Hi everyone!
My name is Jen, I’m 32, and I was dx with RRMS when I was 14. I had my first symptoms at 13. I was largely symptom-free until I was 29 and became pregnant with my first child. Then my body went to **** I lost my coordination and balance, I got a nystagmus, and lot of weakness. These are permanent symptoms for me, and it took me a long time to come to terms with this, because I was 30 and couldn’t run, or walk properly. I had/have fears that I won’t be able to care or play with my kids (I have 2 now!). I’ve never found a support group for MS, much less for those dx so young, or going through pregnancy or parenting with symptoms. I was on Betaseron briefly at the beginning of my journey, but I’ve been mostly treatment-free. Now that we’re done having kids, Tysabri is what my neuro is suggesting.
Anyway, that’s a quick blurb about me! I live in London, ON, Canada! I cope with dark humour and chips lol. Thank you for having me here!!
My name is Jen, I’m 32, and I was dx with RRMS when I was 14. I had my first symptoms at 13. I was largely symptom-free until I was 29 and became pregnant with my first child. Then my body went to **** I lost my coordination and balance, I got a nystagmus, and lot of weakness. These are permanent symptoms for me, and it took me a long time to come to terms with this, because I was 30 and couldn’t run, or walk properly. I had/have fears that I won’t be able to care or play with my kids (I have 2 now!). I’ve never found a support group for MS, much less for those dx so young, or going through pregnancy or parenting with symptoms. I was on Betaseron briefly at the beginning of my journey, but I’ve been mostly treatment-free. Now that we’re done having kids, Tysabri is what my neuro is suggesting.
Anyway, that’s a quick blurb about me! I live in London, ON, Canada! I cope with dark humour and chips lol. Thank you for having me here!!
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