I've been gone so long.
April 7, 2009 4:34pm
Wow, time has flown. I can't believe I have not been on here since September. I guess I have been too distracted by trying to feel …
Swillis
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Swillis
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About Me
I was diagnosed with MS in 1994. I am a high school teacher and LOVE my job. However, it is rapidly becoming difficult to make it through each day in the classroom. I am currently having the most trouble with severe pain and am desperately seeking something to help me through these difficult times.
I was diagnosed with MS in 1994. I am a high school teacher and LOVE my job. However, it is rapidly becoming difficult to make it through each day in the classroom. I am currently having the most trouble with severe pain and am desperately seeking something to help me through these difficult times.
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September 2, 2008 7:27pm
School has started back; this is week four with students. I am only working part-time this year (at my doctor's request) and it is helping …
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Climbing back up the Ladder
May 31, 2008 5:02pm
Today was a little better pain wise. I feel like I fell all the way down the ladder and now I have to crawl back up one step at a time. I …
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Good Day was only one day
May 29, 2008 7:57pm
Unfortunately my good day did not last beyond that day. I have had some of my most painful days ever this week.
Yesterday and today have …
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Finally....a good day!
May 18, 2008 7:01pm
I can't believe what a wonderful day I have had today. This is the first day in a very long time that I have not had any pain. I have …
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Hi this is fussyleg. Just wanted to say hello and hope your day is going well. Wow being a teacher is such an important job! As a neighbor in GA I hope you are lovin this Sunshine as much as I am. It can really help my mood.
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hang tuff if working is what you want to do.just don't make your self to tired. i am trying a new pain medicine to me ultram 50mg it has helped me a lot.i know i ask the lord to just give me the strenght i need to do what i need to do.my husband is having a hard time with his health now, so i just need the strenght to do what i need to do for him.
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GOD BLESS YOU SWEETHEART
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HI SUZANNE, I JUST WANTED TO APOLOGIZE FOR NOT WRITTING YOU AS OFTEN AS I'D LIKE.I'M GOING THRU A DIFFICULT TIME RIGHT NOW AND I'M JUST NOT UP TO IT,SO PLEASE BARE WITH ME.I'M GLAD SCHOOL WILL BE OVER FOR YOU SOON AND HOPE YOU ARE DOING OK. YOUR GOOD FRIEND,DIANE
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I love the white hat story. Thanks for sharing that. Prayers for you as well.
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Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Relapsing-remitting MSI have been daignosed with MS for 13 years. I've had my share of ups and downs but recently just a lot of downs. I have a wonderful and very supportive husband, one son and one step-son.
Treatments
- Avonex Not Working
- Was on it for 4 years but never felt good on it. I did not feel it was doing any good. I hated feeling like I had the flu three days out of each week.
- Baclofen Working / Worked
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Lyrica Not Working
- Stopped taking due to headaches and weight gain. Did not help relieve the pain.
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- Solumedrol Somewhat Helpful
- Wellbutrin Too Soon to Tell
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentMy mother passed away on March 31, 2007. She had battled cancer for 27 years. She fought hard and never lost her mind during that time. I was very close to mother. She was my best friend. I also have multiple sclerosis and my mother was always so good to help me through my major attacks.
Treatments
Open Chronic Pain
I have been suffering from chronic pain for over 2 years. It is getting progressively worse as my Multiple Sclerosis causes tremendous daily pain throughout my body. The areas affected most are my back, neck, legs, and upper arms.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- Occasionally seems to cause even more pain. But generally helps.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- 3 times per day.
- Lidoderm Working / Worked
- Helps at night when I am trying to get comfortable enough to sleep.
- Morphine Working / Worked
- I take 30 mg 2x per day. Pain is still there but is much more tolerable. Doctor says we will increase dose soon.
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- Have taken it for MS for over 12 years. Recently, pain specialist increased to 800 mg. 4 x per day. Makes me gain weight but I can't do without it.
