[F]I was just diagnosed last Sep (06) with MS but realize I have been experiencing exacerbations for at least 30 years. After almost falling twice from vertigo last April in less than 2 minutes at work, a full work up by my PCP, an ENT specialist, an idiot neuro and, finally, my dream neuro, I was finally put on Copaxone and joined "y'all" on the MS roller coaster. The diagnosis was actually a relief because it explained all those mis-treated, chronic symptoms that had been plaguing me for years and had been pushed off by my docs as being female, over-stressed, over-worked, family related, work related, depressed, overweight, smoker, etc. (all of which contributed to the MS exacerbations and sent me back to the docs again!)

I've been out of work since last April (gosh, a full year now!) and am currently applying for SSDI by orders from my long term disability - more due to other health issues, including 5 surgeries and the severe depression and on-going therapy that came with my MS diagnosis.

I'm glad I found this forum. It looks like a great place for info and new friends!

Prayers and hugs,

Tina [/FONT]