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JCStormy
JCStormy
Hello,

I'm still a little lost so, please, bear with me. I was just diagnoses with relapsing MS after a week's stay in hospital for what I thought was just a pinched nerve... that last 10 weeks, or so; the "Mommy Pain Tolerance" thought it would go away.

I guess I'm still in shock and looking around to see what's where. Between the tingling that won't go away and the staggering off-balance, I guess I'm still working things out but I wanted to say...

Hi! :)
Steve0716
Steve0716
Sorry you have to go through this, but welcome to the site. Information really is power, so try to find out what you can about MS and prepare to fight back. God bless.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Hi JC Stormy - Welcome to the MS thread. Of all the things I could start off with mentioning, I'd like to say that you should remember that initial symptoms can subside and you would feel fine. You're right in that this is a lot to take in, adjust to, grieve about.

Education is a wonderful thing. Richard COhen's book, Blindsided was helpful in teaching that no two MS experiences are alike. Remember that just because one person is going through one thing or another, it doesn't mean any of us will end up with the exact same symptoms.

I've been trying to eat right, get exercise, keep myself busy and keep on my goals. I take several supplements to help me out too. This is a great place to share ideas and support. Glad you're with us.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi JC. Welcome to the group. I, like you, am reasonably new to the MS world. I got my official dx in January and I am now ramped up on my meds. This group is very very helpful and there is a wealth of information here. There is also always someone here to listen. Sometimes ya just need to vent in order to deal with this stuff :)

Again, welcome, and let me know if I can do anything for you :)
EPagain
EPagain
Hello JCStormy & welcome to DS,

Sorry about the the diagnosis but glad they can start proper treatment. Lorrie is right no two people with MS have the exact same symptoms. Sometimes when you develop a symptoms it stays with you and sometimes it ends up going away.

Knowledge is power. My hubby has found a number of things very helpful including getting IgG antibodies to allergens checked and avoiding trigger foods. Below is the top ten things that hubby, with RRMS, found helpful over the last 8 years or so.
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/loved-ones-who-support-someone-with-ms/discussions/messages/14005425

This board has many nice people so if you have any questions, suggestions or need to vent please feel free to do so.

Big hugs to you
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