Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
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my brother was diagnosed three years ago with transverse mylitis. After his second episode of symptoms he was told it was ms. He went from a wheel chair to a walker to a cane. He was very determined to get better. The last 4 weeks have been very tough. His determination seems to be gone. He has stopped working out. He is whenever he is at work. After doing much research I went to him to discuss depression. After much persuation he finally called the dr. and got a perscription for an anti depressent which he does not want to take. His wife has gotten to the point wher she is not very supportive. Also through his depression he has, unadmittedly" stopped working out. As a result his legs have weakend and he has fallen several times. do you have any advice on how to deal with this situation
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Hi all! This is for those of you that have or have had the same neurologist for 4 years or more. I have been with mine now since 2009. He is one of the best movement disorder secialists in the midwest. I know he is extremely busy on the lecture circuit now and in fact not taking new patients there is a huge waiting list for him. BUT.... I feel like my visits are not what they use to be. He...
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
Depression can be both a cause and a symptom of MS, so treating it is important in getting your brother his quality of life back. You can't do it for him, but neither can family members withdraw support out of anger or frustration. It only makes you feel more alone and reinforces the "I'm worthless" crazy talk that is so common in depression.
Look for the positive. Did your brother do a little more activity on one day, even if he didn't work out? Note that. When he falls, is he able to get himself back up? That's key, as falls are common. Did he join the rest of his family for dinner when all he wanted to do was crawl under a rock and be left alone? Let him know you're glad to see him. Meet him where he is right now, and give the antidepressant time to work -- it can take up to 6 weeks before you see marked improvements.
Hang in there!
-Karen