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  • About Me

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    dihenry

    Female, 26
    Ames, IA, USA
    Member since November 15, 2008

    • About Me

      I was just diagnosed with MS in July of 08. In my previous life I was a big time roller skater. I hope I can someday do that again on at least a smaller scale! Other than that I am a college student... an undeclared grad student to be exact.

      I was just diagnosed with MS in July of 08. In my previous life I was a big time roller skater. I hope I can someday do that again on at least a smaller scale! Other than that I am a college student... an undeclared grad student to be exact.

    • Interests

      roller skating, philosophy, school, comedy, friends, sports especially NBA basketball, ice cream, and many other things

      roller skating, philosophy, school, comedy, friends, sports especially NBA basketball, ice cream, and

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 1 journal post

    Yesterday

    Thursday

    • dihenry and giazera are now friends 1:06pm

    • dihenry wrote a journal entry: cooking idea 11:41am

      I have had this idea brewing for the past couple days. I wanted to ask you guys what you thought and…  
  • Journal

    • cooking idea

      Mood November 19, 2009 11:41am

      I have had this idea  brewing for the past couple days.  I wanted to ask you guys what you thought and maybe use some of my ds friends as …
    • i wonder

      Mood November 4, 2009 7:48pm

      rule of 3...  is it a coincidence or is it really just fate in my case?

       

      Everything seems to happen in 3s especially in my life.  When …

    • hospital again... growl!

      Mood October 22, 2009 11:52am

      3rd time this YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!  Growl!!!

       

      Doc K put me in the hospital again.  it sucks big time!  My stomach still feels like its …

    • I enjoy going to school in my underwear any time I want!

      Mood September 17, 2009 9:01pm

      its bad when you are on a first name basis with a lot of the people at the Health Center...

       

      What is even worse is when you are recognized …

    • Hawks- who knows because I quit watching Cyclones---probably 3 its just not the same

      Mood September 12, 2009 5:55pm

      Yes the Iowa Hawkeyes won and the ISU Cyclones lost.

       

      Today was the big interstate rivalry game.  Given how history has gone since I got …

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    • High Five

      From Mrhat November 13

      hi there is life after ms im 55 and have ppms but still laugh bye love bob hat

    • Chocolate

      From alohamsguy November 12

      Thx for the hug and I'm doing great. I finally quit smoking one month ago yesterday and feel terrific. I'm calmer, less fatigue, and can definitely breathe better. And fortunately I don't miss those horrible things one bit. My balance seems to have returned to near normal as well as the cognitive problems as well. So for the time being, I'm going to enjoy being relatively M.S. symptom free while it lasts. It could also be that the weather has cooled down somewhat as well; that probably is a factor too. So I'm not going to worry about when the next relapse/attack occurs, just enjoy everyday as best as I can. I saw your smiley face in the middle, so I hope things improve for you. I'm sending you some "chocolate" for the "happy" effect and lots of aloha from Hawaii. -dave

    • Sympathy

      From twinklee1 September 12

      i am sorry that things are not the way they used to be; i truly wished they were for you. i have no idea about things; i cannot even figure out my own life. but i do know that you should not be in a chair and mourning your father. inside he knows how you feel and he relives your love every day. be sure of that.

      you take care. lorrie

    • Hug

      From whatteva2001 September 5

      Yes she had a bad dr from the beginning of her diagnosis
      now with the new ms specialist she has been in better spirits

    • Hug

      From twinklee1 July 17

      please stay strong. and, some of those older folks might not be so bad. it sounds like you have a good handle on what is going on, and you have the brains to carry out your actions.
      twinks

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  • Goals

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is Mar 14, 09 255 days ago.

    Progress

    5 %

    Goal End Date is May 22, 09 186 days ago.

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is May 22, 09 186 days ago.
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  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
      Type: Relapsing-remitting MS

      I was diagnosed with MS in July 2008. I am currently an undeclared graduate student struggling to make it through.

      Treatments

      Baclofen Somewhat Helpful
      It took the edge off of my back spasms
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      I have been progressively getting stronger with physical therapy
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      made me very woozy in the head
      Provigil Working / Worked
      very good medicine to keep you awake
      Rebif Not Working
      I have had 3 flare ups in less than 5 months... Time to change for me!.
      Solumedrol Working / Worked
      very good medicine but it kept me up a few nights and made my blood sugar a little higher than normal.
      Swimming Considering
      Tysabri Too Soon to Tell
      I had a wierd arm numbness that went away... I dunno... I had my first infusion last month and I think I was more nervous than anything... Oh well... Time will tell if it works.
      Antivert Working / Worked
      took the edge off the dizzy spells... gotta love that!
    • Close College Stress

      I am an undeclared grad student who has been diagnosed with MS this year. I struggled through undergrad due to my health issues. Even without the MS college is stressful enough!

      Treatments

      Sleep Working / Worked
      A good nap is always good for everyone... The thing is I sometimes slept too much in undergrad due to my symptoms....
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      My true friends were what got me through undergrad and will get me through everything I have to go through in life!
      Provigil Working / Worked
      Miracle drug that got me through undergrad!!! After the doc gave me provigil my gpa shot up from a 2.2 to a 3.4 and I was able to handle all my jobs and extracurricular activities.
    • Open CADASIL

      My uncle recently had the genetic testing done and it showed up that he had CADASIL. My father had some strokes and his neurologist is ordering genetic testing for the same condition due to his symptoms. I want to learn more about it for my father's sake and possibly my own if I happen to have it!

    • Open Caring For Aging Parents

      I am an only child. My dad went into a nursing home in January of 08 shortly after I graduated from college. Theres also all the fun things that go along with that.... ie selling dad's house and car, taking care of his affairs, etc... it sucks! i also was diagnosed with MS in July so I had to clean and take care of business with weak legs and pain!

    • Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2004.

      Treatments

      Metformin Working / Worked
      I think its working ok.... Got diarhes with higher doses though. My bloodwork has come back ok since then.
      Dietary Modification Working / Worked
      it helps keep the weight down more.
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