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by ahliasbat
Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thoughts on pain killers
Replies: 3
Views: 2054

thoughts on pain killers

since ive been diagnosed ive seen several drs and neurologists and when i went to the dr last i was given meds for anxiety, sleeping and pain but i asked for all non narcotic which unfortunately dont seem to be working. all my family and friends tell me i have a real reason for needing meds and shou...
by ahliasbat
Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new here
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

yes ive been on steroids whenever i have a relapse. with my last one i had the most meds to date-6 days of 1000ml a day then 600mg over 2 weeks. ive had an lp an ekg ct scan and about 6 mri's. im guessing im not high priority enough for them since im uninsured and broke but tomorrow im going to get ...
by ahliasbat
Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: Avonex
Topic: Injection Locations
Replies: 4
Views: 8439

i took Avonex for about a year, yeah injection sites are no fun. the best place to do it in my opinion is around the middle of the thigh slightly on the outter part of the muscle, theres typically less fat on the leg in that area and more cushion for the injection.
by ahliasbat
Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new here
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

right now im not taking anything, one of my neurologists told me he wanted me to switch to Tysabri and ive been waiting about 2 months and the hospital still hasnt contacted me and told me whether they will take my case or not. im going to my 1st MS support group tomorrow and hopfully will get some ...
by ahliasbat
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: # of relapses
Replies: 3
Views: 2125

# of relapses

i was diagnosed last june and a few months before that i had a relapse and to date ive had 7. i know its different for every person and im curious if this is a relatively normal number, i dont know anybody with MS so i really need some insight. i dont know how bad these relapses even are compared to...
by ahliasbat
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new here
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

new here

hi everybody, i'm new to the site and don't quite know where to begin. i was diagnosed with M.S. and lupus a little over a year ago. since then i have lost one job, built up about $50,000 in medical debt as i am an uninsured college student on my own and had 7 major relapses while on Avonex and to t...

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