulmonogy appointment. Associated Diagnosis: Abnormal CT Scan, chest CT chest showed one granuloma per report. Serum ACE elevated. Has numerous neuro sx with T2 change on brain Mri but LP no...
Bears was very good!...
my Doctor finally gave me a "it may be MS" answer. Chest CT today and mri of spine on the 7th. It makes me feel better that she gave a it might be raather then nothing. Going to celebrate Earth Day...
now I am beginning to be fearful.My neuro really does not say it is looking like this or anything. Just more testing is needed which leaves me combing the internet for words I don't understand which...
This is the snapshot of what I found why she might have ordered tha chest x ray http://mail.aol.com/38507-115/aol-6/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=423480&folder=Inbox&partId=1...
yes oligocional bands. I looked up reasons for the chest x ray and it is used to diagnosis lupus as part of ruling things out....
My neurologist called me yesterday with some test results. Lupus negative same with thyroid tests. I have band, more than 5. I asked how many and her only response was more then 5. She is ordering a...
Ok so I have not got the final diagnosis but the writing is on the wall.I have begun taking folic acid, B -100 Complex, along with typical meds I have been taking for a few months (neurotin, zolof,...
I believe the wait was intentional because it is with contrast. I have heard of people having kidney failure after receiving too much in a short period of time....
I did and she said further testing is needed...
she did not say anything. She ordered a second mri of spine for a month from now...
brain mri report There is a small focus of increased T2 signal and diminished T1 signalmeasuring 8 mm focally in the inferior posterior subcortical white matter of the right frontal lobe. There is no...
Also, in the car today my right foot was turned in and it was difficult to move my legs....
Hi! Thanks for the response. The report in the lumbar puncture states possible ms. mri of brain increased T2 and dininished T1 signal. increased signal on right mastroid air cells which may be...
I found healing well when my brother was diagnosed with liver failure, chronic hep, chronic cirrosis. Now I am seeing a neurologist had mri of brain that showed white spots, mri of neck/spine and a...
says cfs rbc 0 cfs glucose 61 cfs total proyein 44 Does anyone know where I can View normal reading/sm readings? Kelly...
Prayers from us coming to you and your brother!! <3 Hang in there! at first, my brother was partaking in "other mind altering ways". I don't think he is now but we shall see! It is very difficult to...
My brother who was first diagnosed in January, has had a couple of set back, some bleeds that needed binding, BUT, other then that he is doing well!! He is going to all of his appointments, an has...
Cat, my brother is 48 and in the same situation. I hear from others, he is not following the proper diet, staying away from drugs (pills and pot) then I hear from another sister, he is following...
so with the additional w2's , it may give him enough credits to qualify. I am sorry I am not familiar with the ss system....
yes cancer runs rampant in my family which sucks too! Too many sick people at once!!...
yes my sister is something else. she is taking care of everything. Us others are there if she should need any help but she is such a go getter, she has everything under control - always. I am so glad...
My sister had a double mastectomy a couple of years ago due to her breast cancer. Recently she had a fall on a tie out for a dog and broke a rib. When they were doing the bone scan, they found bone...
Deb great news! I have been thinking about you. Prayers to keep moving in teh right direction!!...
My brother is living at my sisters house and she is his caregiver. She took him to the hospital today to get drained ( ascites) and will be bringing him home after the process is complete. She went...
I have not posted for awhile so I wanted to let you all know my brother is doing good. He was sick for awhile (I think the flu going around, I have had it myself) but otherwise doing well. Thank you...
FYI......Spoke to Debbie just now. Phil came out of surgery about an hour ago and all is great! Liver and kidneys are responding!!! Her mother in law is flying in around 9 am (so she should be tat...
Spoke to Debbie just now. Phil came out of surgery about an hour ago and all is great! Liver and kidneys are responding!!! Her mother in law is flying in around 9 am (so she should be tat the...
talked to Deb and Phil is in pre op now and surgery is underway at 12. She said it will be at least 6am before she knows anything. I hope I am not crossing a line, reporting what she told me but I...
low blood pressure also causes the dizziness when getting up....
what a horrible situation. God Bless you....
I know. I am praying for them! I am so excited and hopeful!!!...
btw, I talked to Debbie and she was going to hear back about the liver match by 8:30. She has no wi fi on the 3rd floor.......
Orby is with Arnie and all is well:)...