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Hi......been refused twice with SS and wondering if I really am disabled according to society. Worked my whole life yet they tell me I'm not entitled.....this is what I sent SS...any feedback would be appreciated.....Thanks My original filing for disability benefits commenced in February of 2008. I ...

LR1234 wrote:have a look at the CCSVI board....its quite a long and complicated concept to get your head around and I know if I try and explain it I will confuse you and probably myself!!! Its a theory to do with blood refluxes in the brain and occluded veins x

sounds similar to arterial ballon treatments?

I am having the exact same problem Rich. My eyes feel strained and they won't focus so make me feel as if I am moving around even though I am stationary. I am going to look into CCSVI as that seems to help those with head related probs. Fingers crossed it helps Thanks LR......but what is CCSVI?.......

For me, vision problems and dizziness have been the death knell for working. I mention them both together because it seems they work in unison. As a fairly intelligent individual, I realize decreased vision acuity is a fact of aging. But MS must play a major role. In April 2006 I had 20/10 vision. T...

robbie wrote:

MS and all the vile it brings to life. It is at that time you realize you were focused on the destination without ever really enjoying and appreciating the journey. That's the one great thing and solice this illness has brought to me......

amen

I know. Me too my friend

Hey Lew, Humbling just to read it. Funny how things change, priorities and the like. Pre illness pre-occupation with making money to give the family that which you never had, worrying about what the future would bring for all you love. Suddenly, MS and all the vile it brings to life. It is at that t...

Thanks so much for the reply. I'm not high on it but my doctor is adamant that I will see results. I told him I would do 2 more then I wanted the full work up before I make any decision on going forward.........Confused in NJ.......

Tysabri was strongly reccomended while I was in the midst of an attack that has yet to subside. At the time of my first infusion till now, I really don't know what, if any, effect it has had upon me. The constant dizziness, vision problems, balance issues, pain and spascity are still the same as the...