Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
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Hi everyone. Just found out last week that I have RRMS. I went to my GP the beginning of May because I had been limping since March along with dizziness, numbness, pins and needles, vison problems and bladder control issues. They thought I had a brain tumor, mysthenia gravis or MS. There is a history of brain tumors in my family. My cousin died a few years ago after battling brain tumors for many years. She was in her early 40's. So that was scarey.
After the MRI, I was relieved to find out it wasn't a brain tumor. A spinal tap and evoked potentials and here I am -- definite RRMS. All the strange symptoms over the years now make sense. I think I've been living with this since 1999.
I would have went to the doctors in April but my father got very sick in March. Turned out he had untreatable liver cancer and we took him home. He came home on a Friday and passed the following Monday. I was his caregiver that weekend. The hardest thing I have ever done, but yet the best thing I have ever done.
I think my MS relapse got worse because of all the stress. After my father died, that's when all hell broke lose in my body.
So here I am....
After the MRI, I was relieved to find out it wasn't a brain tumor. A spinal tap and evoked potentials and here I am -- definite RRMS. All the strange symptoms over the years now make sense. I think I've been living with this since 1999.
I would have went to the doctors in April but my father got very sick in March. Turned out he had untreatable liver cancer and we took him home. He came home on a Friday and passed the following Monday. I was his caregiver that weekend. The hardest thing I have ever done, but yet the best thing I have ever done.
I think my MS relapse got worse because of all the stress. After my father died, that's when all hell broke lose in my body.
So here I am....
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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...
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jangy/Bigouies
I would have loved to know when a loved ones were going to die before it happened. I know that sounds strange! but will leave it at that.
I am also sorry about your dx, and wow, what a year this has been! You sound like a strong person, so you will do fine I think.
Hang in there, and it you ever wish to talk, just message me anytime.
(((iTiD)))
It was a relief that the doctor told me I have MS. My first words to him after that was, "Do anything you want to. I'll be you guinea pig."
I've been with that 'tude since. I am doing good.
We brought my mom to live with us the last 3 years of her life. It was a hard time and a time that I am so glad that we had. She was here with us when she passed. You are so right about it being hard! But we are so thankful that we were able to do it this way. That was 3-4 years ago.
I am sure that stress played a huge part in all of it. I do notice stress bringing on many sx.
Didn't mean to ramble, :)
Welcome!!
I am sorry to hear about the terrible time you have been through. I really hope life starts to get a little easier now.
Take care.
Claire
sorry you have to be a member of our club but we will try to make you feel at ease...grin
im sorry to hear about your father.. but i do understand what you are saying about it being both the hardest thing you have ever done and yet the best thing you have ever done..
we did that with my mother when she passed from breast cancer...
It was much better having her pass at home than in a hospital setting...
and oh yes stress does play havoc on your body in so many different ways...sigh...
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heather
On a positive note, MS is not life threatening. Is better to have MS now that to have been diagnosed and have it 10-20 yrs ago. I wish you well. Am here if you have any questions.