Introducing myself

[michraf]

Hi. My name is Michelle. I was diagnosed in 2003. My balance and walking have gotten steadily worse over the past 5-6 years. Like anyone else I have good days and bad days, or hours! I look forward to reading other posts.

[JimAndMS]

Hi Michelle! My name is Jim. I got my "official" DX in 2005. Like you, my walking and balance can be a challenge some, well a few..... Nah MOST days.

It was hot here in FL today and I stayed in most of the day. I went out to check the mail and it is not that far of a walk but I was very glad that I saw a tree when I did otherwise, I would have wound up on the ground. So I slowed down and got back inside in the AC.

So obviously you are not alone. If you like I have even put up a blog at jimandms.com/ where I post almost daily what I am going through and how I am feeling. It is a way for me to vent when needed. I also share any information that I think would be of interest to the MS community.

So feel free to stop by there if you like. Sign up to receive an email whenever I post something or just browse around.

Have a wonderful day!

Jim

[johnMSAA Partner]

Hello, Michelle - welcome to My MSAA Community! We hope you enjoy sharing stories and interacting with our community here.

From time to time we will also be posting topics, polls, and news from our staff at the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA). If you ever have other questions about your MS, you can always visit our website to speak to one of our Client Services Consultants or learn more about our Programs & Services: mymsaa.org.

[Froggiechick]

Hi Michelle! I love how you said good or bad days, or hours! Soooo true! It's crazy how fast the way you feel changes. I have been having bad dizzy spells and I've noticed my balance is not as good as it used to be. I used to think I was just a klutz but now it all makes sense.

[PatMAZ]

Hi Michelle, Pat here. W/MS since 1988, diagnosed in 1990. Have you tried Ampyra for your walking problems? It helps me a lot when I can get the insurance co. to pay for it. Ask your doctor. You take it once a day, it's a pill. It snuck up on me. I started taking it and didn't feel like it was helping at all. Then 2 of my friends commented on how I was walking better and I kept taking it. Also I have done physical therapy to help with balance. You might think about that too. Good luck!