Hello there Trev Sorry to hear of your diagnoses. Diet and exercise is definitely a wise choice for your overall well being, for anyone, but your doctor wants you to do one of the MS drugs because...
Hey G, It is crazy, isn't it...And the bladder thing too...I was definitely compensating....I knew that, but what else can you do if you want to walk, right? All the times i went to therapy too...i...
Hello there, Thought i would chime in here...I have MS and i do have Optic Neuritis...When my symptoms started my eye did feel very similar when i would move it around, however, i had vertigo along...
Hello, Soooo..Here is my little Christmas Miracle: It has been 4 years since my Diagnoses and 4 years of unbearable at times left leg pain. I also have terible pain in both hips and also my back. I...
Thats awesome ppm. I have been on it for just about 2 months now. Feelin good. Walking alot with my cane. Woo Hoo!!! Hope u get good results!!!!!...
Hi Kat, I read your post and it is quite familiar to me. When i was pregnant with my daughter almost 13 years ago, I had such problems with with my hands. Now keep in mind, i was not diagnosed with...
Hi there Casperella, I would say that it is the MS. My very first complaint that started my ms journey was that my left leg felt as tho it weighed a thousand pounds. It still feels like that most of...
Hey Gary, I did get the H1N1 shot last week. My daughter and i had to go to the clinic at the Health Department because both my Neuro and my Family doctor did not have, and was not sure that they...
HI There, I have the same issue. I have to think about every step i take. I cant get my left leg to do what i want it to do. I do use a cane because i am very unsteady and afraid i am going to fall....
Hi Barb, Just an fyi. When i was on neurontin, i had an allergic reaction to it. So then the neuro gave me the Lyrica to try, however he said it has the "same chemical makeup" as neurontin and i...
HEY Barb, Geesh, I'm sorry u are flairing again. Wow, pretty bad huh? you landed in the hospital. Didnt your doc suggest Tysabri for you last time? Maybe you should consider it. You keep getting new...
Hey Barb, Nice to see you. Geesh thats pretty scarey stuff huh? Wow, i'm sorry u are feeling so yucky. Hopefully it'll pass. Never heard of that other drug he had u on. Wow Barb, sorry u still havent...
Hey There Chrons, I have been on Tysabri since March of 08. It is a huge decision that needs to be made by you and you alone, its your body. Every drug has side effects. For me, i was constantly...
Gretchen, We are going to miss you sooooo much. Good Luck Sista!! You better not go to far. You are an AWESOME FRIEND. Love you Lynn...
Oh my stars Heather, Is this guy for real? He sounds nuts. I would have been like a crazy person in there if it were me. I cant believe this. What a nut is right. I hate that these doctors just think...
Oh Andy, So sorry to hear this. I know you said in your last post that she thinking of the separation, and I was hoping that you all could work it out. Try and stay stress free. Thinking of you, Lynn...
Hey Chuck, So glad to hear you got a new powerchair. I am glad you chose a Jazzy as i work for Pride Mobility, hahaha. Good Luck with it. It will certainly help you get around more quickly, lol. What...
Andy, Geez dont talk like that. Your going to be fine. Give the Tysabri a little bit to kick in. You are going to bounce back. This disease is so sucky. I think it takes so long for the acceptance of...
Hey Heather, I am sorry you are experiencing such bad side effects with cymbalta. It is like a wonder drug for me. I dont really have any suggestions. I know a few people on this site take it, so...
Awwww Andy, I am so sorry to hear this. Stay positive, maybe you all can work it out. Maybe she is scared. This disease has a way of doing that. I feel so bad when i read this post. Hang in there,...
Hey Barb, So sorry to hear of your trouble again. I hope you are ok. Dont be scared of the Tysabri if your doc decides its for you. I feel so much better on it Barb and have been stable for the last...
Hey Tertle, I am so glad everything went well with your first infusion. It certainly does beat the needles everyday. If you were anything like me when i first started, i think number one, having the...
Hello there mblake Just wanted to chime in and welcome you to the board. Glad to see you found us. This is A great place for info and support. I made some great friends here. Good luck on you appt....
Hey Andy, I am so glad your feeling better. I just wanted to offer support and to let you know that if you have any questions regarding Tysabri, let me know. I have been on it for almost a year now...
Hi there, I was on Rebif for 14 months. It did not work too well for me. I kept getting flair ups. Also, i had severe body aches that i just thought was my MS but was indeed the Rebif. After i...
Hey Barb, I am so glad you did well with your first injection. And i am wishing you the best with this. You have been through so much with the treatments. I am sure everything will work out for you...
Hey All, Good thread My resolutions are to try and be totally healthy with my Diet, exercise, vitamin therapy and positive thinking. I have been slacking so bad that i am doing it whaat ever it...
I think if you click on this link it will take you to what Dave is looking at. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/HTMLTemplate/!ctv/Search?site_codename=ctv&query=ms&x=32&y=3 #...
Hi there lalalaCD, I am on Tysabri and have been since March of this year. I really think that it is a personal decision that you have to make that takes alot of research and thought. It took me...
Hey there, Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is very hard to accept. Gretchen and Rhondas advice to seek some help regarding this is the best place to start i think. I know just from my...
Hey Barb, I am so glad to hear from you. I have been worried about you, and obviously i have reason to be. Oh my, i am so sorry to hear of this flair up. It must have been bad for them to hospitalize...
Hi there Mamaw, I have to say the doctor who said the lesions on your brain are nothing is a complete Jacka@#. Oh my stars, is he crazy. I think you deffinately need a second opinion here Mamaw. Hang...
Hey Debbie, Just wanted to chime in too and offer my support. I hope you are feeling better real soon. Hang in ther friend. Please know i am thinking of you. Love and Prayers Lynn...
hEY tHERESA I just wanted to chime in also and let you know i am thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers. Love Lynn...
Hey Barb, I just read your post. Haven't been on in a while. Just wanted you to know i am thinking about you. I am so sorry to hear this Barb. I am so glad your going to the specialist. Please let us...
Awww Barb, I'm sorry your having such trouble with these tremors. I do not have them so i can not offer any help, however i just wanted to let you know that i am thinking about you. I hope this new...
/community/emoticons/turn.gif HEY All, Cute idea Rhonda. I am 42 years old, I have a daughter named Dana and she is 11 years old. She quite a handful and keeps me on my toes. I live with Greg...
Hi Tinkerbell, Love the name by the way. I am sure you are frightened. The symptoms your experiencing are scarey ones, but MS mimics many diseases. It sounds as though your doctor is being pretty...
Hi there Cindy, I had a real bad reaction to the Neurontin. I was having real good success with it too when i started to get real itchy and then noticed that i had red welts all over. My Neuro took...
Hi there Katie, I am sorry you are going thru a tough time right now. I can not say i have had this feeling before. It maybe because of this new flair up that you are havng new symptoms. My left leg...
Hey John, I think seinfeld is one of the top shows too. How to answer the top favorites is difficult, wheww. I would have to say the one with the ugly baby and i also enjoy the one with the rabbi...
Hi there Linda, I am so sad that you are feeling this way. I really think it will pass for you tho, hang in there, ok?. I get like this too. When you feel down and out and have pain all over it hits...
hey estruc, Just wanted to chime in and wish you both my support on this. It is very scarey when your vision is involved. I had the vision thing about 7 years ago and it was not pleasant. I did not...
Hey Nicole, I totally agree with Gretchen and Rhonda. I was having the same issues that u are having, Nicole, I think that, number one, being a mom in itself is tiring and alot of women tend to loose...
Hi KM, Welcome to the board! I'm sorry your having these problems. You found a great place here. Theres nothing like talking to people who get where your coming from. The weird feelings of still...
Hahahaaaaa, Hi there witchy poo. You are too funny. THANK YOU Barb for posting this. We love you-love you-love you!!!! Interesting............. Hey did you hear Michelle Obama speak of her dad the...
hi there, I always am a "lefty", hahaha. I think my problem is because its my left side that is weak tho. Unlike Gretchen, i dont have the vertigo, thank goodness, that would drive me crazy. I had it...
Welcome to to the board Gemini! It really makes a huge difference talking to people who know hw you feel. Glad you found us! Lynn /community/emoticons/wink.gif ...
Hi Barb, I can't say that i have been numb head to toe. When my numbness started years ago, it was sporadic, in different parts of my legs. Now, it is pretty much in my feet. I get nerve pain and...