I've had MS for many years (diagnosed in 1983). There have been many up and downs, but this last bad relapse has overwhelmed me. A month ago my husband had a second heart attack. We live in northern British Columbia and he was sent by air ambulance to a bigger center. He had 5 stents put in and was sent home. He absolutely refused to have me come with him, and our daughter was with him. The stress of sitting by the phone waiting for a call was so difficult. I thought I was going to lose him. Then two days after Ken came home, our beloved little dog had multiple seizures and died in my arms. (There is no vet available here on weekends.) Then there were some extended family stresses I could do nothing about. No surprise - a week ago I had a big relapse that hit my legs and vision.
I had 3 days of IV Solumedrol that were difficult (anxiety and panic attacks). Now I'm left with painful muscle spasms in my legs and I feel overwhelmed and hopeless. I tried to talk to my family doctor and was given a prescription for antidepressants. She has never been very supportive and appointments are always rushed. I'm trying to be strong for my husband, but am not sleeping and my legs are hurting. This is so difficult and I don't have anyone to talk to.
Thank you for listening. Someone please tell me that things will get better.
Lisa
I had 3 days of IV Solumedrol that were difficult (anxiety and panic attacks). Now I'm left with painful muscle spasms in my legs and I feel overwhelmed and hopeless. I tried to talk to my family doctor and was given a prescription for antidepressants. She has never been very supportive and appointments are always rushed. I'm trying to be strong for my husband, but am not sleeping and my legs are hurting. This is so difficult and I don't have anyone to talk to.
Thank you for listening. Someone please tell me that things will get better.
Lisa
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