slpavman

Open Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Relapsing-remitting MS

In the fall of '98, after a bout with optic neuritis, I was sent by my doc for MS screening. I had multiple bloodtests and even 3 spinal taps, all of those tests were negative for MS ... However, when they did an MRI of my brain, they found 13 (or so) lesions. I was put on copaxone for several years, but my skins didn't tolerate it very well, so I was changed to beta interferon which I have been on over 6 years. I later found out that the first symptom I had, was probably Belles Palsy in '97

Treatments

Avonex Somewhat Helpful

Tolerated better than copaxone, which usually left a spot around the injection site, that felt like it had been punched hard. Seems to help minimize the exacerbations. I take Rebif, which I think is the same?Well

Copaxone Somewhat Helpful

This was the initial med I was on, it left sore spots wherever injected. Not sure HOW effective it was ...

Prednisone Working / Worked

Several times during "flare-ups" I was put on high dosage steroids (1000 mg a day by IV) for 5 days or so. It usually ended the flare-up the first couple of times.we Christians need a we

Provigil Somewhat Helpful

One of the symptoms I have, is chronic fatigue. I have taken this for it for about 4 years, it works pretty well. Lol, I take them like No-doze when I am driving long-distance.

Rebif Somewhat Helpful

Isn't this the same as Avonex? Actually I take THIS ...

Swimming Somewhat Helpful

While I was still active-duty Navy, I did this for exercise, it kept me in pretty good shape, but now I rarely have access to a pool. I can't jog or whatever, because it greatly affects my MS if I over-heat my body. My neurologist told me I sholdn't elevate my body temp over 2 degrees F.

Symmetrel Not Working

Took this over a year, it didn't seem to have ANY effect for me ... now I take Modafinil, it works a lot better (for ME at least).

Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful

I take 400 mg a day 200 morn and afternoon. I was previously on Citalopram which didnt seem to help at all.

Levitra Working / Worked

one of my early symptoms of MS was ED erectile dysfunction this stuff enables sex but it makes my eyes dry and achy for a couple of hours.

Ambien Working / Worked

I HAD troubles sleeping this helps.

Open Healthy Sex

Divorced after 22 years, from a woman that was emotionally cold, a prude about sex, and to be totally honest - not the brightest star in the sky. Really looking forward to a life centered around a relationship with the RIGHT woman

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

Sex without feelings is meaningless, it's just assisted masturbation, I DON'T do "one night stands". I've always loved to flirt but never let it go any further while I was still with the ex. I think (hope) that I have found the right woman. Only time will tell ...

Faith Working / Worked

I got more in tune with my Lord and savior Jesus Christ after the ex was out of the picture ... I feel a LOT better about THAT!

Open Life After Divorce

It's all in my profile ...