Re: I went from possible to definite today

[Guest guest]

Margot,

Even though you suspected it, and it still comes as a shock I think regardless of how much you think you prepare yourself. Give it time. We are here to support you.

Keep your chin up. You will make the right decisions.

Krissy :-)

[Guest guest]

Hi Margot,

I'm not sure if i should say I'm sorry or congratulations. I

remember feeling the same thing..Like I expected something big to

happen when the dr said MS or not. It's just suddenly there...out on

the table, just like that. I chose to take the meds and I'm glad i

did because I got very ill and can not imagine how bad the

exacerbation could have been if i had not chosen them. However, it

is a VERY personal choice. Read everything you can get your hands on

and contact all the med support centers like MSLifelines, etc. Each

company has one. And remember that there are alot worse things that

can happen to a person in this life than MS..try to grab hold of and

focus on the good stuff...it's one of the best therapies out there!!

Love, 'nuff said...(VP)

> Just like that. Why does it seem like such a shock? It

shouldn't.

> I left the neuro with a ton of info on different drugs. I don't

want

> to go there. I am going to continue agressively with the physical

> therapy and manage symptoms. If I get another flare-up maybe I

will

> reconsider. I need to read the journal articles on the different

> drug therapies. I think it is the researcher coming out in me.

>

> Margot (whose definitely having a bad day)

[Guest guest]

Margot, I'm sorry you got the dx. But at least you know. I know, that's no comfort. You do what is best for you. Only you know.

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I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory.

-- I went from possible to definite today

Just like that. Why does it seem like such a shock? It shouldn't. I left the neuro with a ton of info on different drugs. I don't want to go there. I am going to continue agressively with the physical therapy and manage symptoms. If I get another flare-up maybe I will reconsider. I need to read the journal articles on the different drug therapies. I think it is the researcher coming out in me. Margot (whose definitely having a bad day)

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[Guest guest]

I'm sure it was a horrible shock even if you were expecting it.

My doc has also talked about Avonex, but like you I'm not looking forward

it. I think I have until August before (if) we go down that road unless

something serious happens between now and then.

Research is good, I'm sure once you've done it you'll feel you've made the

best decision you can based on the facts. Hoping today is a better day for

you.

[Guest guest]

Margot..

I know it a strange feeling when you finally get the diagnoses...even though the doctors THINK you have it, your THINKING you MIGHT have it, but know one knows for sure...then one day your doctors tell you, YEP, YOU HAVE MS...No matter how much you prepare yourself, you are still shocked to hear the words come out of the doctors mouth.

I know for me...It was like hearing from my uncle..that my mother had passed away..Even though I Knew she was going to die, that day...(I was that in tune with her and her needs) I took care of mom, I prepared myself of all possible out comes (at 16 years old its pretty hard to force yourself into being an adult)...But No matter what I did, I wasn't prepared at all...I screamed so loud (i was outside) that the entire neighborhood heard me..(naturally they knew at that point, they knew mom, and she died at home). It just isn't something anyone can even be prepared for....No matter what disease, or disaster is happening in your life..its all a shock to the system no matter what!!!

On the plus side at least now, you have a NAME to what is going on in your body, you took action early and got into a support group and have educated yourself and now you can begin to go through your stages of morning, and adapting to all that you must do to adjust your life around the disease.

Remember we are all here for you...Your first Year will be a tough one..its all about adjustments, and getting use to the meds, doctors orders, and things of this nature now...but with us as support...you can make it through..We love you...BIG HUGS...CHIN UP!!!

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