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Dnice229
Dnice229

I don't really know how to start this off so I'm just saying Hey I guess. I was diagnosed with MS 4-5 days ago and I'm 16 years old in the middle of midterms to say I'm a bit upretty would be fair right. It started a couple of month ago end September with optic neuritis. The hardest part of that was me not being able to roll my eyes at people without getting a pain shot to my eye. I was referred to the neurologist and got all the usual tests recently got a lumbar puncture  which hurt a lot. I don't really know what to do with myself my friends know my family knows (even though my dad is in denial). I just still feel very alone.

RiS
RiS
Listen, it's a sad thing no matter what age you are. I was 43 years old when diagnosed 18 years ago. I was a pre-school teacher at the time and after 7 years I quit. Had to work through my feelings of anger. Later on, I had to work through a divorce because he couldn't deal with my disability. (I was married 30 years at the time)! Needless to say, I was pissed! Now, 2 years ago I moved 2 hours away from the ass and 4 months ago I met someone and he loves me for me! So, all I can say is hang in there. Stay strong and hope for the best. I'm now 61 and I fight every day and even though I want to I won't give up. So, DON'T GIVE UP!
Ladybug7
Ladybug7
Welcome to the group! Optic neuritis was my hubby's first symptom too. The most important thing to remember, I think, is that you can still live a full life, even with MS. Yes, there will be tough days, but there are lots of good ones too. Plus, there are an increasing number of treatment options out there that slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life. If you ever feel alone, please stop by and visit. We're all here to support you however we can. Wishing you the best!
coinlieutenant
coinlieutenant
I am very sorry for your diagnosis and that your life has thrown this at you. No reason not to feel bad. You will learn quickly though that you can deal with this and lead a very normal life. A couple of quick recommendations:

1. Find an in person support group
2. Change your diet right away. No gluten, no dairy. It will be tough, but you will feel a remarkable change.
3. Find a good treatment regime and get on it.
4. Find a good exercise regime.

You are going to do great. Don't let MS beat you!
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Ms symptoms come and go too. The optic neuritis is one that I've heard a lot of people start out with but it can leave just as mysteriously as it sets in. There's a lot of thoughts about diet and exercise. Mostly, it's the idea of eating non-processed, fresh foods. The latest info out is that whole grains are okay... it's only the processed foods that weaken our immune systems. And exercise... oh yes. There is tons of research dating back through the ages... it is very helpful to exercise, and when you don't feel like it, just do some stretching instead.

If you didn't get upset about this diagnosis, you just wouldn't be human. I still get upset every now and then. ♥
SSGROCK
SSGROCK
I was diagnosed with MS 2 and a half years ago and I was 49 years old. At the beginning all I could think of is having to be in a wheelchair, and having someone take care of me but now I know better. You can live a normal life as long as you want it to be normal.
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