Thank you uppity. anyone else have any feedback on this?...
<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> I picked up my radiologist report form my MRI yesterday. It was compared to early March. Good news is the report says "no interval" change....
I don;t know if I am depressed... My depression has been caused by my life situation that just never changes. The same problems linger forever and have been lingering for years...I am in a tangled...
Lol! I went to EUROPE not Egypt, but good try! They both start with an "E"... I wasthere for a whole week and barely felt my symptoms cause I was having so much fun! Walked more than ever! You can...
YES YES YES!! I have the EXACT same thing! Even if I scratch slightly I have a big raised red line! And I itch randomly all over! The hives dont come unless I scratch the area...or even slight...
Hi Guys I totally understand the injection thing. I have only been doing my Copaxone for a month but those are daily. Have you tried the autoinjector?? I coudnt do the shots if I could see the...
Hi there, I have been on Copaxone for about 3 1/2 weeks. The only main reaction I have had are site reactions. I get a big bump at the injection site which takes a few days to die down... Beyond...
hello, I had a positive LP when I was diagnosed. I was diagnosed based on symptoms, positive LP, and growth of lesions on my brain MRi and inflammation in my cervical spine also. Take care and hope...
Hello, I am sorry you are going through this...You should request an LP for sure. Mine didn't hurt at all. I know people have different experiences but mine really did not hurt. And at least in my...
eesh. My first set of brain MRI's was on October 8. Had second set just two months later on dec. 8th. I had a bunch of new lesions in just two months! Scary huh?...
Hi, I took my 5th shot last night. the sting is there for about 10 minutes but the reaction goes away for me. Let's see....the only place I bruised a bit is my hip. My thighs left no redness at all....
OK, So the nurse came over last night and I have to admit, I was very nervous... She went through potential side effects etc. We practiced on a wash cloth. Anyways, I started with my right arm. Arms...
Hi all, Finished my last dose of 3 day solumedrol IV yesterday. I feel just fine. No side effects yet, except being tired. also, my itching is gone! WOO HOO! Was so aggravating! So it was worth it if...
I had a lumbar puncture about a month ago as well. Mine was positive. Like I said, I was diagnosed officially last week after further changes in my MRI. Took 4 months for an official diagnosis since...
Hi all, OK, so went back to the specialist yesterday...My MRI showed a growth of lesions in the last two months plus cervical inflammation... So my diagnosis is definite... I am VERY scared...Doc...
Ack. Its my neck not my womb....
What does inflammation in the cervical area mean then???...
Hi all, Am back from my trip to Europe! Was great! Anyways, had all new MRI's before I left... dont know exactly what they showed as my doc only comes in on Thursdays. But thenurse read me the...
Had my new SPecialist Appt... <!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> OK, so went and saw the new MS specialist for a second lookover. He was FANTASTIC first of all... He said I have...
Hi, I am seeing a new specialist for a second opinion....I have repeate dthis many times so sorry for boring you but positive LP, 6 lesions, and hand numb since 4 months and still probable... I want...
By any chance have any of you asked your neuros about this?? What do they say?? Do they say its MS related?...
So on Saturday I woke up VERY itchy for no reason! Just in random spots and very strange places like inside my ears and the side of my face, and my neck, and chest and back etc... Its terrible! I...
My appointment is next Thursday at 3:30... Yes, I am not officially "leaving" my current doc but looking for a second opinion for sure......
OK, so the fact that my current MS specialist has not bothered calling me back after I have left her two messages about my T-spine MRI makes me so mad...and the fact that she hasnt returned any calls...
Hi all, Am just getting so bummed... I am still in probable MS land and will probably be there for a while... I have an opthomologist appt on Jan 12 cause the MS specialist wants to test my field of...
SophieRose, How are you? Read my post "Saw MS Specialist...So frsutrated." I think you are in the same boat as me. I am 27 with lesions and a positive LP and my right hand is pretty much messed up...
So anyone have this experience? I have two REALLY good friends, who are the only friends in real life I have shared any of this stuff with.... Any of the possible MS and all that stuff. Anyways, one...
What is frustrating is knowing there is a clear neurological issue here that is affecting my body. The positive LP and lesions say that.... And I said "if its not MS what is it?" And she said "There...
OK, so saw the MS specialist today. Says that she is "leaning towards the MS diagnosis" but wont tell me for sure!!! Says she wants to do another scan in 6 MONTHS!!!! So that means I wait for 6 more...
Hi My husband was going to come with me but I told him I am fine to go alone. I dont like anyone actually coming in to the docs with me cause I want to ask a lot of questions etc... I get...
OK, tomorrow is my big day... I am hoping I get some sort of a diagnosis and a lot more information...Sux to be told you have MS but better than being stuck in the middle and not have...
Uppity, you are quite right. In fact the doc today said it was a "red herring." I will try taking regular painkillers and see if that helps......
No not on any meds... Maybe MS specialist can prescribe... :(...
SO I had my hand surgeon appt since the neuro had also told me I have torn ligaments. I was REALLY hoping the pain (and numbnes spossibly) was caused by the ligaments and they can be fixed. Hand...
Hi, Thanks again...I guess I am just in a rut right now with EVERYTHING. I also found out we cant even go anywhere except the UK cause hubby is not a US citizen so he needs the visa and the visa...
Hi Rhondab Thanks so much... about him taking the trip home... We did that last christmas also. Every one of our bigger vacations has been to India to visit his family. I understand this and that he...
Hi Courtney THanks. Can I ask what led to the diagnosis?? What tests were positive etc? How were you diagnosed for sure? Did they do a second MRI and more lesions or did they just decide you had...
Hi all To top off limbo land and the "probable" MS and random torn ligaments in my hand and massive work stress, hubby came home yesterday in this totally bummed out mood. You know men... They say...
Hi, Well, my neuro now has said its probable. But he said he is a stroke specialist, not MS, and the MS specialist could have a different opinion, which is why he said he is sending me to the...
So I a case of "probable MS" at this point... I see the MS specialist on Nov 21. I highly doubt she would say definite right now cause I have 5 brain lesions, positive LP, and numbness...I believe...
I talked with my doc again. I asked him whether I have MS. He said "If i knew for sure I wouldnt recommend that you see a specialist!" He said at this point he thinks "possible or probable." Gave me...
HI Snowdog, WHat tests were you positive for?? MRI? EP? LP?? Considering my numbing symptoms, lesions, and very positive LP, I am hoping a specialist can claify it sooner than later....
Hi Uppity, Yeah, from what I have read, lesions + positive LP = MS... And the LP wasnt just a bit of protein or something. tHere were 4 actual o-bands found... I dont think he is concerned I dont...
Hi all Thanks for the info...Pegleg did you have a positive LP?? So again, I have 5 lesions and 4 o-bands in my LP. My Visual EP was normal. Isnt the positive LP with lesions kind of confirming?? But...
I am all confused...He said its likely I have it, but he didnt confirm. Said I should get a second opinion... I dont know what to do...Does this mean I have MS for sure?? I dont know...I have lesions...
Hi OK I am more calm now...Doc still says probable. Hasnt confirmed...Said, I have three options 1. Start treatment 2. See MS Clinic and get an opinion 3. Wait until Jan and do another MRI to see how...
Nonspecific lesions and Positive LP...Doc said probable MS...So much for thinking it was the torn ligaments...
Ho RhondaB...What is your situation? I mean which tests have you had done and what ar eyour symptoms?...
Hi I know I sound impatient, and I am sorry! My LP results should comoe sometime this week... Doc said they come in in parts.. I guess whats borthering me is having these lesions and having no...
Hey so I let you guys know about the torn ligaments in my right hand...If that is all there is (havent gotten results of LP yet) why does my other hand hurt too? Why does my leg cramp up so much and...