Hi, I'm Hillary from Norman OK. I was dx'd in 1996 after right-side paralysis of my arm and leg. Since then I've had many symptoms from double-vision to no vision to weakness to fatigue to numbness, etc. etc. etc.. Right now I have been battling MS hug for almost 2 years and it's winning. It is by far the most intensely painful symptom I've had. I've been on Betaseron off and on for over 10 years. I have three kids. When I was dx'd, I was dating a man and we got married. Neither of us really knew what MS was, and sometimes I feel guilty because I don't think he knew what he was signing on for. But he is really supportive and loving and tries to help all he can. My family (not DH) advised me not to have children, but I did not want to feel like MS stole my life from me, so I did have kids, and I'm so glad I did. They mean everything to me. They literally keep me alive because I know I can't do anything drastic when I'm in horrific pain, because my kids need me: Scott is 9, Allison is 5, and Susan is almost 1.
Anyway, I go off all my meds while I'm pregnant, so now I'm finally back on an antidepressant and have started interacting with the world a little again. So since I've been posting a little here, I thought I would introduce myself.
Anyway, I go off all my meds while I'm pregnant, so now I'm finally back on an antidepressant and have started interacting with the world a little again. So since I've been posting a little here, I thought I would introduce myself.
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