The story of my life (thus far) in a nutshell.
I was diagnosed with probable MS when I was 20. The advise at that point was 'wait and see'. There was no preventative medication back in the day. So, I left it alone and it left me alone - for the most part.
Through the years I had 'typical' symptoms. Whenever I sought medical help I was told 'oh no, this isn't MS, it is ___'
(Fill in the blank) Fatigue - could be low thyroid. Itching - allergic reaction to something unknown. Heat intolerance - you just got too overheated. Headaches - Now that's a whole different thread!
I did try Betaseron when it first came out but chose to stop because frankly I wanted to have children first and no one could tell me what it would do to those chances.
Well, in the last two months I've found I can no longer ignore the symptoms or write them off to anything else. Thankfully, very thankfully I found a remarkable doctor and now can embrace my diagnosis and treatment.
Waiting to start Copaxone. Injection nurse called Friday.
I believe information is the best way to face things along with the best possible attitude. I do however tend to keep things to myself as far as my problems go. I would much rather help others. But I'm learning this is not healthy and so I am posting here to connect to others. Hopefully we can help each other in this sometimes confusing, sometimes frustrating but always adventurous life!
I was diagnosed with probable MS when I was 20. The advise at that point was 'wait and see'. There was no preventative medication back in the day. So, I left it alone and it left me alone - for the most part.
Through the years I had 'typical' symptoms. Whenever I sought medical help I was told 'oh no, this isn't MS, it is ___'
(Fill in the blank) Fatigue - could be low thyroid. Itching - allergic reaction to something unknown. Heat intolerance - you just got too overheated. Headaches - Now that's a whole different thread!
I did try Betaseron when it first came out but chose to stop because frankly I wanted to have children first and no one could tell me what it would do to those chances.
Well, in the last two months I've found I can no longer ignore the symptoms or write them off to anything else. Thankfully, very thankfully I found a remarkable doctor and now can embrace my diagnosis and treatment.
Waiting to start Copaxone. Injection nurse called Friday.
I believe information is the best way to face things along with the best possible attitude. I do however tend to keep things to myself as far as my problems go. I would much rather help others. But I'm learning this is not healthy and so I am posting here to connect to others. Hopefully we can help each other in this sometimes confusing, sometimes frustrating but always adventurous life!
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