A few more we use.
BTW (btw) by the way
LOL Laughing out loud
FWIW For what it's worth
CCSVI Chronic cerebro-spinal venous insufficiency
YW your welcome
TO thank you
TX Thanks
Anti-b's Antibiotics
Injectables Drugs we give to ourselves by needle
Infusion A needle put into your body (like your arm) that is hooked up to medication, to get it into your blood.
IV In to a vein with a needle
IVSM In the vein steroids are given. The steroid drug in SM + Solu Medrol
meds medications
PCP Primary care Physician
GP General Practice doctor
MS Doc. MS Specialist
Chemo drugs Some drugs that people take for MS that is normally used as chemotherapy
Off label A drug prescribed for another use, then it was originally made for.
Neuro Neurologist
buttski hinny
crapola or carp = junk with put up with, like pain and symptoms.
brain farts= lost a thought or two (forgot)
WTH What the heck
MRI machine to check for brain, head, neck, leg or back problems using magnets
MRV machine to check the veins in the body.
Doppler US Doppler Ultrasound machine to check with sound waves the bodies interior at most locations on the body.
Plumbing = Bowel and Bladder issues. Or B & B problems
mobility aids- any device that helps us to move around safely, example - a cane
Ty -Tysabri = infusion drug for MS
Road trip = going on vacation. See family, friends or visit places.
We abbreviate people's Avatars too. Like AMN = is After My Nap
Sorry, I called you Clark, yet your name is Mike, who knew? If you have any questions just ask, we understand it gets confusing. We like to shorten our typing if we can.