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  From kimmie42 July 25

  thank u

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  From alitax86 June 23

  When initially receiving my diagnosis in 1986, I was a bit scared but decided to educate myself on the disease. Yeah, this sure helped, it scared me even more, but I was able to discern the difference between "what could happen" and "what was". No need to worry about something that may or may not happen. I find many books are great for caregivers as well. Helps them understand what you are going through. Some loved ones may not understand right away... keep this in mind and do not give up.
  
  I decided early on that I would "beat this". Of course a bit naive, yet I try all in my power to stay as healthy as possible. I went to support groups, attended seminars and for me these were not of much help. I found the best coping mechanism for me was work. Not an answer for all... and when I had to retire, it was a Bi*ch. Had to find other coping mechanisms.
  
  After 23 years of the disease I look relatively healthy. I credit my sense or humor... and the water therapy... and the drugs.... and of course my great neurologist.
  
  Another thought: going through menopause will have your hormones all over the place causing all sorts of mood swings. Through the years, my sense of humor has helped. I have a saying: "Better Living Through Drugs". Ok, my humor can be morbid at times. Best to you. Alita

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  From martieb June 23

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  From kimmie42 June 22

  hi,sweetie
  getting the news that u have ms is very shocking i know i was shocked and wonder how am i going to get through this. then i looked at my son who was 10 at the time an knew i had to be strong for him i knew he needed me. my husband of 20 years has been right by my side. this disease is very unpreciditable and very disabliabing. i was dx on april 14,2004 and in the past year an half i was gotten worse. my ms is progressing at a fast rate. but, keep in mind ms affects everybody differently. my mom told me something when my dad died when i was 8 it is called the serenity prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things tht i cannt change, the courage to change the things tht i can change, the wisdom to know the difference. i am 44 an i say that every morning before i get up an it helps get me through the day. here are 4 more things that keep me goin. 1."Life is to short to worry about what the future holds for us. 2."Live life to the fullest no matter how hard it maybe. 3."We will never know why God gave us this ugly disease until we meet one day. 4."Remember, u r not alone we are all in this together. please see my profile to many things wrong to list. my son is 15 now and is a big help to me i walk with a cane and he makes sure i ha ve it when every i get up he takes my shots out of the frig on the days i take my shots he knows when they are. he makes sure i take my meds on time. my memory is not like it use to be this is part of this ugly disease. if u every need to talk or have ?'s please feel free to ask an i will try and answer. sorry, for the small caps but i have tremors in both hand from the ms. i hope u can find comfort,support,unconditional love an meet some new friends who do understand. take ca re love ya

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  From Lelajane June 22

  i hope the docs can give you some encouraging news. Hang in there. it is really not as bad as it seems right now. Once you get on the right meds you will start to feel better love lela

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