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So I am back... and not really much better than before. I am so out of balance that a strong wind can make me have to hold on to something to stay upright. I was reading online, that initial symptoms of imbalance and weakness translate to a poor prognosis. I have tried so far to not let this affect ...

Hi, Thanks for your suggestions. Right now, I am not able to reply to your mails individually as the internet is still not working at my place in India. And I cannot walk in this condition to the internet center. So, I shall respond to all of you when I get back to US. And its such a relief to know ...

Hi All, I am now really nervous. I do not experience fatigue. My right foot just refuses to lift off the ground. Every 10 seconds I walk, I need to sit down. Even after sitting down for an hour, I struggle to walk even for 10 seconds. And an overnight rest means that I can walk barely for a minute. ...

hi all, thank you very much for all ur responses. I have been traveling to get from USA to INDIA for the past 4 days (thanks to all the bad weather). Forgive me for the delayed response. Since I do not have a good internet connection (Thanks to metro rail construction out here). I ill be speaking wi...

Hey friends, I have been diagnosed with MS since Oct2009. I have been on Copaxone prescription ever since and have been able to cope with my complications decently. But today was perhaps the worst day in my life. I was well rested yesterday, but could not manage a 500 meter walk to the bus stop. I c...

I am from a tropical country, India - no lack of sun there...(though it is true MS is practically unheard of in India)
And now I live in Texas - no lack of sun here..

Is this study considering people like me who have moved to different places?

"Are you really really sure you have MS?"

Hell yeah.. you think I love faking it?Nobody gets get high on Copaxone now, do they?

Good to know I am not the only one. I am not too worried about the feeling. In fact it feels in a way pleasant. I was just worried that if this was not an MS symptom, then maybe something else was really really wrong with my brain

Hi, I am a student here in USA on F1 visa status. Of course I did not intend to be diagnosed with MS, but turns out my student health insurance coverage does not really cover copaxone. I have a cap on pharma drug spending which does not even cover one month and the cap is for a year. I have been ref...

Hi,

I have lately started feeling wet cold spots on the left side of my face and I am not entirely sure if this is a symptom of MS. Has anyone here ever felt some such weirdness? And of course My face is dry, no hint of water.

Thank you,
Smitha

I am going to start with copaxone in a couple of weeks.. (just trying to postpone the discomfort). I will surely try the massage you have recommended. I was wondering how you massaged on the injection site. wouldn't that be more painful? Does she have any lipoatrophy (i guess that is what it is call...

Hi, Yes I am feeling a lot better. I was more worried about what choices I should make for the future than my illness by itself. Now like you said, I will just be taking things as they come by and not worry too much. I am not so confused anymore, and to tell you the truth MS has not affected my life...

hlm286, Thank you very much for your response. Yes, I shall keep a positive view of things and will not give up my chance on a wonderful family. I have registered with the national MS society to educate myself with the latest trends and treatments, and am actually looking forward to my life ahead. T...

fishee2...
Thank you very much for your reply. First of all congratulations on the baby !!
It is definitely a good feeling to know that disability is not a definite prognosis, and i will keep my fingers crossed for my future.

Good luck to you too
Smitha

Carole... Thank you very much for your response. Am very happy to know you have had a good life. I wish that never changes.