“A robust immune system” is a great way of putting it. As an elementary school teacher, I was constantly exposed to everything those darling pathogens carriers brought into the classroom. I rarely...
Hi TamV, I’m sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. There are 4 common treatment options. Depending upon your stage and grade, you could receive 1, 2, 3 or all 4 treatments. They are: surgery...
Hi Kate, I’m sorry you’re having some new and worrisome symptoms. For me, my symptoms don’t migrate or change from day to day. My symptoms are related to the regions of my brain or spine they have...
I am sure there are. I have heard that Nieman Marcus has many options in specialty bras and prosthetics. Most women don’t need anything after a lumpectomy. There is typically very little breast...
Oh yes. Excellent book! It seems like they caught yours early. That’s really good. Keep us posted....
I’m just here to offer support. I’m sorry to hear you are having to search for reconstruction help. Does this mean that reconstruction isn’t covered in London at all?...
I’m not sure. There very well could be. There is often quite a lot of trauma involved with a needle biopsy. How long has it been?...
I too am surprised a doctor said “MS,” when you described your tinnitus. While patients with MS can experience tinnitus, it is one of the more rare symptoms. You’d need to see a neurologist. MS is...
Okay so as far as I’ve experienced, I’m not seeing “MS support groups” emphasizing drugs for a cure. And by the way, there is no cure. PatMc, I am so sorry you’ve transitioned to secondary...
How wonderful!! I’m very happy for you. Have a wonderful weekend!! Celebrate!...
Good luck to you. I truly hope you get your results that soon. It took 13 days to get mine. It’s awful to wait....
Take care of you. Your kids will be fine. Kids are so resilient. I chose not to tell mine too much. They were a couple of years older when I was diagnosed. Despite their youth, they were loving and...
You could ask for a copy of the radiology report. That belongs to you. They can’t say no. Try to just take this at a day at a time. You may have more waiting. The needle biopsy report is never a fast...
Good luck with your re-check. I’m hoping it all works out to be fine....
You need the needle biopsy so you can know. Again, the not knowing is the worst part. Once I knew, I could move forward; begin the process of treatment. I’m so sorry you are having anxiety about...
Hi there. I’m just here to lend support. I understand your anxiety. Finding a lump is a very scary situation. I can tell you from experience that ultrasound makes a fairly clear image. If the...
Hi Rysbar123, I’m sorry to hear of your disturbing symptoms. You have quite a few! I hope you can get some answers soon. Your symptoms could be caused by MS, however they could be caused by many...
I’m sorry to hear this! I take copaxone and plaquinel. I’ve not had any issues with these two meds. I hope you can get some relief real soon!...
Lendi, Many people have a diagnosis of MS with “just” brain lesions. MS doesn’t aways attack the spinal column. Can you get a second or third opinion ?...
I’m sorry to hear of your diagnosis. What type of breast cancer were you diagnosed with?...
Hi there. You can always ask about genetic testing. Genetic testing probably won’t be warranted if you have no family history of breast cancer. It is $300 or more dollars and often insurance doesn’t...
Please do your best to be patient and wait. Your doctor seems to be on top of this with the upcoming MRI. As serious as breast cancer can be, it doesn’t move that fast. There is typically time to get...
Jackie, Hang in there. Take good care of you. Let us know how you are....
Hi there. I’m sorry you are struggling with these symptoms and no answers. I am not a doctor so of course take what I say with a grain of salt. When I was diagnosed with MS, I was experiencing...
I’m sorry you are struggling. You have quite a list of disturbing symptoms! You have had a normal neurological exam and clear MRIs. It appears that it is not MS. You have a couple of symptoms that...
Hi Nacho, Waiting 2 months to get tested seems rough. I would think you’d want to try to go gluten free now to see how it makes you feel. I have celiacs. Going completely gluten free made an enormous...
I have celiacs and I suffered from terrible migraines until I was diagnosed. I don’t get them now that I’m gluten free. She will feel so much better once she is totally gluten free....
Hi Aaron, I’m sorry you are having these issues. I see you are being treated for Lyme disease. Are you doubting this diagnosis? Do you suspect you may have MS? Your symptoms, while very disturbing,...
Hi Jesimae, I’m sorry to hear you’re experiensing eye issues. Optic nerve inflammation doesn’t always show upon visual examination. There is section that isn’t visible except via MRI. You may want to...
So this means that the tissue appears irregular but there is no mass. So the bottom line is, it could be irregular due to a cancer, or it could be irregular for a whole host of other reasons. Scar...
For most people who have MS, complete resolution of symptoms between fares is rare. Most have residual symptoms they have to manage. These symptoms are related to brain or spinal cord damage caused...
My presenting symptom was vertigo. However it did not come on suddenly like a stroke. It came on gradually over a few (3-4) weeks. Eventually I was hospitalized due to being so dizzy I couldn’t walk....
It’s controversial because it isn’t an actual diagnosis. You might NOT develop cancer despite being at a higher risk. If you test positive and decide you want to prophylactically have your breast and...
The genetic testing for breast cancer is one that looks for the BRCA gene. If one was positive for this gene, then there is an approximate 85% chance of developing either breast or ovarian cancer....
Well as this is a board for MS and not Lyme disease, I’m not sure how we can help. If you have lesions caused by Lyme, then doesn’t it mean you have lesions due to the Lyme infection having spread to...
Lapilot, Most likely, your friend will need rides to and from the infusion center. Along with the chemotherapy medication, she will be receiving some medications to reduce side effects. These can...
Bethr, I’m so sorry! This must have been scary and upsetting. This is absolutely something that happens wih MS. I too have experienced this. It’s embarrassing! I understand your not wanting to take...
Hi Gary, Of course I remember you!!! For the most part, I am well. I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in October. I’ve undergone a double mastectomy and I’m now about half way through chemo...
Girlie, Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed a nice vacation. Thanks for posting....
Hey Dar, This phenomenon is called neurogenic bladder. I have this as well but to a lesser degree. I know when I have to go. I have a sense of heaviness. Not the usual sensation. It can take several...
You should discuss this with your doctor. Lots of fiber AND lots of water should help. You can also take over the counter stool softeners such as Colace. Exercise like walking can also be beneficial....
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Are you feeling your symptoms put you at risk for an MS diagnosis? Most of your symptoms seem related to your neck issues. Pica is an eating disorder in which you crave or eat things that are not...
Perhaps you shouldn’t inject again until you speak with your doctor. I’ve not heard of vision problems with copaxone but I am not a doctor. I hope you’re not relapsing too! Sometimes stress can cause...
Hi Mark, When will you be seeing your neurologist again? Will you be starting or have you started a disease modifying medication? Are you currently being treated for your mental health issues? I hope...
Andrew!! Welcome to the board and thank you! This is very cool!...
I've been on copaxone for 11 years. It's been a solid medication for me. I've had very slow to no progression. I've not had an issue with side effects. Just the typical local pain and redness for a...
You have a lot going on! I'm sorry! I hope you get some answers soon. You should post on the Lyme board. It's quite common to get a false negative. The neurologist will be able to address the...
Hi Shannon, I'm sorry you're dealing with disturbing symptoms and getting no answers. Being stuck in limbo is stressful and scary. It appears that at this time, you do not have MS. You may want to...
Look at you two!!! I flake and don't check the board for a couple of days and you two get it done! Nice job! Nikki-please remember that you are in charge. You get to decide what you want to do to...