Introducing myself

Hello😊I have RRMS and was diagnosed in 2012 (like many others, I probably had it much longer) I have lived the majority of my life in two areas of the US which have known MS clusters.

My amazing husband served in the Army for over 22 years. I have 4 beautiful children ranging in age from 28 to 4 years old😁

[jackiesj]

Welocome to our ever growing group!We all look forward to ups and downs and all arounds to share in life.I for one am grateful to the armed forces and wow mom of 4 plus the person you are to begin with.Do share more and many answers support and happiness in this group...we share the good the bad the ugly and delightful.Welcome!

[Hidden in reply to jackiesj]

Thank you for the warm welcome😊

[Lilith08]

Welcome aboard, Emerald. It’s always good to have more voices sharing their experiences!

I also have RRMS, diagnosed in 2016. Am currently on Rebif though that may change as I had a relapse a few months ago.

[Hidden in reply to Lilith08]

Thank you for the welcome. I am on Avonex and will be going in for 5 days of IVIG treatment soon.

[Lilith08 in reply to Hidden]

I’m not familiar with IVIG. What does that do?

[Hidden in reply to Lilith08]

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment works on your immune system. Several years ago I had a very bad relapse which landed me in the hospital for SOLU-MEDROL® and IVIG. It is supposed to reduce the frequency of relapses.

Unfortunately it is expensive and not all insurance will cover it. I’m blessed that mine does.

[Lilith08 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, I’ll have to read about that. See? You’ve already taught me something 😊

[falalalala]

Welcome!

[Hidden in reply to falalalala]

Thanks😊

[greaterexp]

Welcome! Thanks to you, your husband, and family for all you've given for our sakes by serving.

I'm so glad you found us and hope you find much support here. We've not only shared our experiences and supported one another, but made good friends, too.

In case you haven't looked at what MSAA can help with, here's the link:

mymsaa.org/

[Hidden in reply to greaterexp]

Thanks so much😊