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I think this is my first time here, but I've been on other MS related message boards in the past. I used to be involved with one that no longer exists and it was a wonderful place.
Some people didn't fit in there because of the philosophy. Things were not typically sugar coated, and there were no rainbows and unicorns. I liked that. I am a paramedic, and we are a really blunt bunch of folks. I am not great at sugar coating things.
About me: As I said previously, I am a paramedic (29 years) full-time. It may come to an end soon because I am starting to have some problems. That's okay. I planned for that by obtaining a B.S. in computer science. If I end up in a wheel chair, I can roll under a keyboard.
I'm 49 years old, married (19 years) to a wonderful wife, I have 2 children. I have a 16 year old daughter that is driving and dating. I have an 11 year old son that is all into video games. I got a little bit of a late start on this fatherhood thing. My family is my life. I know many people focus on their careers, and to an extent, I do too. I focus on it for the purpose of keeping my family up.
My wife just graduated nursing school in October. Our area is evidently saturated with nurses. So far, finding a job has proven to be an arduous task. She is also a paramedic, and has thought about getting back on an ambulance just to have a job. Our area is concentrating on hiring only BSN nurses.
My MonSter: I was Dx in may of 1996. I can't complain a whole lot because I've had a relatively light course of this disease. I've been on numerous DMDs. I'm currently 8 days into Aubagio. At day 29, I think it steps up to a higher dose. If anybody is on it and can let me know how you're doing with it, I would appreciate it. Like many people, my first Sx was numbness, coupled with some dizziness. After a few seconds, it was gone. Later I experienced Optic Neuritis, and was blind in my left eye for about 6 weeks. My vision is still not right in that eye, and I have loss of Red/Green color vision.
I have an excellent neurologist. She is very open-minded (except for cannabis) and will listen to my concerns. If I come to her with a proposal of trying something, she will listen and then either agree to it, or give me reasons (based off of evidence) as to why we shouldn't try it.
Other meds she keeps me stocked up on are Provigil, Zanaflex, and, most recently, Prednisone. I'm currently receiving IV Solu-Medrol. I'll finish my course on Friday, and then we'll see how my left leg is doing after that.
Not quite sure what else I can add, but feel free to hit me with questions. I'm not shy.
Chuck
Some people didn't fit in there because of the philosophy. Things were not typically sugar coated, and there were no rainbows and unicorns. I liked that. I am a paramedic, and we are a really blunt bunch of folks. I am not great at sugar coating things.
About me: As I said previously, I am a paramedic (29 years) full-time. It may come to an end soon because I am starting to have some problems. That's okay. I planned for that by obtaining a B.S. in computer science. If I end up in a wheel chair, I can roll under a keyboard.
I'm 49 years old, married (19 years) to a wonderful wife, I have 2 children. I have a 16 year old daughter that is driving and dating. I have an 11 year old son that is all into video games. I got a little bit of a late start on this fatherhood thing. My family is my life. I know many people focus on their careers, and to an extent, I do too. I focus on it for the purpose of keeping my family up.
My wife just graduated nursing school in October. Our area is evidently saturated with nurses. So far, finding a job has proven to be an arduous task. She is also a paramedic, and has thought about getting back on an ambulance just to have a job. Our area is concentrating on hiring only BSN nurses.
My MonSter: I was Dx in may of 1996. I can't complain a whole lot because I've had a relatively light course of this disease. I've been on numerous DMDs. I'm currently 8 days into Aubagio. At day 29, I think it steps up to a higher dose. If anybody is on it and can let me know how you're doing with it, I would appreciate it. Like many people, my first Sx was numbness, coupled with some dizziness. After a few seconds, it was gone. Later I experienced Optic Neuritis, and was blind in my left eye for about 6 weeks. My vision is still not right in that eye, and I have loss of Red/Green color vision.
I have an excellent neurologist. She is very open-minded (except for cannabis) and will listen to my concerns. If I come to her with a proposal of trying something, she will listen and then either agree to it, or give me reasons (based off of evidence) as to why we shouldn't try it.
Other meds she keeps me stocked up on are Provigil, Zanaflex, and, most recently, Prednisone. I'm currently receiving IV Solu-Medrol. I'll finish my course on Friday, and then we'll see how my left leg is doing after that.
Not quite sure what else I can add, but feel free to hit me with questions. I'm not shy.
Chuck
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