DH illness, CT Scan, ENG, MRI????**5/26update**

[Chuck-PA]

I have MS. Diagnosed a year ago. I went through the same things your husband has had. I went through it for about 4 years before I was diagnosed. Symptons came and went but what happened each sympton was being treated separately instead of the whole picture.
I don't think your doctor meant to upset you by saying that you needed to see a neurologist immediately and meaning that it is progressing quickly. I believe he just wants him to see a neurologist so that your husband can begin his treatment of the disease.
There are 3 treatments of the disease, they are called the ABC drugs. I am on the "C" drug, copaxone. I give myself an injection each night.
I still work everyday. I just need to take it easy more often. I have to stay out of the heat and keep cool.
You may want to contact the MS Foundation or the MS Society to get on their mailing lists to receive updates and newsletters about the disease, they also sponsor seminars and you get to meet others with MS to compare stories to let him know he is not alone.

 

[mickeyboat]

More prayers coming for your DH and your family!

Denae

 

[tiggersmom2]

prayers for your family

 

[RitaZ.]

{{{hugs}}} to you both. Keep us posted.

 

[zurgswife]

Prayers for your family...

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Prayers on the way for your hubby and your family. As Chuck-PA said, MS is treatable with medications, managing stress, etc. Glad he's got you for support

Keep us up to date!

 

[Feralpeg]

I'm so sorry to hear this. You and your DH will be in my prayers.

 

[Littlehero'smommy]

Thank you all so much for the prayers and for being here to listen and for sharing your experiences. DH & I are trying to keep a positive attitude and as we all know, the news could have been much worse. I spoke to the neurologists office today and all his tests and info is being sent to them and then they will call us with an appointment. I called several offices specializing in this area and they were not taking new patients until Aug and Sept. The Dr looking at his chart is the one that was recomended to us. They said for MS patients that they try to get them in in 3 to 4 weeks. We are suppose to be going to Disney in 4 weeks as I won a trip (see previous post) so I hope that we can get more info before then. I have a friend that her DH was diagnosed 10 years ago at the age of 32 with MS. She shared their experiences with us last night and with me today and it has really helped to talk to someone who has been and still is going through this. I will keep you updated with any changes. Thank you again.

 

[Littlehero'smommy]

bumping for update.

 

[RNMOM]

Sending lots of positive thoughts, prayers and pd for your family. Hope DH is feeling better every day.

 

[mamajoan]

Sending prayers and good thoughts for your dh and family.

Come on over to the DisAbilities board.. lots of experience with MS over there too.

The one thing that is constant with all MS patients... Do not get overtired.... usually people with MS have a harder time rebounding once they over exert/over tire themselves.

have fun at Disney.. just take time to fully rest.

Best wishes!
Joan

 

[Dan Murphy]

Again, Littlehero'smommy, thanks for the update. It is good to hear the neurologist is upbeat and thinking optimistically. Great to hear that!!!!

We were just at an anniversary party for an aunt and uncle of Marie's this past weekend. One of their son's, Marie's cousin, in his late 30's, early 40's, MS for several years now, was there. He was doing great. We tlaked a bit about his condition, what he does for it and all. Two biggest, as said several times here, heat and exertion, stays away from both. He is doing wonderfully.

My prayers, Littlehero'smommy, continue, hope things go well. 's

Dan