My name is Debbie
Diagnosed in December, long story short, March 2012 severe neck issues, led to MRI's and cervical neck surgery, have been dealing with fatigue, had hearing loss between March and August, forehead paralysis and hardest of all, cognitive impairment. MS doctor, could not, understandably dx me because of lack of physical symptoms. (looking back, we are not wondering if a hidden lesion caused my neck issues). However he noticed cognitive issues so he had me tested and that is where I flunked.
He ran all tests that excluded all other metabolic and infectious diseases and diagnosed me. I Started copaxone at his urging a month ago. I am filing for disability, beside my memory, my neck surgery has done nothing good and I am dealing with that. I am going through depression over this, as I am 48 and to hear my doctor say I am too young for dementia therefore it is MS is overwhelming. BUT my life is not over, I have 2 wonderful daughters, one who is attending LSU in the fall and the other will be a sophomore and still at home to keep me as sane as a 15 year old can if that is possible!!! My husband works out of state 3 hours away but we know it is time for him to come home. My life is blessed by the good Lord and I have such wonderful support of family and friends and I have the opportunity for counseling etc. so all will be good!!
Thank you
Diagnosed in December, long story short, March 2012 severe neck issues, led to MRI's and cervical neck surgery, have been dealing with fatigue, had hearing loss between March and August, forehead paralysis and hardest of all, cognitive impairment. MS doctor, could not, understandably dx me because of lack of physical symptoms. (looking back, we are not wondering if a hidden lesion caused my neck issues). However he noticed cognitive issues so he had me tested and that is where I flunked.
He ran all tests that excluded all other metabolic and infectious diseases and diagnosed me. I Started copaxone at his urging a month ago. I am filing for disability, beside my memory, my neck surgery has done nothing good and I am dealing with that. I am going through depression over this, as I am 48 and to hear my doctor say I am too young for dementia therefore it is MS is overwhelming. BUT my life is not over, I have 2 wonderful daughters, one who is attending LSU in the fall and the other will be a sophomore and still at home to keep me as sane as a 15 year old can if that is possible!!! My husband works out of state 3 hours away but we know it is time for him to come home. My life is blessed by the good Lord and I have such wonderful support of family and friends and I have the opportunity for counseling etc. so all will be good!!
Thank you
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