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Thanks, catchesya. I'll pass on the information. He'a diabetic, and the first thing we've noticed is the skyrocketing blood sugar numbers. He's been in the 400's. It's really distressing! And yes, you were right. He's on Solumedrol, IV. It's been...an experience. As I said before, his blood sugar is...

Hi catchesya, I am a newbie myself, but I was captivated by the title of your post. Blessed indeed are you! Your post was so uplifting, and I was amazed at your ability to recognize the very strength that is nurtured by your outward illness. You have obviously been graced with wisdom and discernment...

We have a home-care nurse coming to the house tomorrow to begin IV steroid therapy on my husband. What can I expect from this? Aside from the obvious, i.e., he'll be hooked up to an IV, what sort of side effects will he experience? And in a broader sense, what sort of impact will this have, in the v...

I just wanted to thank all of you for your replies, and your willingness to share your experiences, struggles and advice. It has meant a great deal to me, and I look forward to learning more, as we move forward. I doubt my husband will join this site. He may, but he's always tended to leave the comm...

Bob, Chris and Lew, First, allow me to humbly acknowledge the pilgrimage you are on. I realize that you are much farther ahead on the path, and I salute each milestone, and the accompanying benchmarks you have experienced as you move along this unintended journey. I have no doubt you have earned eac...

Hi, I'm still a serious newbie, and haven't learned the language, or the background knowledge I'm sure most of you possess. But onto my concern: My husband has just been diagnosed with optic neuritis. His condition is deteriorating rapidly. He has a plethora of tests this coming week, and the doctor...

My husband was just preliminarily diagnosed with MS. I confess...I KNOW NOTHING about the condition. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that, but I suppose you never bother to learn about something until it becomes a part of your sphere...and then, you can't learn quickly enough! My husband has had pro...