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Jack D - I was told the lesion was on my optic nerve. It's my right eye.

Unfortunately, it is been 4.5 years since my ON attack, and I never regained my sight. My vision did not improve any further beyond seeing contrast in dim light and movement. I am still entirely blind in sunlight. When I was diagnosed, I received at least 10 IV steroids treatments. I also endured 5 ...

I noticed a lot of hair loss in August, which was the 4rth month I was on Rebif. I have curly hair and don't usually use brushes but when I would shower, the amount of hair I was losing seemed greater. It was also extremely hot in the month of August and I'm wondering if that had anything to do with...

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your wife will be in my prayers.

What is this? I have seen it in a couple posts. Is it a supplement? How does it help?

Thanks,
Danni

Thanks NHE. I too was treated with IV steriods. I had 5 doses the week it happened, and then another 3 doses a week later. They didn't seem to help with my much vision recovery. The DRS. also had me endure 5 rounds of Plasma Apherisis. No luck there either. It's been another month, and I can now 'se...

I am currently enduring an Optic Neuritis attack. It led to my MS diagnosis. May 2007 I lost my sight entirely. No vision in my right eye at all. Now, 2.5 months later, I can see movement and shapes but really only in dim light. I am still relatively blind in bright sunlight. I can basically now see...

:?: I am recently diagnosed with MS. I am trying to get a handle on what supplements and vitamins I should be taking on a daily basis. There is so much to digest. So far, the following few stand out throughout my reading. Can you help me with a base list of essential supplements/vitamins and appropr...