Hello there, Normally I frequent the MS board but this is a question and concern for my mother-in-law. She is 64 and has been dxd with PR and Osteo-Arthritis. Her physical activity has always been...
Hi there, I also have only been on copaxoneand really like it because the side efects are very minimal it does not affect me to be able to put in 8 hrs of work with no problems. I started using the...
My very first MRI was no contrast and my whole body was in the tube but they only took pictures of the head and or spine to check for leisions or scaring. It wasn't so bad. Thank god I am not...
Hey thanks all, So far the articles I have read were very informative. Scary...but helpful. It is odd thought since cerbral atrophy is a factor of MS you would think there would be more discussions...
Thank you rhondab and MSBlessed. /community/emoticons/smile.gif I'm having a bad run of luck with my memory and forgetting stupid simple things. I'm fairly new in my job (almost 1 yr) and I have a...
Hi, I just had my latest MRI and along with my first contrast MRI. My neuro explained that the contrast hightlights the active leisions as well. But I can still see the "scaring" on the regular MRI....
I rotate all 7 areas. I use the AJ. My hubby does the rear/hips, and both arms. If I am ever alone. I will compress the AJ closed (being careful of course!) and I will take packing tape and tape it...
Hello everyone, This site is so packed full of great information and informative people I thought I would ask this question. I've been dxd with MS for 2 1/2 years now. I just had my 3rd (annual) MRI...
Thank you for the advice/info. I may chalk it up to recovering from the stomach virus, but I do feel so much better today no more nausea. I am going to the Doc tomorrow. I still don't have much of an...
Hi Peg Leg, What about a walker? I've seen one at Sam's Club for about $80. It's pretty nice and sturdy, and from what I remember you may be able to place a laundry basket on the top rail/basket...
I am mainly concerned with the hot flashes and nausea. Wondering if the hot flash is the cause of the nausea. Or can you just feel nauseated off and on all day without vomiting? I've heard that...
Hi there, Every so often since childhood I would get the heebeejeebees! /community/emoticons/smile.gif Little that I knew a few years back it now has the name of RLS(Resless leg syndrome). Not sure...
I am not sure if this is related to my MS or not but I have been ill with a stomach virus for 3 days. I am finally over it I hope. I've been getting nauseated and really hot during the evenings. I...
Hi albia, I felt the same way as soon as I got diagnosed (5/04) I was the same way at work (I had let all my coworkers in the know). Some days I'd come in and I was like dang! Why all of the sudden...
On my dad's side my uncle has it. He's had it for 21 years now. Only just last year he got in a wheelchair. He was swimming laps 3 times a week. So when I got dx'd I was not afraid and did not think...
Hi, Hope the LP went well. I really hope you are not currently dealing with the terrible insane SPINAL HEADACHES! /community/emoticons/sad.gif Not fun at all. Unfortunately I got them, but treated...
I haven't (fortunately) had to use any steroids yet. However, in regards to the oral medication prednisone. Does anyone know what the effects are if someone is taking it on a long term basis? I could...
HI All, Thank you for the helpful words of advice. I did contact shared just to see what there reaction was. Of course it was the usual. "Oh sounds, interesting, well it's nothing..." Then the nurse...
Hi I've been on Copaxone since I was dxd 2 yrs ago. I've never tried anything else and I really don't have very bad side effects. However, this one has come up more frequently and seems to worsen...
I have had MS for 2 1/2 yrs. One year prior to my inital exacerbation (episode), I also had numbness in my fingertips that lasted for at least 6 weeks. It was annoying because I was in a typing class...