My husband, who is 52, was just diagnosed with progressive MS. We're not sure about the primary/secondary part. He has balance isssues. We have been going to...
Hi all, I am brand new here, and glad I found this place :) In late March, I was very stressed out with work piling up and very little rest. 10 days later, I...
Hi! I'm new to all this but was so impressed with the message about the family reunion etc. The positive attitude will take you far and not let this disease...
Hi, I'm new with questions too & I'm hoping to get to know you all and interact. So sorry for what you've gone thru. I was told about 20 years ago I might...
Hey people, I am Amy about to take the plunge and move in with my guy who has MS. His symptoms at the moment are: Bi-Polar, depression, fatigue and weak left...
My doctor has started talking about moving me over to Tysabri. I have been on Avonex for about 5 years. Just wanted to see if anyone here is using it and has...
I would definitely get a second opinion not only to ease your mind but because if it is MS you should get on one of the meds that slow it down as soon as...
Hello, my name is Sherry. It doesn't hurt to get a second opinion. Some of my first symptoms were optic neuritis and my leg going numb, especially first...
I have been told I should go on intermittant catheterization. Does anyone have any experience with this. I am told once you start you can't stop. Needless to...
I have done steroids in the past on a number of occasions. I have never seen real big or lasting results. It never was worth the side effects in my opinion. I...
Hi there, My present neurologist started me on steroids as well then after minimal improvement put me on Copaxone. I have now been on Copaxone for over four...
Hello, I have been reading everyone's messages and what others have to say and I have experence alot of the same systems. Haven't seen the neouro in awhile...
I am so distressed this evening. I can see the burden on my son, so it seems I need to keep more to myself rather than dump on him. Neither of us at this...
Some important things to note about our L.I.V.E. with MS Group: #1 Our purpose is to encourage one another as we face the many challenges of having MS, or...
Good evening everyone. I've been reading most of the posts…and trust me, every day is not "happy, happy, joy, joy" with me, even though it may seem like...
I see nobody's answered Richard on this, so I'll have a go... I guess everyone's thoughts on risk are different, but from my perspective I would never consider...
I was diagnosed with MS over a year ago. I think it's great that Amy wants to support her friend however she can *BUT* only he can change how he deals with...
Hi all -- Thanks so much to my earlier post replies. I actually submitted that in late May, so lots has happened since then. The numbness I felt in my leg that...
My recommendation is always to see a neuro that specializes in MS. It took me two neuros before I finally found the one I have now. Also make sure that the...
Copaxone seems to be well tolerated by most. I have been on it for several months and exacerbations are almost non-existent. I still tire easily, but I think...
I too have been on copaxone, never used the interferons, but been on copaxone since July 2003. The swelling and red marks decreased for me over time, may get...
Someone brought up the use of LDN. There is so little to go on, when looking at the side effects, so I thought I would share my experience with it. I am 46...
A former Safeway employee has filed a nearly $1.3 million lawsuit against the company, claiming her supervisor created a hostile work environment for her after...
I get the twitches. All over my body. Lasting seconds. Sometimes happens over and over for a few hours. I get it in my eye lids and even my eyebrow and...
yes, Yes, YES...I get twitching all the time. Sometimes it's like an electric shock jolts through my system, and I get them everywhere I have any muscles. No...
The health-enhancing properties of hemp have come under the spotlight this month with the launch of a drink containing hemp-blossom syrup (Cannabis sativa) in...
My experience with Copaxone has been good. I've been on it for over a year. When I 1st started injections I had swelling & redness at the injection site. I...
The multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri, which has for the most part been a successful treatment for individuals who suffer from the disease, is expected to be...
A preliminary study suggests multiple sclerosis patients are capable of adapting to resistance training favorably and those patients may be able to tolerate...
