Hi All.
My name is Ken, 32 years old, diagnosed in May 2012, Copaxone, LDN, Swank Diet (sort of). I lost most of the feeling in my legs at x-mas 2011. I was referred to a neurologist after a trip to the ER and he said don't worry about it sometimes you can get a cold and it will accidentally attack myelin.
In April the day my second son was born I lost the use of my right hand and arm and went back to neuro who sent me for an MRI. The MRI showed 8 lesions on my brain and one on my spinal cord. He gave me a dose of oral prednisone (which did nothing) and referred me to the MS clinic.
The clinic was a long wait and that summer was rough. I lost use of my left arm, left side of my face and had a hit of optic neuritis in both eyes. Thankfully i had recovered from all relapses 90 to 100%. I started copaxone in September.
I was good until April at which time i had my scariest relapse that I still have lasting damage from. It was optic neuritis that took away most of my vision while i was on a business trip. I did two different sessions of IV steroids before i regained vision in my left eye. My right is still an issue but seems to either be getting slowly better or i am getting used to the reduced vision.
It was at this point i got on the Swank Diet which i have to highly recommend to all. It has strong evidence to support it but more than anything it gives you a sense of taking control of your illness. Also i started a rigorous gym plan which has the same benefits.
I am not one to take anything lying down and have a family to support so i have doubled my efforts to keep as healthy as possible. If i cannot control the disease at least i can make my body as healthy as possible to recover from anything i am dealt. I have to give a shout out to knuckle who's intelligent and well researched posts led me to this board.
Below is my Eating and Training plans if anyone has questions or suggestions regarding Swank or any other part of my treatment please comment. I am eager for more discussion about this illness and how we can combat it.
Cheers,
Ken
My name is Ken, 32 years old, diagnosed in May 2012, Copaxone, LDN, Swank Diet (sort of). I lost most of the feeling in my legs at x-mas 2011. I was referred to a neurologist after a trip to the ER and he said don't worry about it sometimes you can get a cold and it will accidentally attack myelin.
In April the day my second son was born I lost the use of my right hand and arm and went back to neuro who sent me for an MRI. The MRI showed 8 lesions on my brain and one on my spinal cord. He gave me a dose of oral prednisone (which did nothing) and referred me to the MS clinic.
The clinic was a long wait and that summer was rough. I lost use of my left arm, left side of my face and had a hit of optic neuritis in both eyes. Thankfully i had recovered from all relapses 90 to 100%. I started copaxone in September.
I was good until April at which time i had my scariest relapse that I still have lasting damage from. It was optic neuritis that took away most of my vision while i was on a business trip. I did two different sessions of IV steroids before i regained vision in my left eye. My right is still an issue but seems to either be getting slowly better or i am getting used to the reduced vision.
It was at this point i got on the Swank Diet which i have to highly recommend to all. It has strong evidence to support it but more than anything it gives you a sense of taking control of your illness. Also i started a rigorous gym plan which has the same benefits.
I am not one to take anything lying down and have a family to support so i have doubled my efforts to keep as healthy as possible. If i cannot control the disease at least i can make my body as healthy as possible to recover from anything i am dealt. I have to give a shout out to knuckle who's intelligent and well researched posts led me to this board.
Below is my Eating and Training plans if anyone has questions or suggestions regarding Swank or any other part of my treatment please comment. I am eager for more discussion about this illness and how we can combat it.
Cheers,
Ken
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