Hi IndianSummer48 and Chris Schomber, I believe I am one of the "miracles" when it comes to getting SSD. I applied in May 2009, filled out a tremendous amount of different packets, went through 3 SSA...
I've never been diagnosed with dystonia but your post has similarities that I have experienced. When I was around 10 I had turned my head to speak to someone but then couldn't move it back. My...
If you are not comfortable about a Lumbar puncture right now I would ask about having evoked potentials done. Just as Gretchen stated, it can show the disease. I've been diagnosed since 10/2008 and I...
I don't think he was talking about Cymbalta. I just played back my recorder and it sounds like he's saying "see-no-wha", that it's a new fibro medication that has epinephrine properties, etc....I'm...
Update: I went to my regular neuro appt Friday. He basically said that my body had not recovered yet from the event in Nov, and now this last one has hit me really hard. Something about my immune...
How amazing, my family and I have been hashing over some of the same questions you replied. Gretchen you are one of a kind! My neuro is not an MS Specialist; however, he has MS himself. I used to...
Hi Gretchen! I'm so glad to hear from you! I hope everything is going well for you. Oh how I hope you are venturing on the right path. The reason I questionned about such a long relapse is that I had...
First I apologize for not writing lately but I had been back in the hospital and two more surgeries later having such a wonderful time.....lol Secondly, I apologize about my first question as I know...
what chronic diseases are and how people could be affected. I know one thing.....I Don't miss all these medications I now have to take! lol...
Oops! Sorry about my spelling/grammar error - forgot to check before [posting. I'm still having lots of ccognitvie problems myself....
Heather, I agree with Gretchen and everyone else.....that a second opinion is needed. I myself have been diagnosed with MS and have not had the spinal tap test done. My Neurosurgeon told me how she...
Thank you very much for your responses & prayers. Gretchen thank you for the tips. I've got the Vitadmin D3 but I wil get the calcium and ask my dr about the bone denisty test. My first solemdedrol...
Hello everyone, sorry it has been a while since I posted last. I endured my first infusion with only few side effects that are being managed. I just had my second infusion done this afternoon. It...
Thank you Gretchen1, odettesmom, Ebullins & Motown John! The responses have been uplifting to me and I appreciate it very much. Talking with others has helped me the most, especially now. I was...
Hi Motown John Thank you for your reply. I live in Georgia so I'm quite a distance from MI. From internet research there's only a few locations in my state that have an MS Specialist. If I may ask,...
Hi rhondab! Thank you so much for your response and words of encouragement. I believe my neuro is a rare gem b/c he's very understanding and compassionate. I know he has experience with MS patients...
Hello, I am new to posting as I have never posted before so please bare with me. I am newly diagnosed with MS and have been trying to educate myself and family as much as possible. I was told by...