Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group

1. 29
2.Almost 36
3.Female
4.a, yes
5. Yes. It has helped me feel proactive in doing something to get my body moving again. Also in learning to compensate for some of my issues with gait and balance.
6. Neuropsych testing has helped lead to better cog therapy for me. Also I am about to start Pain Management therapy. I am very hopeful. -Jen

Thank you so much! And if you know anyone else who does not mind sharing their story please welcome them to the forum.

I'm only newly diagnosed so I don't know if my answers will help.
1.53
2.53
3.Female
4.no
6.I swim for about 20min 2-3 times a week. I find it's very relaxing and also doesn't leave me feeling drained (like a short walk does).

1.What age were you diagnosed with MS? 42

2.What is your current age? 48

3.Are you male or female? M

4.Have you gone to see a physical therapist?

b.No ( please go to question 6)


6. What type of therapy has assisted with coping with MS?

Chiropractic, since 1989.

LDN, Low Dose Naltrexone, since 2003.

1. 26
2. 33
3.female
4. yes
5. yes, helped me learn walk with cane, but that's all I remember.
6. This MS discussions! Friends here at Daily Strength. I come here almost everyday! It helps to know that I don't suffer alone, and that there are other people who understand what I'm going thur. :-)

Oh yeah, and ice cream therapy helps too...lol ( and chocolate cake, and cookies, and ummm I'm hungry...lol)

1.I was dx'd at age 32
2.I am 36 now going to be 37 in July
3.female
4a
5.yes she helped me regain some walking with my legs but not enough to be independent.
6. what helps me cope is this DS site and
and I relax and dress my collector dolls and I read and try to be mellow.
I am not sure what u mean by cope tho...I also talk with my friends here, and
and my pain meds help alot also lol with out them I would be in constant pain....
many hugs
Morgaine
if u message me I can answer any questions u may have

49
50
female
a. yes saw one before diagnosis but not after.
Has PT helped? Don't know, but it didn't help before diagnosis as everything just kept getting worse, but no one knew why.
Type of therapy--the best for me is lots of laughter, my faith, and family. The Avonex helps too, I think.

1. 36
2. 37
3. F
4. Yes and No, it didn't help
6. Drug therapy and my pets

1) 35
2) 44
3) Male
4) Yes
5) No - The excercises wore me out.
6) I did much better when I stopped listening to quack neuro doctors and general fuckheaded morons who all had their little cure to suggest that they heard about on Oprah, the news or from that Drug Company Prostitute, Montel Williams.