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    Hello! 30/M/Ontario - RRMS

    Hello,

    I'm a male teacher, aged 30, and I've had MS for about 10 years now. I do not yet have a permanent disability from MS. I have had three MS attacks since my initial diagnosis, but recovery has been great each time.

    My initial attack was an exciting experience; I had paresthesia, or numbness, from the neck down. I could not feel my body. For months it had felt like my head was screwed onto a robot, but I had complete motor control. I began taking Avonex as soon as my diagnosis was certain and the insurance cleared.

    I think my biggest curiosity about MS is in identifying human error from a symptom of MS: so things like unwarranted sharp pains, wanting a nap, or having a momentary lapse when thinking. I assume everything that might be a symptom is just a normal quirk.

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    Originally posted by Ultionisrex View Post
    Hello,

    I'm a male teacher, aged 30, and I've had MS for about 10 years now. I do not yet have a permanent disability from MS. I have had three MS attacks since my initial diagnosis, but recovery has been great each time.

    My initial attack was an exciting experience; I had paresthesia, or numbness, from the neck down. I could not feel my body. For months it had felt like my head was screwed onto a robot, but I had complete motor control. I began taking Avonex as soon as my diagnosis was certain and the insurance cleared.

    I think my biggest curiosity about MS is in identifying human error from a symptom of MS: so things like unwarranted sharp pains, wanting a nap, or having a momentary lapse when thinking. I assume everything that might be a symptom is just a normal quirk.
    Hi Ultionisrex

    Welcome to MS World!

    Good for you that you've recovered well from relapses.

    To me, your initial attack would have been kinda scary.

    I've never had to deal with attacks, as the MS has been a gradual progression.

    In any case, wishing you the best - hope to see you around on these boards.

    Take Care
    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
      Hi there! I'm a teacher too. Do your students and fellow teachers know about your MS? I am not particularly keen for people at my school to know about it.

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