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    A LITLE BIT ABOUT MYSELF

    I have had MS for 34 years!
    EDUCATION: I hold degrees in Computer Science and Business Administraton
    PROFESSION: Prior t taking Disability I was a Vice President of Enterprise Computing and Tlephony for a fortune 1o bank. Prior to the Bank I was a Sr. Consultant to a 120,000 employee company. I was internationally involved with Artificial Intelligence and was very much involved with the PC evolution and computer networking.
    PERSONAL:I am Married {48} years, the father of 2 boys, the Grandparent of 4.


    MEDICATIONS
    Ocraface, prior (Tysabri, Avpnex, Copaxone, Betaseron)
    Several Oral meds
    AMBULATION: PowerChair, briefly use waler

    #2
    Welcome back, myoest1!

    I see you haven't been here for quite some time, but glad you're back.
    I've had MS for 31 years myself and back then there weren't many DMT's. How is your current DMT going for you?

    You've had a successful career in the past!
    Hope to see more of you here
    1st sx '89 Dx '99 w/RRMS - SP since 2010
    Administrator Message Boards/Moderator

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      #3
      Originally posted by myoest1 View Post
      I have had MS for 34 years!
      EDUCATION: I hold degrees in Computer Science and Business Administraton
      PROFESSION: Prior t taking Disability I was a Vice President of Enterprise Computing and Tlephony for a fortune 1o bank. Prior to the Bank I was a Sr. Consultant to a 120,000 employee company. I was internationally involved with Artificial Intelligence and was very much involved with the PC evolution and computer networking.
      PERSONAL:I am Married {48} years, the father of 2 boys, the Grandparent of 4.


      MEDICATIONS
      Ocraface, prior (Tysabri, Avpnex, Copaxone, Betaseron)
      Several Oral meds
      AMBULATION: PowerChair, briefly use waler
      Hello myoest ~

      It's great to see you posting!

      Looks like you have a lot of MS seniority built up (at 34 years)!

      You have quite a work history to be proud of. Were you able to continue working for awhile after your dx?

      I worked for the US Postal Service, and could only manage to work for a little over 5 years after dx.

      In any case, myoest, we're hoping that you don't stay away so long from posting on the forums!

      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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        #4
        Hi myoest. Welcome! I'm glad you introduced yourself. I like the format you used. I'll copy it.

        I'm a long term MS-er, too, but you definitely have me beat. I've had MS for 18 years.

        EDUCATION: 1 year diploma in Early Childhood Development; Bachelor's degree in Social Work.

        CAREER: I worked mostly in those fields (early childhood and social work), prior to going on disability in 2008.

        PERSONAL: Grew up in Canada. Married a US citizen 35 years ago; have lived in Kansas almost all of that time. I'm a dual citizen.
        I have two adult children. Our 29 y.o. son lives with us; that living arrangement currently works well for all of us. Our 30 y.o. daughter reversed my footsteps and married a Canadian; they currently live there. We have 2 little grandsons (ages 2 and almost 4) that I like to brag about.

        MEDICATIONS: Betaseron 2003-2008; Copaxone 2008-present
        I'm currently in conversation with my MS Specialist about going off Copaxone. i believe I'm likely in SPMS and that it is no longer effective and no longer needed to keep flares away. I have an MRI and an appointment scheduled for later this month. However, I'll likely cancel and re-schedule.

        AMBULATION: I'm still ambulatory (somewhat) although I don't walk more than a block or two. I can get around the house without assistance but use a cane when I leave the house and a power chair only when I need to go distances.
        ~ Faith
        MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
        (now a Mimibug)

        Symptoms began in JAN02
        - Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
        - In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08
        .

        - Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
        - Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.

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          #5
          Welcome back myoest1.
          God Bless Us All

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