Believe me when I say that you're not alone when it comes to the leg pain thing, I was diagnosed last July and since then deal with the sharp numbing pain in...
I have had the exact same thing happen to me. It always seemed to happen at night (to me). I went to see my doctor who sent me to a neurologist. I went through...
I guess this is a drawback to living in a country with universal health insurance: it's hard to get appointments. Although it's hard to get an appointment with...
Optic Neuritis is what diagnosed me. Yes, I was pumped full of the intravenous steroids for a week and then tapered off of them orally for a few weeks. Yes, I...
Hi, I am 56 and was diagnosed at 40. Optic neuritis is how the Docs finally sent me to the neuros more than 17 years ago. I've had a few doses of Steroid...
Hello. I'm Marti and as a teenager I had classic migraine headache symptoms. They went away for years but now in my 40's and under quite alot of stress, I was...
Hi - Sorry to hear of your troubles. If you ask me, I'd say you need to reduce your stress as much as possible. The last thing you need is for your mood to get...
I just wanted to share that many people (including myself) with suspected and even diagnosed MS have clear MRI's on occasion. And I'm sure I am not the only...
Biogen Idec Aims To Resume Aale Ff MS Drug By MARK JEWELL / Associated Press Thursday, 1 September 2005 Biogen Idec Inc. will ask federal regulators to allow...
Final Push On Charity Ride By STAFF WRITER / Clitheroe Today, UK Thursday, 01 September 2005 Estate agent Bill Honeywell is now on the final leg of his charity...
Balanos Join Fight Against MS By HEATHER MOLL / Platte County Sun Thursday, 01 September 2005 Savina Lee said her family has always been a source of strength...
Mums Get Ready For a Great Run By STAFF WRITER / Clitheroe Today, UK Thursday, 1 September 2005 Three local mums are hoping to raise over £1,000 for charity...
Greensboro MS Society receives $500,000 gift By STAFF WRITER / dBusinessNews Triad, NC Thursday, 01 September 2005 As part of a campaign by the National...
Hello. I have just joined this group. I have taken Betaseron for 3 years, and before that was on Rebif for about 7 years. When I started on the Rebif I was...
Scientists Find Myelin-Control Molecule By STAFF WRITER / Sci-Tech Today Thursday, 1 September 2005 Scientists at New York University School of Medicine say...
I'm still having flare ups causing the top of my head & eyes & neck & shoulder to hurt plus now my right knee, leg, foot and lower back are being effected...
I believe that the Dr. is correct about one side of the brain not getting messages to the other. I have been taking neurotin for some time - one pill 3 times...
Three MS Patients in Campath Trial Get Blood Disorder By STEPHEN HEUSER / Boston Globe Saturday, 17 September 2005 Genzyme Corp. said yesterday that it has...
MS Doesn't Stop An LPGA Caddy By STAFF REPORTER / KOTV, OK Saturday, 17 September 2005 If you visit the John Hammons Golf Tournament this weekend, it's easy to...
I had the same experience. I didn't mind not taking the Betaseron because I hated the side effects. I became very scared about not taking anything. I spent the...
Please tell us how you modified your diet and what vitamins you take! I did something similar almost six years ago, and I believe it has helped me, though I...
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with MS earlier this year. I have constant pain & numbness in both feet. In looking back it looks like I've had it for at about...
Your early detection message caught my eye. I cried this morning since I was told yesterday, I will require a spinal tap in order to either rule out MS or be...
Just hang in there and take it one day at a time. I think the hardest part is not knowing rather you have it or not. But reading everyone elses story's has...
gmnena2002 and dmoraga93030, I wish the best for both of you. Remember to be strong and to remain positive. We are all here for you and will help you along the...
Hi everyone, I am reading alot about those that are just finding out about having MS. I have to say that maybe I was lucky! After a few years of arguing with...
I just re-read Deb's e-mail about being mis-diagnosed for a brain abcess when it was an M.S. lesion. This was one occasion where bad news was really better...