Hello Again

[Johnnymac]

Hi all. I believe I posted an introduction here about 3 years ago but have been absent from the boards until the recent findings of that wonderful man in Italy, Dr Zamboni. Wanted to throw out a new intro and hello to meet some new folks here on the boards.

My wife was diagnosed with MS just over 3 years ago at the age of 30; however, we suspect as most MSers do that she had it well before her actual dx. Ability to walk/balance issues/numbness/sleep disorder/depression/bladder problems/foot drag...all symptoms that have stayed constant for her with a very slow but gradual downward progression to the point where she uses a walker to get around most of the time these days (this has just been within the last 6 months). Started copaxone immediately after diagnosis and stayed on it for about a year until the second bad post injection reaction at which point she switched over to Tysabri (2 years on T now with 2 short vacations).

We're both excited with all the news these days surrounding CCSVI, and hope treatment approved in the states quickly (if not we will more than likely travel wherever necessary to get tested and treated).

To the other new posters here and those who are just getting their diagnosis, or to other caregivers looking for help, you're definitely not alone. There are wonderful people here, and as scary as MS is, you can make it through. Courtney and I live in McKinney, TX and if we can ever be of assistance to anyone please don't hesitate to ask.

Best wishes to everyone here, caregivers and MSers alike be strong, you're not alone.