I was diagnosed at 25 after my first year in grad school, I began taking copaxone which turned into rebif which turned into betaseron (for reasons other than symptoms). I basically took my diagnosis and my meds and ignored everything else. My symptoms are changing. Used to be just numbness and tingling that moved around my body. Lately, I have, as best as I can describe it, a 'heavy' or tired right leg.
I have read in many places that people with RRMS tend to progress to a progressive MS within or around 10 years. I am getting closer to that mark and am finally considering a family.
I keep wondering if it is too late for me to have a baby. I am about to turn 34 and my eggs are getting dusty (sorry just how it goes in my head). My symptoms are getting to the point where I cannot ignore them anymore.
Are there any women (or men) that have had to consider this and decided to try anyway? I would very much like to hear how these two events have changed your life.
On the flip side, if you decided not to have children, can you tell me what pushed you to make that decision and how you see it now?
I have read in many places that people with RRMS tend to progress to a progressive MS within or around 10 years. I am getting closer to that mark and am finally considering a family.
I keep wondering if it is too late for me to have a baby. I am about to turn 34 and my eggs are getting dusty (sorry just how it goes in my head). My symptoms are getting to the point where I cannot ignore them anymore.
Are there any women (or men) that have had to consider this and decided to try anyway? I would very much like to hear how these two events have changed your life.
On the flip side, if you decided not to have children, can you tell me what pushed you to make that decision and how you see it now?
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