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Yes, I could get there once or twice a year if I couldn't find anyone locally to help me. It is certainly something to keep in mind.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Colleen

First of all -- to those that responded to me - THANKS! Sarah, Yes, I had seen the article about the boy with recurring Optic Neuritis. It says that they proved it through his spinal fluid. But, at the same time, I have read in many posts that often you can't find CPN just through the lumbar punctur...

I was DX with MS in August 2006 after Optic Neuritis (still not recovered fully) and an MRI that showed lesions. I have no other symptoms and never have had any symptoms. I am 55, had a mild heart attack in 1999 and was DX with diabetes in Mar 2005. And obviously at my age I have had numerous colds,...

Your offer to answer questions is so generous! I just want to welcome you and say thank you. There was a post I read that mentioned flouresent(sp?) lights. I noticed problems in stores with those lights--they hurt my eyes and made me want to leave after only a few minutes in the store. I never conne...

I just ofund this site and figured I would say hi here and join some of the other older folks.

I am 55 and just got diagnosed at the beginning of August 06. So, I am new to everything. Not sure what treatment I will follow since I am still researching all my options.