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Anyone just have one attack

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Hi everyone, I was told I had CIS Clinically Isolated Syndome. Which means CIS which I found out from this website through good friends. My neuro never said anything, not a word, just put me on avonex and had me join a MS Alliance Support Group. I came into the hospital with my whole left side numb. Now, the only thing that is sort of numb is my foot when I do move around too much.

I would like to know if anybody has had one attack and also for the people who have had more "how long did it take before you had your second attack"

Please answer me, because I am really scared right now and I am wondering if anyone is going through the same thing.
Thanks alot everyone
You guys are the best!!!!!!!!!!!


HUGS and prayers, Margaret.
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I had just one I think, in april. I shrugged it off and drug my foot around a couple weeks til I went to ER in may, been rehabing ever since. still on my first I guess
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My second came within about 6 mos of my first (and initial dx)-i was on avonex when the second happened
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I had my first attack 12 years ago, was really fine til this january..new thinking with neuros these days is they start you on meds after first cis...i guess they want to get it early...good luck to you and don't be scared..we're all here
"hugs"
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I had my first then 1 yr almost to the day I had my second, and now I am secodary progression as my MS seems to gradually get worse and no major relapses so far anyways
Hugs
Morgaine
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thanks everyone, you really are helping me. Lots of HUGS
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I was dx last nov. 2006. had my first attack in aug. of this year and, was better withing 6 weeks from iv steroids. just started into my second attack last mon. diff. symptoms this time. but the truth is like Im sure you have heard many times, everybody is different and you really cant go off what somebody eleses ms is doing. Im glad your on treatment. good luck to you.
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I had my first attack when I was 16. I didn't know it was MS at the time, but I couldn't walk. I didn't get another major one until I was 30. My entire left side went numb. This lasted for about a week. At this point I was diagnosed. My third happened when I was 36. I lost vision in my left eye and now have some difficulty walking. My vision has since returned but I still struggle with the walking. Stay positive and be healthy. I think my MS would be MUCH worse if I didn't take care of myself. When I get plenty of rest I can move around without difficulty.
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I was dx in 1997 numb legs, didn't really last that long. In 12 years I have only had about 5 or 6 things happen that didn't last long. I am not taking any meds as of yet.
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Hi, thanks for all your replies I really appreciate it, Margaret
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My attacks were 10 years apart and now about every 2 to 4 years.
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