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December 7, 2008 3:50am
I stayed home Thursday and Friday due to bronchitis, sinus, and asthma issues. It was hard to breathe on Wednesday, so I …
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Eloise
is feeling OK
Yah! I'm going part time at the end of semester one. I feel very lucky to have a great boss and supportive husband.
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About Me
I am the mother of three sons: 27, 25, and 15. I teach English and speech at our local high school. I have been married for 26 years to my soulmate and best friend. I am recently diagnosed with MS and have lots of questions. I am pursuing a Master's Degree in special education. I enjoy walking, reading, gardening, and being with family
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Eloise replied to Knuckles’s discussion post Fingertip numbness, anyone? in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group 12:26am
Since diagnosis, my right foot has been somewhat numb and always tingly. Now my fingertips are tingling.…
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Eloise replied to butterflys’s discussion post itching in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group 12:23am
Yes, yes, yes! The itching drives me nearly insane. My back, especially between my shoulder blades, my…
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Eloise replied to jenthepara’s discussion post When to get Disability? in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group 12:04am
I can relate--I had a hard time with the handicapped tag as well--and I don't use it unless I really…
Wednesday
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Eloise updated their status 11:57pm
Yah! I'm going part time at the end of semester one. I feel very lucky to...…
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Eloise gave kimmie42 an I'm with you 11:55pm
I hope that you have a fantastic 2009--without flares! I'm looking forward to the rest of the year. Finally,…
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Getting 'Behinder' every day!
December 1, 2008 10:44pm
Phew! Just thinking of all that needs to be done around my house, at school, etc. is mind boggling. So why am I behind? Well, last week I came down …
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Rainbow
kuddos! part time is best and i'm relieved that you are easing up on yourself. xokatie
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HI,SWEETIE I AM SO GLAD THAT U WILL BE ABLE TO WORK 1/2. I HOPE 2009. ME ON THE OTHER HAND. I HAD TO STOP WORKING MH LAST DAY OF WORK WAS 1-9-08 BECAUSE MY MS IS GETTING WORSE I LIVE IN PAIN 24/7 BUT TAKE 1 OXYCODONE 4 TIMES A DAY. AND IT SEEMS TO EASE THE PAIN. I WALK WITH A CANE ALL THE TIME. MY ATTDUDE IS I WANT TO SEE MY SON GROW UP. YES, IHAVE MS BUT MS DOES NOT HAVE ME. TAKE CARE AND THANKS FOR TAKN THE TIME TO SAY HI. I APPRECIATE IT. TAKE CARE REMEMBER, U R NOT ALONE WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. LOVE YA
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THANK U SWEETIE I AM JUST AFRAID SOMEONE WILL THINK I AM MAD AT THEM WHEN IM MAD.THANK U FOR UNDERSTANDING. I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN PAIN 24/7 FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. LIKE TODAY AND TONIGHT THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS 34 DEGREES. MY NUEERO HAS ME TAKEN 1 OXYCODONE 4 TIMES A DAY IT SEEMS TO HELP. WELL, IT IS 11:30PM HERE IN WASHINGTON AND PEOPLE OUTSIDE ARE SHOOTIN OFF FIREWORKS AND MY 4 DOGS DONT LIKE THE SOUND. HOPE U HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR. TAKE CARE AND REMEMBER,U R NOT ALONE WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND TOGEGTHER WE CAN GET THROUGH ANYTHINK AS LONG AS WEE STICK TOGETHER. 2009 IS GOING TO BE FOR AND ME I FEEL IT. IT IS ALL IN GODS HANDS HE DOES TEACH US TO NEVER GIVE UP AND BELIEVE. BUT, A VERY HANDSOME SON WHO IS VERY PROCTIVE OF ME. MY HUSBAND OF 19 YEARS LOVE ME T AND HE IS ALOT MORE PROTECTIVE. THIS GOOD. I TRY AND SHARE MY LOVE AND MY KNOWLDGE TO OTHERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME. TAKE CARE AND STAY WARM AND KNOW I LOVE U.
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HI,SWEETIE I AM NOT YELLING AT U IT IS EAISER FOR ME TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE I HAVE TREMORS IN BOTH HANDS DUE TO THE MS.I READ UR POST AND IM PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE. I HAVE HAD 4 FLAARE UPS IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. EACH TIME I WAS DONE 1 FLARE UP I WOULD HAVE A DISABLITY. SO,FAR I WALK WITH MY CANE ALL THE TIME BECAUSE MY BALANCE IS OFF. I HAVE REALLY BAD TREMORS IN BOTH HANDS. I DROP THINGS MORE OFTEN. I LIVE IN PAIN 24/7 BUT, AFTER A WHILE U LEARN TO ADJUST TO THE PAIN. I TAKE 1 OXYCODONE 4 TIMES DAY IT IS HELPING A LITTLE. YOUR NUERO CAN MAKE DECISION. I KEEP A JOURNAL SO THT I CAN SHOW MY NUERO CAN SEE WHAT I GO THROUGH ALL DAY. SEE MY PROFILE TO MANY THINGS WRONG TO LIST. I HOPE U HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY GOD BLESS U AND KEEP U SAFE AND SOUND. SORRY,FOR THE EXTRA SPACES BUT MY TREMORS ARE BAD. TAKE CARE
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My Christmas gift to you Michelle, is a prayer for better health & special blessings in this most special time of the year....the celebration of our Blessed Lord & Savior...Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas & God Bless!! ;) ~Tonya
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Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Relapsing-remitting MSI am a 50 year old mother of three diagnosed with MS in October of 2006.
Treatments
- Avonex Working / Worked
- Side effects were easily taken care of with ibuprofen (flu-like symptoms); felt more energetic for a few days and symptoms seemed to improve. Very few side effects now.
- Symmetrel Somewhat Helpful
- Given this for fatigue. Sometimes I think it helps; sometimes not.
- LDN - Low Dose Naltrexone Working / Worked
- I believe it is giving me more energy and motivation! I feel much less overwhelmed when I take it.
- Laughter Working / Worked
- Nothing beats a hearty laugh--makes me feel wonderful! I have a quirky sense of humor, but so enjoy laughter.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- This should actually be my #1 treatment because without faith, I am nothing.
Close Diabetes Type 2
I was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago (type II). Fortunately, I am able to control it through diet and exercise. Four months ago, I was diagnosed with Multiple Schlerosis. I am a high school teacher.
Treatments
- Dietary Modification Working / Worked
- When I watch carbs. and exercise, it is easy to keep my blood sugar at appropriate levels. I've become much more knowledgeable about carbs. and portion sizes.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have suffered from depression for over 25 years. I was recently diagnosed with MS and have had this condition for ??? Depression is a symptom of MS.
Treatments
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Fantastic! Don't know what I would do without it. Went from Zoloft to Paxil to Effexor. Paxil started harming my liver. Effexor is a life-saver!
- Paxil Working / Worked
- I take a tiny dose along with effexor since Paxil started doing damage to my liver. The combo. I take works extremely well.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- I take just a tiny dosage. I have a high anxiety level and the small dose takes the edge off.
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- Talking with others who share similar experiences is comforting as well as reaffirming.
Open Conduct Disorder
We adopted a special needs child at the age of 2. He was diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder, which is an umbrella of sorts for ODD, ADHD, mood disorder, learning disabilities, and now the 'fringe' of a conduct disorder. Now that he is 16, my husband and I are definitely challenged as parents.
Treatments
- Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
Open COPD & Emphysema
I have been tentatively diagnosed with COPD, having had lung/sinus infections since 10/07.
Treatments
- Albuterol Somewhat Helpful
- I don't like this drug as it hypes me up. I think it does help a little though.
- Pulmicort Somewhat Helpful
- I just know this has a steroid in it and that I have to really rinse my mouth and gargle to avoid yeast infections. I'm uncertain if it works; I use it right after the albuterol
- Prednisone Working / Worked
- Makes breathing a bit easier. Seems to work less and less the more I have to take it. Hate the side effects as I taper off.
- Menthol (Topical) Working / Worked
- I have loved this since I was very young. It really helps stuffy noses! I also rub in on the soles of my feet and put soft fuzzy socks on. It seems to help curtail coughing somewhat. At any rate it is a comfort medicine more than anything else.
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