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I was diagnosed at 25. I did a year on avonex, which was terrible so I stopped. Tried copaxone for a year when I was 28 following my only post diagnosis relapse. Otherwise I’ve managed my disease with diet and excercise. I’m 39 now and EDSS score is 1 (some sensory issues and slight deficiency in my...

An acute relapse affecting my cervical spine in 2008 left me with numb hands. Took about a year to get back about 95%. The hand exercisers in the link below worked wonders. I still use regularly. Best of luck.

http://prohands.net/medical.php

Weed works wonders.

After reading ideas suggesting childhood trauma contributes to the development of MS, I'm curious to see how many of us qualify.

My mother died from cancer when I was 11. Anyone else fit in this unfortunate criteria?

I work in Healthcare IT, so I can do 99% of my job remotely. They were aware of my condition years before this change was made and all of my reviews were excellent so there wasn't any issue.

I telecommute on Fridays; it had helped tremendously. If you are in US, we are protected under Americans w Disabilty act, which mandates "reasonable accommodations." So long as you've been employed at your current job at least 6 months, it's worth investigating. Best of luck.

I've been off meds 8/10 years post diagnosis (including last 5 yrs). Did a year on Avonex following my first acute attack and a year on Copaxone following my second acute attack. I have not had a relapse in past five years (though a recent MRI showed 2 new brain legions). My EDSS is a 1. I am a firm...

Jimmy legs, I take 50mg zinc 4-5 days a week, and eat red meat once a week. Haven't had my levels checked in months, but they are usually in the normal to high range (though I know their high isn't necesarily that high). Both of my acute relapses were centered in my cervical spine.

Fellow 35 yr old male here. Unfortunately I've struggled w same issue (particularly following my 2nd acute attack at 30). Since then I've gotten my body in fairly good shape by lifting weights and jogging. I also eat a strict diet and supplement w Vit d, fish oil, magnesium, zinc and curcurmin. On t...

My second acute attack left me with disability in my hands. These exercisers have helped me tremendously... FYI - I am not affiliated with this company; I don't get any $$$ out of this. Best of luck.

http://prohands.net/

I had hand weakness/sensory issues following an acute attack about four years ago. The link below (I don't make any money off this) is for hand exercisers that worked wonders for me. Overall, I've found working out to be my best treatment plan. Best of luck.

http://www.prohands.net/products/

I stopped Avonex after a year (side effects were awful). I've been diagnosed 9 years and have not take drugs (aside from 2 methylpredisone infusions following an acute relapse) and have and EDSS of 1. From my experience, diet and exercise is the only treatment plan to yield positive results. Best of...

Is specific to the bs mouse version of MS, but worth a read nonetheless.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/261341.php

Not sure what to believe about odds with this disease. Article also say Hispanics are less likely to be diagnosed. Read other studies that December birthdays also decrease likelihood. Well I'm hispanic, born on Christmas Eve. Would much rather beat the odds when it comes to Powerball. Ugh. Okay, I'm...

Avoid salt and increase potassium intake (banana, avocado) to lessen water retension. Limit sugar (especially processed foods, white bread/rice) as much as possible, and combine with all meals with a healthy fat (unsalted walnuts, almonds, pistachios) to lower glycemic index. Drink lots of water. Go...