Humunculus

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

It's been a long time since I felt "well", but for years no one believed my deterioration. Being diagnosed in Oct. 08 was a great thing for me--finally I had a name for my pain.

Treatments

Avonex Working / Worked

Got my year MRI to check the progression, and so far the MS is "stable". I haven't gotten any worse, so I guess I can safely say this is working.

Baclofen Working / Worked

This works really well for spasticity. I take it before bed sometimes, mostly for my left leg which seizes up occasionally.

Neurontin Working / Worked

I take a lot of this to keep the pain down. I'm supposed to take more, but it makes me really tired so I haven't tried that yet. I live with a bit of pain to keep my head focused.

Physical Therapy Considering

I went a couple times, but not only was it expensive it just didn't feel like it was doing anything except exhausting me.

Prednisone Working / Worked

Seems to really help with the sickness related to the injections. I only had to lay down for a couple hours instead of all day.

Solumedrol Working / Worked

I took three infusions of Solumedrol before beginning my therapy with Avonex. It really seemed to help calm the almost constant flares I was having.

Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Parent

Both of my parents are dead. my mother when I was 13, and my father when I was 23. I miss their guidance, and their belief in me.