Anyone with MS symptoms?   please help?
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It's not hard to diagnose at all.  The symptoms are extreme fatigue,some people have  attacks (the most common type of MS)which can range from mild to severe (during an attack you may loose feeling in a part of your body, loose sight, hearing or not be able to talk, think or recognize people.) After the attack the symptoms usually go away anywhere from a couple of hours the weeks to clear up and sometimes damage remains.  Loss of memory is also a symptom of MS.  Numbness, tingling or pain in the body.  You should see a neurologist right away MS can be diagnosed with an MRI the MRI shows the lesions that are common in people with MS.  There are different type's of MS also some people don't have the attacks but get progressively worst over time.  There is no cure for MS but there are good treatments that slow the progression and can lessen and even stop the attacks of MS...Go right away...Hope this helps
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You don't see any results. \nTaking Avonex is like wearing your seat belt in your car. \nIf you drive a car and don't wear a seat belt, you might be in an accident and get hurt - or you might not be in an accident.\nIf you have MS and don't take treatment, you might have more frequent or more severe exacerbations - or you might not.\nThis might be the hardest part of MS - you just don't know.\n\nI was diagnosed in 1995 but didn't start treatment until 2000. The fact that your DR. has put you on Meds so soon after your diagnosis might be an indication that the Dr sees something you can't.\nDon't give up on Avonex just because you feel lousy. The side effects do get less severe over time, I promise. \n\nThe drug is offered in pre-mixed or you mix it. I started with the kind I mixed and then switched to pre-mixed thinking it would be better. Wrong! My husband hated the pre-filled syringes because it felt like he had to push the plunger really hard. And my side effects started all over again when I switched, and then AGAIN when I switched back. Right now, if I sleep through the night and don't wake up during the fever, I'm really OK after a shower and a cup of coffee the next morning.\n\nDon't forget to pre-medicate. Some say Tylenol, some say Advil. Try both and see what works for you.\nKeep a big jug of ice water (with a lid!!) by your bed for when you wake up thinking you could drink a gallon. I found it best to have water waiting for me handy because I'd wake up dying of thirst and not really be able to figure out how to go about taking care of it...\n\nI would say to you "Don't let MS become who you are" or "You might have MS, but it doesn't have you" but, I won't say those things because I would have wanted to slap the person who said them to me.  But, don't let this become an all-encompassing thing that rules all your decisions. You are still the same person you were 5 months ago (before you knew) and you can still do the same type things you did then - you just might want to be a little more careful if balance issues are a problem, and be wary of extreme heat.\n\nFor good literature, reaources, and connections, contact your local chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They can hook you up.
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Can you get to a facility with a therapy pool?  I have two relatives with MS and that has been a lifesaver for them.\n\nThe water temperature can be a little warmer, which lends to relaxing and soothing sore muscles.  The water takes away some of the weight and impact of exercises or walking in the water.\n\nGood luck.
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There are tons. I am disabled and got a few. Try your local Independent Living Association. Also, look at the MS Foundation site. Also, the office of the disabled in each county can help you. Email me if you need more help
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My best friend has MS, I wrote a book about his life and he is an incridible inspiration to many people suffering from MS. He was diagnosed at 19 and is now 38. You should take a look at his web site. www.robertbertolas.com. I did not know they were talking about a cure within ten years, and I would hope that what ever it is it would be made available to all 475,000 north Americans who suffer from MS. and the .2.5 million people world wide.
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I live in USA and there is help here I am sure. I have sister that has MS and MD and another that has MS. I know that they just see neurologist. But don't believe either go to any support groups though. I wish I could help you with your question. But I can't sorry.
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Welp for one thing, don't have anything with Aspertame in it!\nThere's a great book I have called Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Pick up a copy at your nearest Health Food Store, it's my health Bible. Here's some of what mine says about it!\nChemical poisoning of the nervous system by pesticides, industrial chemicals and heavy maetals may play a part in the develpment of MS. Another theory is that food intolerances or allergies, especially allergies to dairy products and gluten.\nSome experts suspect the mercury poisoning is behind some cases.\nDiet may play a key role dues to the fact the MS is fairly common in the us and almost unheard of in other places such as Japan, Korea and China. The consumption of saturated fat, cholesterol, and alcohol , leads to the production of a hormonelike substance called prostaglandin 2 (pg2) which promotes the inflammatory response and worsens symptoms of MS. People in Asian countries consume more of a diet that's rich in marine foods, seeds, and fruit oils, which are high in essential fatty acids, including the Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which have an inhibitory effect on the inflammatory response.\nThere's a whole list here, of benificial Nutrients and Vitamins...do's and don't here. Not sure if you want all of this though. If you do, click on my name and send me a message. I can even mail you the four pages that talks about different drugs such as (4-aminopyridine- and interferon beta injections.) and a lot of other helpful things that might get your MS in Check! There's a lot of info here! And I don't mind copying it off if it may help you. Or you can just get the book! The author is James F. Balch, MD and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N..\n\n\nGood luck!\nSmileyCat : )
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Hi wolflover. The best place to find information on MS is here\nhttp://www.nmss.org/\n\nthere are many sites online that offer useful information and one that I pay attention to is\nhttp://mayo.mondosearch.com/cgi-bin/MsmFind.exe?QUERY_ENCODING=UTF-8&CFGNAME=MssFind.cfg&AND_ON=Y&ALLCATS=X&NO_DL=X&query=ms\n which is mayo clinic\n I hope if this is you looking for information for yourself that you find what you need. If you would like I can edit this later and add my email for a short time for you to contact me. I myself have MS so I have alot of information and other sites you could try. Good Luck and Be Well\nhttp://www.healthtalk.com/multiplesclerosis/programs/10_462/index.cfm\nThis is a site that offers a call in show approx. once a month usually dealing with some aspect of MS\nAnother good site is
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Hello again there!  Sorry to hear about how you feel.  I also have CFS or abstein bar.  I'm a bit of a pro at it, the difference with me is that I am a new person after my treatment. CFS starts out as Mononucleosis (MONO) the virus which if untreated turns to CFS, so that's why my doctor treats it with Valtrex.  Depression and anxiety come with CFS which also causes joint and muscle soreness, that's where the antidepressants come in.  As far as the fybromyalgia the only thing I know for it is pain management and that is something I don't dare explain because I have no personal experience but from my mother having it I know it's not easy to treat. Listen, if your doctor disagrees with the treatment that I just described to you as far as the CFS then you need to find someone who is more open to your health solutions. I love my doctor, he's so wonderful that my trust in him is unmentionable. I know it's scary to try someone new, but you need to feel better.  Wouldn't you like to feel normal again?  Be able to get up when you wake up and go.  Not fall asleep at the wheel.  You get my point.  I'm a new person and I have a new baby.  Believe me it feels good to be awake and the weight of the world is now a lot more manageable.  By the way drinking makes it worse, a lot worse!  So if you do, you need to take a break until you're all better.  Believe me it didn't help me any, I thank GOD for today. Chat with you later   I hope this info helps u a little bit. By the way if you're having trouble with a day at a time, try an hour at a  time.  Sounds like you're under a lot of stress and that makes the CFS worse all of the time.  Help is on the way,  you'll be alright. My doctor always reassured me that I'd be o.k., he is very involved with his patients and that's why everyone loves and trusts him so much
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MS - Multiple Sclerosis\n\nNo one with MS suffer with the same symptoms which makes things really hard. Anxiety could be part of the emotions that you feel.\n\nHave a look at either the MS Society or MS Trust website
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Yes, I was diagnosed with Mycoplasma a month ago. Severe pain all over. Thought I had MS but was not the case. My Dr. put me on Doxycycline for 3 weeks. I'm 100% better now. Ask specifically for this medication b4 you see a specialist. Chances are you'll feel better...I did!
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Yes..The most common symptoms of MS are-Fatigue(also called MS lassitude to differentiate it from the tiredness resulting from other causes),Problems with walking,Bowel and/or bladder disturbances,Visual Problems,Changes in cognitive function,including problems with memory,attention and problem-solving,Abnormal sensations such as numbness or"pins and needles",,Changes in sexual funtion,,Pain,Depression and/or mood swings..Less common symptoms include-Tremors,Incoordination,Speech and swallowing problems & Impaired hearing
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it's unfortunate and rather awkward to give an answer to your question this way...medicine can not cure ms yet,so there is no substance that can cure that disease...illness is progressive,so only good is periods when it stops...more fortunate people have that periods that last for a long time,but it's very individual thing...maybe there is some experimental treatment you could go?but that is the thing you have to ask the doctor in hospital who's taking care of your niece...best wishes and good luck
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What we now define as *MS* is a widely-varying range of symptomology, SO diverse that my personal belief is that once we know MORE this category of illness will be subdivided into multiple categories or condition definitions.\n\nIt is nice of you to be considerate of those around you and be concerned for their wellbeing.  I can understand a degree of fear for their futures, but the best thing you can do is what you are doing here, seek to INFORM yourself to be part of the SOLUTION in their lives, rather than contributing to their problems.\n\nYou can find a wide range of MS info HERE\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/multiplesclerosis.html\n\nI highly recommend the National Institutes of Health Info Sheets\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/multiple_sclerosis/multiple_sclerosis.htm\n\nto inform you on the basic factors POSSIBLE with this condition (as noted above, however, the symptomology of the condition varies WIDELY with the individual--and even from one day to another, one hour to another sometimes!).\n\nRegarding walking with a cane: I do it every day. It is interesting, actually, I see other people sometimes and am concerned for THEM, wondering "where IS their CANE?" ;)  For me, it is simply a part of life, that specific part of life that gets me AROUND to where I CAN PARTICIPATE in OTHER parts of life! :)\n\nInforming yourself will ease your fears--and make life easier for others as you come to better understand them and not treat them any different from other mere humans, which--after all--is what they ARE, and what they DESERVE to be TREATED LIKE! ;)\n\nBest wishes to you and your loved ones.
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The MRI had 7 lesions in the white matter of the brain.  The lumbar puncture was negative. I had a variety of other tests that I can't remember the names of. Neurologist left diagnosis as demylination unspecified, he hinted at MS but didn't want to say  certain. It took two years of tests and ruling out other causes and a new Neurologist when I moved before I had the "Diagnosis".
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Hey Sam, I have had crohn's for 15 + yrs. I know how you feel. Those who have never had this disease will not. I have tried probiotics, aloe vera juice, fish oil, jordan rubins program, you name it its been through my system (not always pleasantly). I am currently on Remicade and have been for over a year. It has put me into remission. I also believe it is an auto immune disease whether caused by man or environment I'm not sure. I have had many days where I feel like crap & often have deep thoughts of this disease. I do know hereditary is a factor as I can prove by most of my relation having ms, ra, lupus & crohn's. Do you have a good dr? If not find one even one who specializes in homeopathy can help. I wish you luck in finding a miracle we all are looking for!
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Unfortunately, by the nature in which it affects the central nervous system, MS can present in any way it wants.  Its most common presentation involves blurry vision and sensory changes, but a variety of pain syndromes can be present as well.  Recent study found up to 43% of patients with MS have some form of pain.  Hip pain was not specifically mentioned in the study, but back pain was and one can certainly imagine MS causing hip pain as well.  The important thing, though, would be to absolutely make sure that there is nothing wrong with the hip (fracture, infection, etc).  Your doctor could help you with that.