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- Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:41 pm
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: If Baclofen works...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2356
Re: If Baclofen works...
Baclofen was FDA approved specifically for MS. However, Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and is used to treat conditions which require a muscle relaxer, not just MS. Using Baclofen and having it help does not indicate the cause is due to MS. There are quite a few different muscle relaxers that can be pr...
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do your flares end?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1134
Re: How do your flares end?
An exacerbation (relapse, attack, flare-up) is a worsening of old symptoms and/or new symptoms lasting continuously for more that 48 hours. Exacerbations can last days to weeks and depending on the exacerbation recovery can take months. Each person experiences this differently depending on the damag...
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:17 am
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: MRI results
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2809
Re: MRI results
If your MRI without contrast didn't show any lesions the MRI with contrast will show the same...no lesions. Contrast is only used to see if lesions found on the non-contrast MRI "light up" with contrast which would indicate current inflammation. To ask for contrast when your MRIs were norm...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:27 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Concerned - Too Many MS Symptoms
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4239
Re: Concerned - Too Many MS Symptoms
Hi JChapkin. Many things could be causing what you are experiencing. You might consider working with your Primary Care Physician who can do testing for different things and refer you to a specialist if necessary. There is no symptom exclusive to this disease, many different conditions, vitamin/miner...
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:55 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New member seeking help
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4486
Re: New member seeking help
Hi seekinghelp and welcome.
Could you please clarify how you received a diagnosis of MS, if you don't mind?
Could you please clarify how you received a diagnosis of MS, if you don't mind?
A prolapse of cervical discs?An MRI confirmed the prolapse in my neck.
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:58 am
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: Don't know if this is MS, but getting frustrated!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3816
Re: Don't know if this is MS, but getting frustrated!
Hi jennymar. Looking at and interpreting a MRI really does require a Radiologist to know what is normal and what isn't. The report is usually much easier to understand :-) Bulging discs can cause many symptoms, some neurological, and it might be a good idea to have your back evaluated by a Neurosurg...
- Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:15 pm
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: Connecting the dots - 43 years of symptoms
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4645
Re: Connecting the dots - 43 years of symptoms
Hi Sweetsue. The last few weeks the brain fog has been awful. My Husband says I stop breathing when I am asleep for a few seconds which is scary for him. I fall asleep constantly when sat down. I was emailing a friend the other day and fell asleep mid type. The above symptoms sounds like Sleep Apnea...
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:29 am
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: Brain and Spine MRI with lesions radio & neuro disagree
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6224
Re: Brain and Spine MRI with lesions radio & neuro disagree
What kind of panel should I request for bloodwork to do an in depth check of vitamins and minerals? I feel like a lot of docs think this is quackery and give you the cold shoulder. I had about every blood test to rule out MS on the protocol. My thyroid was done in September and glucose. Both normal...
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:31 pm
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: Brain and Spine MRI with lesions radio & neuro disagree
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6224
Re: Brain and Spine MRI with lesions radio & neuro disagree
Hi Suzemom. QUESTION: have any of you had conflicting mri reports ? Where radiologist says one thing and neuro disputes it more than once? No, I have not had that experience. MS can be a difficult disease to diagnose and most Neurologists nowadays are very cautious about diagnosing. Many things can ...
- Thu Dec 27, 2018 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New lesion despite being PPMS or SPMS
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3822
Re: New lesion despite being PPMS or SPMS
I’d love to know if some of you ever had new lesions despite being PPMS or SPMS There is nothing uncommon for new lesions to appear and/or disappear even when a person is SP or PP. Lesions are a hallmark of this disease and lesions can happen anytime through our life with this disease. MS is a neur...
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Story - Still waiting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2168
Re: My Story - Still waiting
Hi TaylorDuke, There are many conditions that can cause the symptoms you are experiencing, there is no symptom exclusive to MS including Optic Neuritis. I have had MS a very long time and have never had Optic Neuritis, my sister who does not have MS has had Optic Neuritis. Optic Neuritis can be an i...
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fed up PRMS looking for anything !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2541
Re: Fed up PRMS looking for anything !!
Vender, Primary Relapsing MS(PRMS) is rare, only 5% of those diagnosed with MS have this type. PRMS means you will have relapses but no remissions, so you cumulate symptoms/disabilities and continue to progress, although it might be possible to hit a plateau and stabilize. You are in a very difficul...
- Tue Sep 11, 2018 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Progressive MS symptoms leading up to not being able to walk
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3441
Re: Progressive MS symptoms leading up to not being able to
Vender, are you aware a side effect of Ocrevus is fatigue, body aches and pains, plus more? https://www.drugs.com/sfx/ocrevus-side-effects.html https://www.ocrevus.com/patient/taking-ocrevus/infusion-related-reaction.html Unfortunately, sometimes the treatments and symptom management medications can...
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:46 pm
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: Second opinion
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2129
Re: Second opinion
Hi RightWill. I cheked several MS websites this week and I was surprised that I had almost every symptom listed.I'm worried...... It is impossible to diagnose MS based on symptoms alone. There are many conditions that have similar symptoms as those seen in MS. Testing will need to be done to rule in...
- Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mobility scooter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1716
Re: Mobility scooter
There are scooter lifts that can be installed to lift it into the back of your Jeep or ones that attach to your receiver hitch. Bruno is a good company but there are other places you could get them from.
https://www.bruno.com/products/scooter- ... -crossover
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