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    About Me

    I am just now going through diagnosis. I all of a sudden lost vision with optic neuritis in dec 2007. Lots of tests and hospital stay later still trying to get a final diagnosis. I should have a final diagnosis in May w/anotherMRI.They believe I have MS which would explain a lot of things for me, but can't give a final diagnosis because I have lesion from optic neuritis and 1 other. I havesymptoms. How long does it take to get final diagnosis and to start tx of symptoms to help mefeelbetter?

    Interests

    I have a wonderful husband, 3 active growing boys! I am going to college. I love spending time with family! I love gardening, water (especially when I get to the ocean, OBX), games, kids' sports, coffee lover, boating, and the sun if it ever comes finally in OHIO! I also have have a "lovely" full time job as autoworker! Great fun there!

  • Recent Activity

    Thursday

    • francis5598 gave hunterD a Hug 12:24pm

      Yeah, it stinks! Now I have to work inside! Laundry! Yuck!Cleaning! Doulble Yuck! ugh! Well, it has to…  
    • francis5598 gave deeitsme a Hug 10:10am

      Well we didn't make it to Cedar point! They went over to my girlfriends with her boys and played. Then…  
    • francis5598 gave ddeadred a Hug 9:56am

      Well hello there CJ! Rise and shine Chickie Momma! How are you today? I hope all is well on your glorious…  
    • francis5598 gave deeitsme a Hug 9:47am

      Good morning Dee! Is it another Horse crap day? I hope not! I hope you are feelin better? And this storm…  
    • francis5598 gave Kriz a Hug 9:43am

      Good Morning Kriz! I am sorry you are under par! I hope Dr.Cohen will help tomorrow! Try takin the adivert…  

    Wednesday

    • francis5598 gave jav a Hug 10:22pm

      Yes, I heard about Goose but I do not think I know him personally! I usually hang out more on the coffee…  
    • francis5598 commented on deeitsme’s journal entry Drive By................................. 10:16pm

      Well, let me see, if I remember correctly, I am going to have to reprogram you!!! I think those were…  
    • francis5598 gave jav a Hug 10:08pm

      Good evening Jav! Hope your day was good! Getting a terrible storm here! I think Dee sent us her lightning!…  
    • francis5598 gave Kriz a Hug 10:03pm

      Hello Kriz! How are you today? I hope you are feeling better! Those dizzy spells are quite a ride, I…  
    • francis5598 gave jav a Hug 6:22pm

      Hi Jackie, No I went by myself and I did take my notes and questions! I tried throwing the notes at him…  
  • Journal

    • Another Doc, Still no real answers!

      Mood June 30, 2008 2:53pm

        Well, I'm back! Still know for sure answers, but I guess it went okay? More tests ordered with more contradicting info! But doc spent …
    • Getting the blues!

      Mood June 24, 2008 3:07pm

          I am really having a hard time recently!  I find it harder and harder to pick myself up!  I find myself getting the …
    • WOW!

      Mood June 16, 2008 3:13pm

        Wow, what another excitng weekend!  Boy they sure do go by fast, before ya know it , it  back to work!  I hope everyone weekend …

    • HIYA!

      Mood June 12, 2008 5:00pm

           Hi everyone!    How are all my wonderful friends!  I am missing each and everyone of you!   …

    • Chaos!

      Mood June 7, 2008 10:58pm

             Hi there everyone!   Everything has been so chaotic that I barely get to keep in touch or …

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      From hunterD Thursday

      off tomorrow! enjoy the boat ride, it`s supposed to be nice after today. dave

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      From ddeadred Thursday

      And great big BIG HUGS back at you, my friend!!! It's raining here now which is great because I didn't want to weed anymore anyway... Yes, chicks are getting so big and I need more pictures... Maybe later if the rain straightens around! Hope you have a great day, and I'll miss you this weekend! Someother time... xoxoxo Cj

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      From hunterD Thursday

      more rain, imagine that! i`m glad all this rain isn`t snow or we`d be way burried. enjoy the fireworks this weekend. enjoy you`re family also. have a great weekend! dave

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      From deeitsme Thursday

      So did you guys get to go to the park???? I seen the storms up there!! Geesh they didn't look pretty! That pressure did not bother me but the more it sinks my way the more I feel it. Today I'm just chillin in the house! Got to rest up for hubby this weekend plus my legs are driving me CRAZY!!!!! ACHY! you know what that means! RAIN!!! YUCK!

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      From Kriz Thursday

      Hey Sherry! Well if that was a blonde moment, i definately don't ever wanna be a blonde!! LOL Feel somewhat better today, but my balance is still waaaaaaay off!! I'm seing Dr. Cohen at tha Mellen canter tomorrow, so hopefully we can work out a new plan, afraid i'm goin gto end up on 'roids again, but if that can make me feel better, bring it on!! LOL Hope you are doing ok in your neck of the woods! Have a great day!! Hugz Kriz

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  • Goals

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 2, 08 33 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

      Still don't have Dx, hopefully soon! May 1, 2008 next MRI and MS appt.

      Treatments

      Baclofen Not Working
      Allergic to medicine
      Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
      optic neuritis IV steroids and oral after 5 months still have vision problems but gained 20lbs
    • Close Lupus

      Hi, my name is Sherry. For the past 6 months I have been going through the dx process for MS now as of my latest Neuro visit they want me to get tested for Lupus? I have fibromyalgia, Optic Neuritis, and Symptoms. Her are my other symptoms: Fatigue, muscle weakness, muscle spasticity, bladder dysfunction, tremors, migraines, neck pain, chest pains, sleep problems, dizzines, blurred vision, doulbe vision, and light sensitive vision. I also have 2 lesions on mRI.This has been a long process.

      Treatments

      Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
      Baclofen Working / Worked
      Had to quit using because I had a allergic reaction
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