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this is interesting to me, and not surprising. i had mono twice. after the 2nd round my health was never good, but it was over 15 years after the second time til i was diagnosed with MS. i tend to believe that the EBV virus disrupts normal immune system functioning, altering it and allowing MS or so...

hi wonderful life, i was tested for hughes last fall. i think most doctors test for it thinking that the patient may have it INSTEAD of MS, not in conjunction with MS. (although it is probably possible to have both, i suspect it is unlikely) if you DO have hughes, it would be better news that MS as ...

i recently developed joint pain (ankles, wrists, fingers, toes). it is affecting my mobility and functioning. my doctor said that joint pain goes along with MS, but i have never read anything about it being a common symptom of MS. i'm curious if anyone else has experienced this? i was told it is ner...

i'm not new, i was just "dormant" for a while and decided to return. 43 y/o female diagnosed in 11/04. it has been a very difficult struggle. i'm hoping to find knowledge, support, and understanding friends here.

thanks for the info adjanimals, it's always good to have a variety of options available. i wish you continued improved health.
jill

rev i make sure not to "burp on anyone" regardless of if i'm on fish oil supplements or not! lmao

another good reason to take fish oil supplements, they do not have the mercury content of so many of the fish on the market. (consumer reports lists which brands have been tested and passed) the supplements are very inexpensive too, which is a plus for anyone on limited income. it's important that e...

i've taken fish oil capsules for years. i have heard they're good for CNS function, cardiovascular function, and a whole long list of other "functions"! lol! it's good stuff and inexpensive. can't hurt, might help. so why not?!
jill

i have no rx insurance, so i'm keenly aware of drug costs. everyone needs to be concerned about the price of rx drugs in the usa. it affects all of us one way or another...keeps some people from medicines they need, raises ins. premiums for others. instead of ins. companies putting a cap on medical ...

hi rev,
you're preaching to the choir about healthful eating. i did not wait until i became ill to adopt a healthy style of eating, i began eating this way over 20 years ago. maybe someone else can benefit from the info you're written.
continued success to you on your treatment regimen.

hi rev, i'm not currently taking ANY m.s. medications. i was recently diagnosed so i am trying to educate myself on treatment options. i have always eaten healthy and exercised. unfortunately, i am very ill now and cannot exercise or do most everyday tasks i need to get done. after reading up on the...

hi talex,
sorry to hear of your diagnosis. i wish you the best with the new treatment. let us know how it goes.

yay flora! this is great news, thanks for the update. enjoy your ice cream, have a scoop (or 2, umm 3, maybe 4???) for me!

hi magpie, thank you for the input. i do have atypical facial pain, courtesy of m.s. i have bilateral facial pain almost constantly...i will ask my doc if the shooting pains could be an offshoot of that.

hi flora, i have not had surgery since the m.s. dx, but i just wanted to say i wish you the best with your surgery and a fast, gentle recovery!! {{{{{flora}}}}}