Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.
My name is Terri and I was DX'd a few weeks ago after a bout of optic neuritis. Did 5 days of solu medrol (spell?) and now awaiting the completion of all the follow up testing with the neuro to start meds. He is suggesting either Tysabri or Gilenya.
I am 50 yrs old and have been dealing with various symptoms for over 2 years. It is somewhat of a "weird" relief to have a name for the "monster" versus using seizure meds for what was believed to be non-epilepsy bouts.
The final dx was found when a spinal cervical and thorasic MRI and spinal tap were done. Previous to this I had only received several brain MRI's over the past 2 plus years which showed issues including a small menengioma were found along with lesions, but not MS dx confirmed until the new Tests had been done.
I am currently not working due to recovering from the optic and other issues. I have been reading all I can and have found this site very useful.
I love crafts especially sewing, crocheting, and journal/ drawing.
I live in S. California, with the best husband, he is my rock! I just put a note on our front door the says " we will beat this together" and a few little drawings.
Thanks for all those who post, and for all the words of encouragement given. I feel I'm dealing pretty well, with only short periods of depression. I think staying positive is very important, and hope to give help when I can to others....
What a trip MS has been so far!
My name is Terri and I was DX'd a few weeks ago after a bout of optic neuritis. Did 5 days of solu medrol (spell?) and now awaiting the completion of all the follow up testing with the neuro to start meds. He is suggesting either Tysabri or Gilenya.
I am 50 yrs old and have been dealing with various symptoms for over 2 years. It is somewhat of a "weird" relief to have a name for the "monster" versus using seizure meds for what was believed to be non-epilepsy bouts.
The final dx was found when a spinal cervical and thorasic MRI and spinal tap were done. Previous to this I had only received several brain MRI's over the past 2 plus years which showed issues including a small menengioma were found along with lesions, but not MS dx confirmed until the new Tests had been done.
I am currently not working due to recovering from the optic and other issues. I have been reading all I can and have found this site very useful.
I love crafts especially sewing, crocheting, and journal/ drawing.
I live in S. California, with the best husband, he is my rock! I just put a note on our front door the says " we will beat this together" and a few little drawings.
Thanks for all those who post, and for all the words of encouragement given. I feel I'm dealing pretty well, with only short periods of depression. I think staying positive is very important, and hope to give help when I can to others....
What a trip MS has been so far!
) that sx started 2 years previous and you didn't have to wait that long- I had to wait 10 years! I too found some relief with my dx. Wasn't crazy after all - lol.
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