I was just diagnosed in June after a 2nd episode in 2 years. My right hand is partially numb - has been for about 2 months. I found a new neurologist after my first doc blew off the symptoms and said my case is so mild, he wouldn't treat it with any meds. My new doc put me on a 3-day steroid treatment, but I fear it was started too late. There has been no change in my hand and I wonder if I'll ever get the feeling back. Medical friends tell me to be patient (the numbness was in my entire arm and now it is just in my hand so they say that is a good sign), but I am feeling crazy, depressed, scared, you name it. It seems like most things I read say that people that get attacks should recover more quickly or they won't recover at all. Has anyone experienced a long period of attack and then gotten a full recovery?
I am supposed to start Avonex this week and I'm scared about that too, but I'm not sure about the best alternative regarding meds. I'm wondering if Copaxone is a better option.
Any thoughts or advice is welcome. Thanks.
I am supposed to start Avonex this week and I'm scared about that too, but I'm not sure about the best alternative regarding meds. I'm wondering if Copaxone is a better option.
Any thoughts or advice is welcome. Thanks.
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