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    Newly diagnosed... ready to say hello

    i have been lurking about for the last few weeks, not really ready to embrace my new addition to my life...

    but the days are passing and im feeling more optimistic..

    here is my story thus far...

    Im 23 years old and an intern at my college. i was stressed to the max this spring and in mid march i had an intense bout of pain on the right side of my face... it went away quickly, but afterwards my face went numb for a couple of days. it went away completely till easter..

    i had another episode but this time i was numb for a week and the tingling has never gone away since..

    needless to say i was freaked, i thought it was my wisdom teeth so i went to a dentist, who then sent me to a facial pain doctor, who then ordered an mri with contrast, who then referred me to a neurologist. the neurologist took one look at the scans and said it was suggestive of ms... i had a vep done immediately and after the results came back, i was prescribed a steroid treatment for slight optic neuritis that i was not aware i had... went back to the neuro who confirmed by ms and got me started on copaxone..

    in the last three months i feel like everything has been a whirlwind but im grateful for a quick diagnosis and a quick start to treatment..

    the tingling in my face is very annoying but im living with it and staying positive.

    im also happy i have not had any bad reaction to copaxone either.. just a small bruise (ouch) on one leg..

    ok im done ramblin.. for now..

    im happy to be here and to read about other people with this disease... i def need support.

    #2
    Hello luvpunk

    Welcome to the MS World Forums!

    Glad to hear that you're out of that 3 month whirlwind Sounds like things moved fast for you, and each doctor didn't hesitate to move you on to the next specialist in order to get to the bottom of your facial pain and numbness.

    You are fortunate for the quick diagnosis and initiation of treatment. You are tolerating Copaxone well so that's good news too.

    Is school still as stressful as it was for you? Maybe you can find some coping skills to reduce the stress some. Too much stress and anxiety is not so good

    I'm sure you will benefit from what MS World has to offer - information, support, and the shared experiences of others who are living with the challenges of MS.

    Hope to see more of your posts. We're here for you

    Take care,
    KoKo
    PPMS for 26 years (dx 1998)
    ~ Worrying will not take away tomorrow's troubles ~ But it will take away today's peace. ~

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      #3
      thanks KOKO for the welcoming words.

      im glad the whirlwind is over as well and i really feel lucky for how fast everything went.

      i am out of school until september and i have been takin the time to get everything in my life a little reprioritized.. i know now that i cant wear myself down to nothing and that i have to pace myself, which is a big adjustment for me.

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        #4
        Hello

        Welcome aboard, you have found a great place

        To lesson the stress of school, perhaps you could take some of your courses on line. Many schools offer that now.

        Stress free life is of course a dream world but there are ways to work around this MS thing sometimes. Rest is important.

        Nice to meet you. Looking forward to seeing your posts of your journey.

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          #5
          hello joan its nice to meet you too..

          unfortunately i am past the point of online classes, i graduate in december after starting a full internship at a local elementary school.

          i know its going to take a toll on me, but im lessening my work load and plan on making a conscious effort to get as much rest as i can...

          just hopin for the best!

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            #6
            hello joan its nice to meet you too..

            unfortunately i am past the point of online classes, i graduate in december after starting a full internship at a local elementary school.

            i know its going to take a toll on me, but im lessening my work load and plan on making a conscious effort to get as much rest as i can...

            just hopin for the best!

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              #7
              luvpunk810, welcome and I am so happy for such a quick diagnosis. A lot of us here had to wait years, so am grateful to hear that things are starting to improve in someways for people. Ramble away as much as you want. We are here for each other and we all need time to ramble or rant or whine or ask questions.
              "...the joy of the Lord is your (my) strength." Nehemiah 8:10

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