I'll be gone for the rest of the night but if my story is to the point it needs to be that's listed on the story by tomorrow, I'll post the 2nd installment.
Are there tests? Blood test? What kind of tests? I want to know for sure as I take so many medications now that I don't want more if I don't have it. Is it wheel chair kind of thing?
ultimately, but it seems to take awhile, carol, and can be offset with the right kind of meds.All i know is that those of my friends who have it are still mobile even after 2to5 years after dianosis...so keep your chin up, have a good doc, and do NOT let them EXPERIMENT on you!!! good luck...
Carol, Unfortunately, I am very familiar with MS. I have a very close family friend who has had MS for 10 years. She has her good days and her bad days. I will keep you in my thoughts.
hi there la la landians. i just returned from the Big Apple and wanted to say hi.
queen carol, sorry to hear you are not well. they tested me for MS at one point when i started having severe muscle spasms. it was a blood test. turns out i was just very very stressed (physically and mentally) and that was my body's way of trying to release that stress. hopefully it is something benign like that for you as well.
beware of some of the meds they may give you and research all side affects on the PDR before taking as they put me on one while they were doing the tests and they overdosed me and i now have trouble focusing my vision and lost a lot of short term memory.
Carol, What are your symptoms? You know, the symptoms for MS are the same as many other diseases/disorders! I have Lupus (SLE), and the symptoms for Lupus are the same as a zillion others! They may have to do extensive testing before finding the problem!
Dearest Queen, I hope for the best diagnosis for you!!! Liken your nerves to an electrical cord. As cords are coated with rubber, nerves are covered with a substance called Meylin(may be spelled wrong). When the coating is damaged the cord or nerve gets a short circuit & things don't work well. Depending on where the damage is the symptoms differ. Folks with MS have remissions and can function normally at times. I will put you in my prayers, & remember the AA slogan "Let go & let God"! Much Love & Healing to you.
MS is something I think that Montel Williams has. He has a talk show and appears on Boomertowne. Boomertowne may have some info for you. I hope you are alright.
Kind Lalaians. I have been to the doctor and he is setting up tests. He says I have either Ms or Lupus. I checked on Lupus and didn't like that a bit, so I'm just saying I might have MS.
They have done some testing. My symptoms are pains. Weird come and go pains. Numbness and tingling pain like shards of glass in my hand, and my joints and ribs feel dislocated at times. At first I thought I'd just moved wrong., but the pains kept changing. I was shy about telling the doctor but I finally had to when I got stuck in my car at the parking lot in the doctor's office. I couldn't get out with screaming pain.
That does not sound good our dear Queen Carol. I know with my ailments-I have discovered that I have lower circulation problems, and also have some bad symptoms of Parkinsons. It is scary when you do not know what is going on.
We charge forward, for tomorrow will be another wonderful day to live and enjoy though....
Carol.... the first thing you need to do is make a list of all medications and supplements that you take... the symptoms you describe can be side effects from drugs... which you said you take a lot of meds.... or they can be drug interactions..... different medications effect people in different ways.... I take several medications for a couple of medical conditions and at least two of them can cause the symptoms you describe. These are common medications given to millions of people, but occasionally they cause these side effects.
Your Doc needs to first look at what meds you are taking and what possible side effects are there....
How are the newlyweds? Hey Randy. I do fear Parkinsons, as my uncle had it, but so far the doctor has made no mention of that disease and I'm not offering.
It was a primary and I love Obama! He opened up a campaign office right here in my city and it has two paid campaign staffers. I have been helping out as much as I can. The Democratic caucus for Idaho is on February 5 so I am so excited.
My sister has MS. She has days that she is uncomfortable but still lives normal life. Everyone is different and they don't know where is comes from or at least they couldn't tell us. I use the Mayo Clinic website to get info on things maybe that would tell you something.I'll keep you in my prayers. Maybe it's not that.
Let us know for sure, Carol. There are holistic breakthroughs I have read about. A little expensive -- yes, but it does not help to have the information available.
Yes, I hope it is not MS, as well. At one point they had me on the highest dosage of Neurontin that Medicine allows 5400mg [I think, but I forget]. It was not for MS, but for pain, although Neurontin is commonly used for both seizures and MS. Definitely not a party, believe me. You do not want to start on that drug, trust me.
Your vote always matters. I can't begin to tell you how much. I should do an article on it. I used to teach it in college. In a republic, each precinct has a winner, then it goes on to the state. The votes are assigned not as one each but by how the precinct votes. Go vote! Your vote matters a whole bunch a latta!
I live in one of the reddest states in the country and a Democrat never gets elected here. Normally, our caucus is later in the season but they moved it up. So Idaho's delegates (and my vote) are important to the candidates this year.
I am an avid Republican but am truly impressed by Obama because I think the Clintons are formidable opponents and they play dirty. If he can stay above the fray, I think he has a shot. I wouldn't vote for McCain or Hillary that much I know.
Wow, this is a long chat, it's been going for a few hours lol
Well, what's on my mind, lets see... I am wondering when I am going to stop feeling nauseous. I have some kind of virus and what I am feeling right now is not fun at all....
They may play dirty but they play like Republicans in my opinion. I read a book once that said that the best way to take down your opponent is to turn his/her best feature into a negative thing. Republicans do it to themselves and Democrats all the time.
You're right Mary K. The republicans do it, but they don't lie about it. They are right out there as the bad guy while the democrats pretend their not doing it while their doing it. Get it??? I'm so confused.
I get it. Politicians of both parties do it. I hope that Obama wins because I know that a lot of people dislike Hillary and this is a great year for a Democrat. Poor Edwards has no chance.
Canada, I would love to go there. It's one of my dream vacations... especially Niagara Falls. Thanks for the get well wishes. I don't have that med, but I called my doctor and she told me to just use Tylenol until I can see her tomorrow (if I go)... I have been using Tylenol three days and it hasn't done much...
I am logging off now, I barely got any sleep in the past couple of days because of this "virus" or whatever it is. So it was nice chatting with you and enjoy the rest of your chats.
PS I haven't completely figured out how your la la land works, but I'll look into it more on another day...
I hope you get a better diagnosis Carol and be sure it is the right one, I have a friend that has had MS for years, and it has been in remission for most of the time, so it is one of those thing, I know she gets lots of massages, I don't know what that does, but seems to help the muscle part of it, Take care, do try not to be to stressed over it, sometimes the anticipation is worse than the disease, be good to yourself, and hope for the best, has gotten me through a lot of stuff, prayers are with you Carol. Have to go now and eat, (I am diabetic and forget, timer just went off)
I haven't read all of this, but I do know 10 or 12 people in my little small town who are living full lives with MS, even after 10 years or more. And the disease is often misdiagnosed, so maybe your diagnoses is wrong. Whatever, you'll be able to find the strength to handle it. and we'll all be here for you.
Now, I don't really understand the LaLa Land protocol. I don't understand exactly what this group is all about. I do know that la la land is a place I'm known to visit during long meetings at work, when my mom breaks into one of those "you should do this" lectures or at night when I can't sleep. Barry Manilow usually makes a guest appearance in my trips to lala land. Are we talking about the same la la land?
Sorry to here you are having health issues. I miss this chat last night, my husband was on the computer, but thats for the invite. I just love the way you came up with the idea about la la land, its just the neatest ever, hope every thing goes well for you, i'll put you in my prayers.
Good morning. Sorry I missed the first la la chat. Someone thought I might have MS a few months ago, and I was worried sick. Went to a neurologist. He looked at a recent Brain Scan I'd had when ruling out a stroke and said I showed no signs of MS. The tests are 1) blood test, not as right-on as 2) spinal tap. Both are said to be fairly painless, but the spinal tap requires you lie down for 4 hours afterwards to replenish the liquid in your spine. But don't spend any time worrying about it, my queen, for it may be for naught.
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OMG - I am on a throne now? Had no idea. Things are good here in CA ... 'cept the crappy weather. It's been pouring but at least it's 60 degrees and not a mere 30 degrees as it would be at home in Delaware.
Ca, it has poured here for over two weeks, down to 32 %. Anyways hello LaLa land, the old wise owl would like to make sure the Queen is well, does she need soup? Chicken broth ummmm
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Unfortunately, I am very familiar with MS. I have a very close family friend who has had MS for 10 years. She has her good days and her bad days. I will keep you in my thoughts.
queen carol, sorry to hear you are not well. they tested me for MS at one point when i started having severe muscle spasms. it was a blood test. turns out i was just very very stressed (physically and mentally) and that was my body's way of trying to release that stress. hopefully it is something benign like that for you as well.
beware of some of the meds they may give you and research all side affects on the PDR before taking as they put me on one while they were doing the tests and they overdosed me and i now have trouble focusing my vision and lost a lot of short term memory.
What are your symptoms? You know, the symptoms for MS are the same as many other diseases/disorders! I have Lupus (SLE), and the symptoms for Lupus are the same as a zillion others! They may have to do extensive testing before finding the problem!
We charge forward, for tomorrow will be another wonderful day to live and enjoy though....
Your Doc needs to first look at what meds you are taking and what possible side effects are there....
Angel
Hey Randy. I do fear Parkinsons, as my uncle had it, but so far the doctor has made no mention of that disease and I'm not offering.
Empress are you still here, my royal highness???
Every day was a living hell.
MY doctor keeps up with my medications. I make sure or I'd probably be dead already.
This is going to be my first caucus but I am excited. I am so glad that they moved it up to Super Tuesday so my vote can matter.
Well, what's on my mind, lets see... I am wondering when I am going to stop feeling nauseous. I have some kind of virus and what I am feeling right now is not fun at all....
Thanks for the get well wishes. I don't have that med, but I called my doctor and she told me to just use Tylenol until I can see her tomorrow (if I go)... I have been using Tylenol three days and it hasn't done much...
PS I haven't completely figured out how your la la land works, but I'll look into it more on another day...
Now, I don't really understand the LaLa Land protocol. I don't understand exactly what this group is all about. I do know that la la land is a place I'm known to visit during long meetings at work, when my mom breaks into one of those "you should do this" lectures or at night when I can't sleep. Barry Manilow usually makes a guest appearance in my trips to lala land. Are we talking about the same la la land?
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Hope you and your unicorn feel better soon ; D
Anyways hello LaLa land, the old wise owl would like to make sure the Queen is well, does she need soup?
Chicken broth
ummmm