Hi there Whoopde! Welcome to NT. I'm glad you finally got a diagnosis....sorry it was MS. We've got a great group here and we support and encourage each other regardless of what kind of medication we choose to take - or not take. I hope you'll continue to post here and let us get to know you. :)

No New....Returning
 

Yes.....I know....I'm one of those awful people that say that's check in and never do......please don't hold it against me....

Some of you may remember me from a few years ago. Had a doctor tell me I had Lyme disease and I've really enjoyed the past couple of years (hiking, traveling, sailing, etc).

Started having sxs again this past month. In this constant over 100 degree heat it's been pretty rough. Trigeminal Neuralgia sent me back to the doctor. Family doctor immediately sent me to a neuro (we moved to Houston since my last postings). He immediately ordered an MRI and wants me to set up an appointment with an MS specialist. I'm planning to wait until I get the MRI results to do that. This ain't my first rodeo.

Anyway....I'm back to Limboland....I'll be checking back in on everyone.

Welcome back Gigi. Looks like you may have MS after all, huh. I'm so sorry, but at least you're in the right place for support and friendship.:hug:

WB Gigi. sorry you have to come back here, but it sounds like you are at least getting some answers. :hug:

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hello - peace - shalom --
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my name is dvora - i am 65yrs old - have had ms since i was 22 --
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have never been on ms specific drugs -- just symptom management -
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i also have hydrcephalis - hypothyroid - fibromyalgia --- and now 2 herniated spine discs --
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which is how i found this forum --
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has anyone here had lumbar punctures or epidural spine injections that they would like to tell about ?/
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i am going monday for spine shots for my herniated discs --
i would like to know not only the procedure but also the afterward -
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i care for my grandaughter -- 18 months - 30lbs - energizer bunny energy --
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we have alternate childcare for monday and tues - can i have her back safely on wed ?
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so thanks for reading my story --
i would love to read your responses -- sap please -- monday is very soon :-)
'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''shalom from dvora

hello! and welcome! :hug:

Welcome Dvora glad you are here.:)

Yes I've had one LP and it is uncomfortable, but not painful. After the LP you must last as flat as possible for up to 24 hrs, while your fluid replenishes to avoid a horrible headache. If all goes well, that's about it.

Come in and start a thread or join us in support of others and thank you for joining us..:hug:

epidural spine injection - lp
 

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hi sally - thank for the welcome -
i had an lp yrs ago --- barely remember it --
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but i do know i never was wanting to do it again ---
course i did not remember labor and delivery either ==
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until i did it again !!!
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i am more worried about taking care of he baby on wednesday ?
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i lived in ohio too - before florida -
i loved the spring in ohio :-)
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shalom from dvora

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ok - my shots are over -- did not like them - but i think they did a good job -- g-d willing --
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i am in bed mostly with ice packs and when i am up i must wear a hard shell body brace --
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before 2 week checkup i must be evaluated by pt --
sonds good so far --
i am really happy it is over -
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shalom from dvora

Hi and Welcome,
To all the new people and the returning people. :)

What I have found is:

People with MS are strong people. Why?- because of all the symptoms we get, and we handle them with a good attitude and then we adjust. Even our tests are not so pleasant at times. But we endure. :)

So, welcome to all our friends, and so glad you found us. Nice to meet all of you and hope you join us on the Main MS forum below or The Stumble Inn for other than MS talk.
Take care. :)