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  • About Me

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    francis5598

    Female, 36
    Vermilion, OH, USA
    Member since April 11, 2008

    • About Me

      I finally got dx'ed Sept. 09! 2 yrs after 1st optic neuritisisbut Dr. says I have had for at least 8 yrs but have been misdiagnosed! Nw I am getting ready to start tx. I have 3 growing boys that keep me very busy! I am a realtor and work at chevy! Also trying to finish college! So yes MS--- I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR U!

      I finally got dx'ed Sept. 09! 2 yrs after 1st optic neuritisisbut Dr. says I have had for at least 8 yrs but have been misdiagnosed! Nw I am getting ready to start tx. I have 3 growing boys that keep me very busy! I am a realtor and work at chevy! Also trying to finish college! So yes MS--- I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR U!

    • Interests

      I have 3 active growing boys! I am going to college. I love spending time with family! I love gardening, water (especially when I get to the ocean, OBX), games, kids' sports, coffee lover, boating, and the sun if it ever comes finally in OHIO! I also love to bowl!

      I have 3 active growing boys! I am going to college. I love spending time with family! I love gardening,

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 3 hugs received, 1 hug given, 1 journal comment

    Yesterday

    • francis5598 wrote a journal entry: I did it! 10:00pm

      Well I did it! I gave myself my first shot of avonex! I was a nervous wreck but did it! I made it thru…  

    Thursday

    • francis5598 gave ddeadred a hug 5:40pm

      You name the day I am there CJ! I need a girlz break! Starting my avonex this weekend! Vert nervous and…  

    November 12

    • francis5598 gave momf333 a hug 11:34pm

      Hi Dianey! Thx for you kind words of support and encouragement! It is a relief to finally have a dx now…  

    November 7

    • francis5598 gave hunterD a hug 6:32pm

      Dave thx for all your kind words and support! I am very excited to start tx but nervous too! I look at…  
    • francis5598 gave ddeadred a thanks 9:32am

      Hi CJ! Thx so much for ur loving and supporting words! This was such an important Dr appt but very nerve…  
  • Journal

    • I did it!

      Mood November 22, 2009 10:00pm

      Well I did it! I gave myself my first shot of avonex! I was a nervous wreck but did it! I made it thru the flu like side effects! Got the horrible …
    • Dr. appt update!

      Mood November 6, 2009 9:01pm

         After a 2 1/2 hr ait to see DR, I finally got in to see him! Got new med to try to relax muscles in my legs! SOMA!  Continue …
    • Dr. appt Fri. , finally!

      Mood November 2, 2009 4:47pm

      It's almost here!Yea! I get to go back to the Dr. on Fri. and he is hopefully starting me on my first MS tx! Yea! It has been a long haul to get …
    • MAIZEE MAE aka Lazy Maizee is here!

      Mood October 12, 2009 5:13pm

          What a joyful but tiring time in my life! How exciting, I finally got a girl!  Maizee Mae or aka to my boys Lazy Maizee …

    • diagnosis at last!

      Mood October 5, 2009 3:10pm

      Hi everyone!

       

          Just a quick note to let all my friends know, i have finally been diagnosed! After many struggles I have …

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    • Kiss

      From hunterD Thursday

      got all your thanksgiving plans made? how does the holiday stress effect you? it is terrible for me, and there`s no escaping it either. all the screaming kids, the rushing around, ... and i wouldn`t miss it for the world!!!! have a great day! love ya, dave

    • Kiss

      From ddeadred Thursday

      Darling, I would absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE to get some gals together!! I have a feeling it will need to wait until Spring just because the roads down here are VERY UNRELIABLE... It's not like being in the city and some of the country roads do not even get touched... Luckily, we don't get as much snow as you do for sure!! (Remember, I lived up north for over 11 years--we were at the edge of the snow belt and got dumped on...)

      As far as your Avonex, your hubs should be MUCH MORE SUPPORTIVE!!! It's really scary when you first start giving shots! Is it a subQ or intermuscular??? I'm not very familiar with Avonex as I've only done Betaseron and Copaxone (which I LOVE)... He should understand that you are scared! I certainly was!!!

      Love you darling, and we will definitely be having a girlz get together in the future! I think I'm pretty far from Mansfield, though I'm not absolutely certain... Hmmm... Of course, my new truck isn't 4 wheel drive either... Hey, it was a deal I could not pass up and Daddio came through with money! Guy still LOVES his truck you found for us!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR THAT!!! xoxoxo Cj

    • Kiss

      From ddeadred Tuesday

      Sherry darling, you are ALWAYS WELCOME ON MY FARM!!! You know, Jackie (JAV) visited early last summer, and I really think we should all plan a GIRLZ RULE party on the farm next summer! We'll get as many from here as possible or even a couple from my PPMS support group here in town... WE WOULD HAVE SOOO MUCH FUN!!! Think about it and I'll send this is Jackie as well! xoxoox Cj

    • Kiss

      From hunterD November 14

      sssssmmmmmmoooooooottttttcccccchhhhhhhh!!! love ya, dave

    • Kiss

      From ddeadred October 29

      Darling, I'm soooo sorry! I think you told me about the allergy before... Hmmm... I hope they find something that works for you and I'll try to figure out something homepathic for you! xoxoxo Cj

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  • Goals

    Progress

    40 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 2, 08 539 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

      Still don't have Dx, hopefully soon! May 1, 2008 next MRI and MS appt.

      Treatments

      Baclofen Not Working
      Allergic to medicine
      Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
      optic neuritis IV steroids and oral after 5 months still have vision problems but gained 20lbs
    • Close Lupus

      Hi, my name is Sherry. For the past 6 months I have been going through the dx process for MS now as of my latest Neuro visit they want me to get tested for Lupus? I have fibromyalgia, Optic Neuritis, and Symptoms. Her are my other symptoms: Fatigue, muscle weakness, muscle spasticity, bladder dysfunction, tremors, migraines, neck pain, chest pains, sleep problems, dizzines, blurred vision, doulbe vision, and light sensitive vision. I also have 2 lesions on mRI.This has been a long process.

      Treatments

      Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
      Baclofen Working / Worked
      Had to quit using because I had a allergic reaction
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