Reply #19: FSC update- MS sitch [View All]

[fudge stripe cookays]

So I had an MRI before I left on my research trip, and they wouldn't give me the results until I got back.

I got in last night, and while giving my dog a big hug (he was SOOOO happy to see me...) my entire left side went numb. My left arm froze up and seized up to my shoulder, while my hand clutched.

I was terrified and thought I was having a stroke. reprehensor called 911, and the paramedics came. They didn't think it was that since my blood pressure was only up a small bit. We went to the ER (without the ambulance- we didn't want the expense), and by the time we'd been sitting there awhile I started feeling OK again.

So I got into the doctor first thing this morning, and the diagnosis was positive. I have MS.

So after bawling my eyes out and getting it out of my system now that I know for sure, I have to stay home for 5 days with a steroid IV. After that the doc and I will confer on my treatment. Right now, Betaseron is looking the best.

Thanks everyone for trying to keep my spirits up. I'm sure I'll be full of questions for you in the near future.

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