Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease which affects the brain and spinal cord. MS can cause a variety of symptoms, including changes in sensation, visual problems, muscle we...
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I'm new here. Nice to meet all of you. I wrote a journal entry and I would love for those of you who have the time to offer me advice to read it and send any suggestions my way. :) I believe humor heals the soul so I wanted to say hello with a funny, yet slightly humiliating story.
My son drove me to the dr. the other day ( I can't drive right now). I, being so darned independent told him that I was fine to drive myself home, so he headed off with his friends. I drove home allright...more like 20mph in a 55mph zone because my world was rocking...and then, almost home a cop appeared in rearview. I pulled over before the lights went on. Oh...my tags need to be updated but I haven't had the ability to get there....It was all good until I spoke. You see, I walk like I'm drunk, speak like I'm drunk, see like a drunk, and move like I'm drunk...and the officer said "Ma'am are you on medications? as I was trying to explain to him how I was driving myself home from the docs....I said, "No sir, it's my brain." That's all that I could get out! He showed him my docs neuro card as a way to prove I should not go to jail for a DUI! Okay..so I didn't go to jail...whew...but he did ask me like three times if he could please call someone to take me home! I made it home and haven't driven since. Oh, a day in the life.....:) Hope to get to know all of you soon! Posted on 05/01/08, 10:05 am |
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Welcome!!! I'm sorry you are having such a bad time :( This is a nice site to come to and learn, vent or meet people that understand what we are going through.
Sylvia 
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Gave up driving a couple of years ago when I realized it just wasn't safe for myself or the world around me. Couldn't judge distance or speed. What a hard thing to give up, but one has to be responsible. Still miss driving & wonder what I'll have to give up next.
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Hey! I just wrote on your journal.
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welcome aboard..grin..i dont drive either..lol..for different reasons..but i understand where you are comming from...smile..
hugs heather
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Thank you all so much!
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Hey Angela, welcome. I still drive sometimes, but I almost gave it up when I got so confused driving to my Mom's house last year that I got lost. She's lived in the same house for 20 years...LOL. It freaked me out!
Welcome to the family. xoxo Jen
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One of my first things that happened to me was with driving. Although I didn't know why I did this at the time - I wasn't diagnosed until 4 years later. I was on my way to my daughters basketball game. It was the same place she played the day before (and many times in previous years). I was taking the wrong road for about one mile before I realized it. I then turned around and headed the right direction but in the wrong lane. I went many miles before I saw a car coming at me and I thought, "What is this idiot doing? He's in my lane." Then I realized 'I was the idiot!' Scary then but I can laugh at it now.
Welcome to DS!
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WELCOME
SOUNDS JUST LIKE ME, BUT I CAN DRIVE I WALK LIKE IM DRUNK AND CANT THINK VERY WELL, SO I ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE AROUND ME THAT I HAVE MS AND IMM NOT DRUNK. I DOES HELP, ONE TIME A GENTLE MAN HELLPED ME TO MY CAR AND HELPED PUT THE FOOD IN THE CAR. I THOUGHT THAT WAS NICE. JAV
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Hi and welcome. I still drive but only into town for groceries, etc. I'm sorry you have a hard time driving but sure do understand. I think your story is sad and humiliating. You poor thing.
It's so hard to let go and let others help. I think you will like it here. Lots of nice people and good information. Marti
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Hey!
Sorry, but I think my story is of strength & courage. One where I never stop trying to be positive & deal with the MS monster. I've recently started walking with a cane after years in a chair. So, don't pity me.
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