I just re-read Deb's e-mail about being mis-diagnosed for a brain abcess when it was an M.S. lesion. This was one occasion where bad news was really better...
When I was diagnosed with MS at the age of 21, my partner, parents, siblings, and I quickly learned how challenging it can be for a family to cope with this...
I am new to the group so thought I would introduce myself, I am 49 years old. Married with 4 daughters, 1 step-son and 8 grandkids. 2 Dogs and 1 cat. I live in...
Thank you for your great sense of humor! I was having kind of a down day. Laughter is a good medicine. I don't think I'll try the math CD-ROM! I totally...
Holly, I would love to participate in your survey, but there wasn't enough information in your e-mail to find your profile on yahoo. By the way, I am the...
My name is Melissa and I have 2 kids 10 and 4 are there ages. I’m new to this too. They said that I had MS back in 2001 and now in 2005 they finally...
Sounds like you have a very busy, busy life. Well, when you need a break and someone to listen, tune in to this MS sight for support. Sometimes trying to keep...
Hello All, I have a question about attacks. I know each one of us are different and have different symptoms. I had an attack of pins and needles that sent me...
Hi I was dx'ed in June 05, still waiting for the medicine due to medi-cal taking forever. I was just wondering if there are people who have a hard time...
I have two kids ages 14 and 20. I take a shot once a week. I have braces on (toe drop), they are plastic and fit in the shoes, also have walkers, but don't use...
I really felt for you Kim when I read your email today. Hang in there, and reach out to family & others in your area - support groups - church groups - there...
My heart goes out to you Kim! MS can cause confusion and depression. Is there someone you can talk to to help you get out from under feeling so overwhelmed?...
Is there anyone else that has to wear shorts all the time? Even in the winter? I can't stand for anything to cover my legs. If I wear pants I feel like my...
Hello my name is Mindy and I'm 29. I've had MS for about 6 years and about 3 years ago I had a bad fare-up where I felt the same intense pins and needles all...
I am living with my ex-husband's now even though we can't seem to move past our divorce. I don't know who to call or where to start looking for support in my...
I’ve had MS 4 yrs now. I'm on Betaseron which I don't believe works but the steroids I took early in my MS were nastier. I have what I believe is steroid...
I just wanted to let you know that I understand what Mindy is going through. The same thing happened to me with the shots. I was so sick & I kept telling the...
Sounds pretty difficult Kim! It's hard when you don't know where to turn and I've found that most people aren't very understanding unless they've been through...
Feedback: Don't just lump all "shots" into the same experience. I did 2 yrs on Avonex and never got over the flu-like symptoms, eventually ruining my whole...
Kim is not alone. I am divorced, too, and living with my ex-husband again, after 12 years. We choose not to remarry for a number of reasons - I should write a...
I've been on the Beta Seron shots for 4 1/2 years. I think they've helped alot in slowing down the progression of the MS. I don't get alot of side effects as a...
I have never used shots for my MS. I think the shots are major profits for the drug companies. I use Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in pill form, no side effects....
Hello everybody. My dad has MS and he constantly gets urinary infections. My mom has tried she everything she can so we're hoping maybe some of you has...
Hi Pronto8it - The best advice I would offer, based on my experience with several bouts of urinary tract infections is summed up with one word CRANBERRIES -...
Hi, I have MS, was diagnosed in 1999. I use to get UTI's all the time, so my Dr. put me on the antibiotic macrobid -100mg. I take a pill everyday, also I drink...
Hi, A week ago I had to get my first shot, also my first of any kind of medicine - I am on avonex. I wanted to ask you how it was for you because I went and...
You need to get yourself a shooter, which makes delivering the shot to yourself transparent, then do the shot at (say) 9pm, get ready for bed, ice the site up,...
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