Hello

[cnichols]

48 years old, coming up on 10 years of having MS. My neurologist doesn't classify what type. Currently living alone in my new condo, in a power chair 90% of the time. Doing Rituxan.

[WAshingtongirl]

Welcome cnichols . A new condo sounds great, but a power chair and rituxan sound like a challenge. We're happy you found us.

[cnichols]

Thanks. Condo is great, has wide doorways, got grab bars in shower. Chair gives me freedom. We have an ADA paratransit bus which picks me up at door takes me places for $3 on way. I have no issues with Rituxan, had no reactions at all. Hoping it keeps me out of the hospital/rehab/skilled nursing facility this summer. Spent summer 2015 and 2016 doing that.

[WAshingtongirl in reply to cnichols]

It sounds as though your new condo perfectly meets your needs. Happy the rituxan works well for you too.

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

Hi cnichols, welcome to the group. Glad you found us. This is a great group to share and find answers to your questions. Lynn

[cnichols in reply to CalfeeChick]

Thanks, know way to much about this disease. My older brother had MS too. Great to be part of a supportive community.

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

Your knowledge and experience may be so helpful to many. I'm 68 and just went numb last summer. I was given DX in December, but have been on this site for months.. no stage given yet. Will look forward to seeing you here.

[erash]

Hi cnichols welcome! Lots of friends here. I look forward to chatting with you. How's the Rituxan working for u?

[cnichols in reply to erash]

Rituxan has been great, no issues during infusions. Think it helped me bounce back faster from latest flare.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Hi cnichols Welcome to our wonderful site! Sorry it's for a reason no one wants to be part of. I hope you take a min to read our Community Guidelines 😊. Then take a look around at are amazing posts! As you can tell we have something very special here and we can't do it with out Everyone's help!😊

We talk about pretty much anything and everything here. But most of all Support each other! ☺

Your condo sounds awesome and made just for you! That sense of Independence is priceless! Where are you from? Oh yeah before l forgot, how did you hear about us? Just curious.

Jes🌠

Ps ~Helpfull Hint~ of you put an @ in front of the person who your addressing, they will get a notice from you. IE. @ jesmcd2 *With No Spaces*

[cnichols in reply to Jesmcd2]

@jescd2. Heard about the group from an MSAA email. I live in Oak Forest, Illinois suburb of Chicago. Condo is perfect for the cat and I , we love it. Right behind a grocery store so when weather is nice I can go in my chair to pick up groceries.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to cnichols]

~sigh nice weather~ oops you were saying cnichols ? Sorry l got sidetracked.😅 Sounds like your condo is totally convenient for you! Being as independent for as long as any of us can is always a great thing!

One of the reasons l moved here was because my PCP is right next door, and before l had jello legs, l could walk to the store and pharm. Now l have to get a ride, and my pharm will deliver if l need them to☺

Stay warm! And what kind of cat do you have?

Jes🌠

[cnichols in reply to Jesmcd2]

@jesmcd2- I am all about being independent, I am giving my niece who just bought a house my washer/dryer and got front loading machines so I could do my own laundry. Great thing living by a big city, Chicago, is the paratransit bus, $3 each way takes me everywhere I need to go, helps me be able to have a life. My brother and sister are awesome, always willing to help but I like being able to do stuff on my own. Aja is a 15 year old Calico, super sweet and actually listens. Weather here this weekend is suppose to be mid 50's and sunny. Can't wait to be able to open sliding glass door.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to cnichols]

cnichols l would say send it here, but we need rain and/or snow bad. Otherwise we will have drought conditions again this yr.😞

Those washing machine and dryer sets are awesome! I had a set another lifetime ago.☺ I hope you like them.

Cats are awesome! We have alot of cat people on here! You should post a picture of him! We would love to see it!☺

Older siblings? Younger? I'm nosie.😅 Naw just curious. I have 5 younger brothers, want any? Will give you one, or 5 😁😅

Jes🌠

[cnichols in reply to Jesmcd2]

Jesmcd2-I am the youngest of 5. Sister who is 17 years older, brother who was 16 years older had PPMS died in 2005 from pneumonia, sister 12 years older, brother 3 years older. My brother and one sister live close and our my rocks, always there for me. My oldest sister lives in San Diego now. Have 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 3 great nieces and 2 great nephews.

You can keep your brothers, hope they are good to you. Mine is the best.

Aja the cat is awesome, she keeps me laughing everyday, we will be together 11years in May, got her off Craig's List.

Another rainy gray day here, suppose to be 55 tomorrow 😃

[Morllyn]

Welcome to the group!

[greaterexp]

Welcome to a very warm, helpful, and encouraging place to chat with those who understand