Mehra66
New User
11 posts since June 11th, 2004
New User
11 posts since June 11th, 2004
Mehra66's posts
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Multiple Sclerosis
on 01-05-2006
Doesn't it feel good to share your stories. I can't believe there are so many of us out there that are so young, and by young I mean anyone from 10-75. I'm about to turn 25 on monday.
Unfortunately, just last tuesday I was hit hard again, this time I was numb from the waist down. I am taking steroids in a temporary iv for 3 days, tommorrow ... more
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Multiple Sclerosis
on 06-07-2005
Oh, wow! I'm sorry I have not had a chance to respond to anybody's message(s) lately.
I'm sort of happy that I am not alone in this, but sad because I would not wish this disease on anyone.
I hope everybody is well, or at least as well as possible. :)
since the last time I was here I have been getting new symptoms such as sharp pain in several... more
My advice would be to get a different doctor if you are not satisfied. That makes all the difference. And secondly I would make a list for the doctor stating all new and old symptoms and how severe they are. That is what I do because I have terrible memory problems. And sometimes it helps if a friend or relative/spouse goes with you to help yo... more
It's okay to be concerned. Someday I want to have children, i'm only 23 right now though. But anyways, it is an extremely low chance of passing it on. I would almost say rare. So you shouldn't worry. I'll give you the same advice my doctor told me... Have fun and try to lead a normal life, have children and get married when you are ready. J... more
I had to have a spinal tap done to confirm my diagnosis. I have to say it was pretty uncomfortable, but there are a lot more painful things to go through. And it does not take long, so it's not the worst thing. And more than likely you will never have to have another one again.
I was 17 when I first started noticing I wasn't normal. I had frequent fainting spells, but I wrote it off as just low blood sugar or something.
After I turned 21 is when I got hit hard. I thought I was going blind in my left eye. It kept getting darker and darker untill I could not see. So I went to the eye doctor and he suspected m.S., so he... more
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