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Hello all,
Thought I should introduce myself, and give thanks to the book "People with MS with the Courage to Give" on steering me to this wonderful site.
My name is Tatiana, I'm 33 years old, and just found out in Feb 2013 that I have rrms. Honestly, it may sound sad, but I was actually relieved when my doctor told me. At that time it was 2 years of major pain in my neck and shoulders, major neck muscle stiffness, and on/off numbness in my fingers. Several x-rays, blood tests, and random tests showed I was healthy, and it felt like my doc was looking at me like I was a liar. I've been to chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, a sports medicine doctor, and lastly a physical therapist, and it wasn't until her did she finally say "hey, you should go get an MRI". Thank goodness for the therapist! Got the MRI, and now here I am.
From what I understand, the pain in my neck is happening because my myelin is all "broken" up. Unfortunately, he said there was no way to pin point when this started because I've never had any of the major symptoms. Loss of vision, loss of feeling in my limbs that last longer than a day, and my hearing has also been fine. So, my thing is what haven't I been noticing that was happening to break up my myelin, and will it ever "heal"?? The "will it ever heal" question that still is driving me crazy!
My neurologist, Dr Cohen, said it looks as if we caught this early, and started me on Copaxone which I've been taking ever since. I use the autoject which is honestly the only reason why I've not had any issues with the shot. So glad they made that device, and things have been pretty good so far... can't complain too much.
I'm surprised to see how many people that this disease has affected. Before this, I can't say I've known anyone with
MS... now, I told a few co-workers, told a few close friends, and I found that 6 right off the bat also have this disease. That being said, I'm so glad I've been "open" with it. All these people have sat and talked with me, friends of friends have called me, and my co-workers best friend is that one that sent me the book that led me here. I think that is really why my "why me" stage only last a few days. Such an out-pour of support! I never realized it before but I'm truly blessed, and thankful for sites like these that offer support, kindness, and can help answer questions! So, thank you!
Thought I should introduce myself, and give thanks to the book "People with MS with the Courage to Give" on steering me to this wonderful site.
My name is Tatiana, I'm 33 years old, and just found out in Feb 2013 that I have rrms. Honestly, it may sound sad, but I was actually relieved when my doctor told me. At that time it was 2 years of major pain in my neck and shoulders, major neck muscle stiffness, and on/off numbness in my fingers. Several x-rays, blood tests, and random tests showed I was healthy, and it felt like my doc was looking at me like I was a liar. I've been to chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, a sports medicine doctor, and lastly a physical therapist, and it wasn't until her did she finally say "hey, you should go get an MRI". Thank goodness for the therapist! Got the MRI, and now here I am.
From what I understand, the pain in my neck is happening because my myelin is all "broken" up. Unfortunately, he said there was no way to pin point when this started because I've never had any of the major symptoms. Loss of vision, loss of feeling in my limbs that last longer than a day, and my hearing has also been fine. So, my thing is what haven't I been noticing that was happening to break up my myelin, and will it ever "heal"?? The "will it ever heal" question that still is driving me crazy!
My neurologist, Dr Cohen, said it looks as if we caught this early, and started me on Copaxone which I've been taking ever since. I use the autoject which is honestly the only reason why I've not had any issues with the shot. So glad they made that device, and things have been pretty good so far... can't complain too much.
I'm surprised to see how many people that this disease has affected. Before this, I can't say I've known anyone with
MS... now, I told a few co-workers, told a few close friends, and I found that 6 right off the bat also have this disease. That being said, I'm so glad I've been "open" with it. All these people have sat and talked with me, friends of friends have called me, and my co-workers best friend is that one that sent me the book that led me here. I think that is really why my "why me" stage only last a few days. Such an out-pour of support! I never realized it before but I'm truly blessed, and thankful for sites like these that offer support, kindness, and can help answer questions! So, thank you!
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