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faithorn1
faithorn1
I recently went to my Dr. and he had mentioned secondary MS. I never dealt very well with this from the beginning and now I wish I had something to end my life
Anne8
Anne8
I am not sure how best to start. . . I guess, try not to take it as a death sentence. You sound exceedingly depressed. Are you on, or have you ever been put on an anti-depressant? A LOT of us take them, I myself am on a very mild one which I take at night to help me sleep, it might help.
Try to read my post on 'Discussing Progressive Forms of MS' I hope it can help at least a little. (I am guessing he has said your relapsing-remitting form is now secondary progressive?)
Roughly 50% of all cases (or maybe more) end up as progressive. Mine STARTED as progressive. . .
Hang in there!
faithorn1
faithorn1
Thank You
GeminiAmy
GeminiAmy
How long have u had MS? Hang in there:)
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
It's normal to get ticked off and depressed from time to time. Helps me to always have a plan of action. How's your diet and exercise program? Has the doctor suggested anything? Physical therapy?

I'm planning to beat this thing and my docs have been back and forth with progressive or not progressive. It always helps to have a plan of action and then to revise that plan as much as you need to in order to enjoy your days. You've just got to expect better for yourself and do whatever you can to make that happen.

"Expect the best - you just might get it!" Love that expression.
Plan of action and supportive friends. That's my suggestion. :)
marilyn4342
marilyn4342
Hang in there, I went from RMMS to PPMS . I am in a study right now for a drug to stop the progression in its tracks! It won't reverse it but you won't get worse. I have been on the trial for a year. So far, so good. I also do not taking any of the MS drugs! I feel better. Exercise if and when you can! Positive thoughts and people here make a big difference as well!
faithorn1
faithorn1
Thank you all. Being here has always been a big help. I got some bad news concerning my son who is in prison for 5 years, he was denied his release. I could not get a lawyer and my ex-husband drug addict did not help. It was like instantly lost control of my legs and my balance.
marilyn4342
marilyn4342
Prayers!
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