Hello All!
I am a 26 year old female from the USA and am now living in Europe. I was first diagnosed with MS on a sunny April day in 2010. The reason I remember it so clearly is because I was out with bike in a local park as my vision started to become cloudy. I chalked it up to allergies... Until a couple of hours later, when I couldn't see words on a paper, I realized something was wrong.
As it turned out, I had optic neuritis and was immediately put on steroids, had several MRIs, blood tests, and a spinal tap. I was in the hospital for 5 days and was completely blind in my left eye for a good 6 weeks.
Sometimes I wonder if the lesions on my brain are in areas that control emotions and behavior because I feel like my psyche has been slowly going downhill since my diagnosis.
I forget also that I have MS, except for my daily injections of Copaxone and as I said before, the lingering thoughts that I may slowly be deteriorating.
When I was diagnosed, I had absolutely no one with me. Since my diagnosis, friends have come and gone. I am lucky to have a very supportive boyfriend though. He truly is a saint for all that he puts up with from me.
I know that MS doesn't mean the end of the world, but sometimes I feel like it might end up being so. I wish I could be more positive. I used to be.
I'm looking forward to exploring the forums and chats. Hopefully I can bounce back to my old self sooner than later! =)
I am a 26 year old female from the USA and am now living in Europe. I was first diagnosed with MS on a sunny April day in 2010. The reason I remember it so clearly is because I was out with bike in a local park as my vision started to become cloudy. I chalked it up to allergies... Until a couple of hours later, when I couldn't see words on a paper, I realized something was wrong.
As it turned out, I had optic neuritis and was immediately put on steroids, had several MRIs, blood tests, and a spinal tap. I was in the hospital for 5 days and was completely blind in my left eye for a good 6 weeks.
Sometimes I wonder if the lesions on my brain are in areas that control emotions and behavior because I feel like my psyche has been slowly going downhill since my diagnosis.
I forget also that I have MS, except for my daily injections of Copaxone and as I said before, the lingering thoughts that I may slowly be deteriorating.
When I was diagnosed, I had absolutely no one with me. Since my diagnosis, friends have come and gone. I am lucky to have a very supportive boyfriend though. He truly is a saint for all that he puts up with from me.
I know that MS doesn't mean the end of the world, but sometimes I feel like it might end up being so. I wish I could be more positive. I used to be.
I'm looking forward to exploring the forums and chats. Hopefully I can bounce back to my old self sooner than later! =)
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