It was only MS!

[hairbrain4]

Hello, I'm 63 years old & was diagnosed 13 years ago with RRM. It has been somewhat of a journey learning my limitations. I have not had very severe episodes since my dx. As a matter of fact I haven't had much progression at all, which I am very thankful for. I never really had many symptoms & had been diagnosed incorrectly for several years with depression and chronic fatigue, hormone imbalance etc. I had a Dr. appt. & that day I woke up with half of my face numb. He sent me for an MRI and to a neurologist. After numerous tests he gave me the diagnosis a week after my 50th birthday! I was actually grateful to find out what was wrong & that there was an answer to what was wrong with me & that there was treatment for it. I have always had a positive outlook because it could have been worse. I could have had a malignant brain tumor! But it was only MS. I learned everything I could about MS, got on a treatment plan & have been doing good ever since! For those of you that are new to MS, keep your chin up, think positive thoughts no matter how bad you feel that day because it could be worse. I thank God everyday that I wake up and can get out of bed, even if it hurts & it usually does. But at least I am moving, talking, thinking etc.

[RoseySawyer]

I think the same way. Even though it paralyzed me when it first showed it's head but it could of been an even worse diagnosis. Atleast I am walking right now. 😊

[hairbrain4 in reply to RoseySawyer]

I'm glad to hear you still have a great attitude! God only gave us one life on this earth so why not make the best of it!

[Fancy1959]

Hello and welcome hairbrain4, from Fancy1959. You have an awesome attitude and I want to congratulate you on it. You have found this wonderful, safe place to come and ask questions, voice concerns, or simply speak to others who truly understand what you are going through. This chat room has some of the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. As you said we are actually very lucky to have MS because there are many others who are so much very worse off than we are. Anytime you need us you simply has to reach out and post to us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We are glad you have found a look forward to learning from you as you will learn from us. Please contact jimeka and give her your birthday and any pertinent information you wish to share with us. And as families are want to do we will share your special day with you. I look forward to speaking to you in the near future and until we get together please take care of yourself. You need to also remember that together we are stronger in this fight against this monster we call MS. Fancy.

[hairbrain4 in reply to Fancy1959]

Glad I found this forum. I usually try to help the newly diagnosed as you know it is so hard to get hold of what is actually happening to us in the beginning. I hope I can be of some help.

[Linda3579 in reply to hairbrain4]

Just by reading your positive post, and your wisdom, you have already been of help. Thank you! Linda🙏

[greaterexp]

Amen!

[drnikki]

Love the attitude! I am 50 and was dx with rrms when I was about 27. never used any meds until about 3 yrs ago. t I have been lucky re symptoms and I try to have a positive/fighting attitude daily. I think recent menopause can explain some recent stuff too 😁. Anyway.... keep up whatever your doing...its obviously working!

[BETHdc]

Love your attitude, I actually feel the same way. Its only MS. i was diagnosed right b4 my 40th bday. My MS was caught very early and I have been able to manage symptons well (ie: foot drop, spasticity). I am working on better food choices but I firmly believe a positive attitude had made a world of difference.

Have a beautiful Sunday

[Joc-42]

Hairbrain4, welcome to this wonderful group of fellow journey—ers. We learn from each other.

[hairbrain4]

I'm glad I found this forum. It's good to stay connected with others that have MS as it not only helps you but I feel it helps others more, especially the newly diagnosed.

Stay positive everyone & thank God for another day!