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My first event happened after serious sun poisoning. I was very burnt, and very sick afterwards for a week and then i woke up one morning and my whole left side was numb, i could hardly walk.

I would not recommend getting a wax since the area waxed will be tender. I think a better idea would be to shave the area so it does not cause any extra pain because of the incision.

I think that ms might still have an autoimmune nature as well as vascular nature. If ccsvi is one of the answers I think keeping your immune system from attacking myelin might be the other answer after surgery.

But thats just my thoughts

Thanks for your kind responses. I actually am not considering stopping my meds. I am just trying to make sense out of why are some people getting worse after treatment.

I am scheduled to have the ccsvi precedure on jan 11th in albany. Even though I am going through with the surgery, I do not believe this is the complete answer to MS and I decided to stay on Avonex as long as I can. I am reading some experiences of some small percentage of people getting worse after...

I called july 12th and got a call back in november 17th to schedule on dec 29th. due to work schedule (retail) I asked if I could be scheduled in jan.
Today I got my call and I am scheduled for Jan 11th.

I have insurance and I will be treated at the hospital

Sooooo Excited:)

yes my appointment is for the hospital bc of insurance.

Hi Tims Friends; I called Dr. Siskin's office in july 15th, a week later they called and got info and told me that I was on the list. Late september I called back to inquire about my dates and they told me that they did not have a date yet. So I emailed Dr. siskin and in Oct he sent an email back sa...

Congats. Mine is in december in Albany can't wait. I am very happy for you and wish you continued recovery

Thanks:)

Hi there; My name is Defne and I have been diagnosed about a month ago, but I have been quite familiar with MS. My mom had it as long as I can remember. Doctors don't know what type of ms she has because when her ms started they did not even know what MS was in Turkey (where I am originally from). I...