Another first timer here. Diagnosed the week before Christmas 2012 what a present! I had the tingling in my right foot, tingling down my spine, and weakness and numbness in my left leg for at least 4 to 5 months. The only constant symptom was the left leg. We thought it was a back problem and was treating it with the chiropractor and even with a cortisone shot but nothing seemed to help. I work in asphalt construction as a working foreman and I managed to work until the week of Thanksgiving and that's when I experienced some dizziness and being light headed. Went to the doc and they told me to go home thinking it was a virus. Returned in a week with a different doctor and after a handful of test I was told to see a neurologist. The neuro was great and very comforting the first visit he had mri's and blood work done and the second included a spinal tap and a confirmation of ms.
I'm 38 years old, married and have a 6 year old daughter and a 4 year old son. The hardest part is not knowing how ms will effect my family financially. As of now there is no way I could return to work, legs have no endurance and fatigue after limited physical activity. I've been on Rebif for two weeks and haven't had any side effects which is great but I can't help to think about the future and my family. I feel that I am blessed to be able to walk and I have come to terms with having ms but it is scary as you all know!
The last two weeks my legs seem to either be good or bad, I was hoping it would just settle down but maybe time will tell.
I was also told by a rehabilitation counselor from the state that I should apply for ssdi being that I couldn't perform my duties in the construction field anymore. I've worked heavy duty construction or have driven truck for the last 20 years. Any advice or past experiences would be welcome.
I shouldn't forget to say my wife has been great throughout this ordeal and I don't think I could get through it without her. My daughter gives me hugs and kisses whenever she thinks I am down and that is the most amazing gift I could ask for!
I'm 38 years old, married and have a 6 year old daughter and a 4 year old son. The hardest part is not knowing how ms will effect my family financially. As of now there is no way I could return to work, legs have no endurance and fatigue after limited physical activity. I've been on Rebif for two weeks and haven't had any side effects which is great but I can't help to think about the future and my family. I feel that I am blessed to be able to walk and I have come to terms with having ms but it is scary as you all know!
The last two weeks my legs seem to either be good or bad, I was hoping it would just settle down but maybe time will tell.
I was also told by a rehabilitation counselor from the state that I should apply for ssdi being that I couldn't perform my duties in the construction field anymore. I've worked heavy duty construction or have driven truck for the last 20 years. Any advice or past experiences would be welcome.
I shouldn't forget to say my wife has been great throughout this ordeal and I don't think I could get through it without her. My daughter gives me hugs and kisses whenever she thinks I am down and that is the most amazing gift I could ask for!
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