Hello you lot,
I just realised that I've never introduced myself to most of the new members of late on here. My name is Chris, and I've been a member since last August when we were brand new. I've been interacting with several of you in other posts but have just gotten around to reading this thread.

It seems as if many of you know one another, and I'm glad you are all here. I don't post often, but now that there are some more members, and things are beginning to liven up, I may have to stop by more often to brighten up my evenings. I am still working full time as a Nurse Midwife, and have also just found out that I am pregnant myself. I've had several miscarriages in the past, so we are holding our breath for now. I'm originally from GB, and came over to the US to become a CNM. I trained in NYC, where I met my husband and we moved to FLA.where we were until March when we were transferred to GA.
We are presently in the process of building a new home, and also in the process of pulling our hair out at the same time.

I had been on Avonex and was about to start on Tysabri before we found out I was pregnant again. I look forward to meeting and interacting with all of you. Once again, WELCOME, YOU LOT!

All the best,
Chris

Hi, Chris!:You-Rock:

You're one of us now, so ya' better get used to it!:D

Is this a good thing?:D ;)

Hey Chris

Building a house can be fun! We've built three. Would I do it again? Only if I locked my DH up in a cage and gagged him. Then it would be fun! :D

He gets in the way and it always ends up being my way anyway, so why does he even bother!

Two rules: never ask permission, it's easier to apologize, and wait til he leaves and do it your way! LOL!

Nice to meet you! And don't believe anything AMN says....:p

pssst

*pulling Chris in for a whisper*

Keep your eye on that one, you never know which one of Sybill's sisters will pop out.

*backing slowly away*

You'd best be backing away fastly...not slowly!

Hello Chris and Congratulation!

Excellent news Chris - Nice to meet you too! Hope we see more of you around :)

I too, failed to intro myself here. I am Beth and have been dxd with MS for (I can't believe) 10 years now.

Moved out here from OH in 2005. Love, love love it here! I don't work, but had most excellent PT job back in OH. I hated to give it up, but SO lived here and so I followed.

It was a great move. I had lived with family since dxd and they had babied me so much, that I did nothing for myself. My laundry basket was taken up and down stairs. Groceries were carried in for me. Nothing was expected of me such as helping clean or cook.

Since coming out here, I've had to do it all and learn to drive a stick shift too. Whoa! that has been the greatest challenge. I have weakness on my left side and my hands (palms) are so hyper sensitive that touching/holding is so painful. I've not found anything to relieve pain, and not make me so sleepy that I can't function.

I have been reading and posting all month and so enjoy this group. I too live for chocolate and did the dreaded roids 4 times in '06. Found an easy baked custard recipe and ate more then my share.:D

So weight is an issue. I had planned to start a walking program, but fell, sprained my ankle and rolled over a 3foot retaining wall to the grass below. Walking is going well, but wearing a brace and in pain.

I hope to get to know you all better and keep on keepin on.
Beth

Hi Beth!:Wave-Hello:

It's good here isn't it? I quite like it.

Now about those retaining-wall stunts... no, no!



DaisyMay is our resident stunt woman, she is just busy tending to her dear Mom right now. I nominate you for Understudy!;)

AMN
I am honored to be nominated. Wish there was a camera rolling, I'm sure a cash prize would have followed. :D Pastel snowflake pj pants and caveman drawings on a black tee. Plus the drop and slow roll over the edge. To bad, no help is around when you need it. There usually is someone in the complex yard.

Give DM my love and support. I lost my mom to cancer 4 years ago. Cared for her daily and sisters did nightly for her last 3 months. And lots of hugs :hug: sending to DM too.
Beth

Welcome MsAcorn..............

We have something besides MS in common...............chocolate!

TAF
I knew I liked you despite your preference for Pepsi over Coke. :D I think I've had so much chocolate this weekend, I've given myself a headache. But I feel good despite that. Yum!
Beth

FUN?!?!(Must be the MS)
If I could wake up one day and it were all done for me, I'd be one happy lady. I'm SO tired of having to make nonsensical decisions about colours, types of appliances, flooring, etc. I've already told my husband that this is the house we are going to live in for the rest of our lives. If it were up to me, I would lease everything but my toothbrush. I LOATHE making decisions.

Thank you Snoopy,
Your avatar looks like how I feel today.;) Lovely to meet you.

All the best,
Chris

Thank you Greta! I look forward to getting to know you too.

All the best,
Chris

Always a surprise
 

I am new today to this site. I have MS, was diagnosed one year ago. It is a scary ride. I try always to be brave and focus on what is working but quite frankly it does get tiring. I was so glad to find this forum of folks to share information with.

Thank you.

Welcome, Danielle. Nice to meet you and I hear you.:)

Hi, Danielle! :Wave-Hello:

:welcome_sign:
Hi Danielle

So sorry for your dx, but so glad you found us. We look forward to hearing more about you and your story. Any questions, just ask.

Here is some chocolate, enjoy! Just watch for Taffy she has a keen sense of chocolate nearby and will do what she can to get yours. ;)

This is such a fun group and so willing to help. We've even have been know to be sidetracked (often)


:hug:

:Wave-Hello: Hello Danielle and :welcome_sign: to NeuroTalk

Someone mention........chocolate?

Oh hey Danielle! Welcome to NT! Have a seat. I see you have some nice looking chocs there.......

Hi Danielle and Welcome to this "crazy" group! I'm sorry you've been diagnosed with MS, but glad you found us. Ask away -- we're here for you!

Hi
 

:grouphug: Hi, I am Annie. I am glad to have found this forum and hope to learn much from the other members and share my knowledge. I have severe chronic intractable pain of the spine. I just had a lumbar fusion (L4.5, L6.S1) Slow progress due to diabetes and infection.

Thank you for allowing me to join.

Welcome Annie
I'm sorry for your pain and troubles. I hope your recovery is goes smoothly. I don't know about what you are going through. But please know you are not alone. I do have alot of pain with my MS, so I get the chronic pain aspect.

We look forward to learning more about you and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

:hug:

looking for help
 

hello, we are looking for the best specialists in transverse myelitis both diagnosis and treatment as well as rehabilitation facilities (clinics/hospitals etc) worldwide. Our friend is from and lives in qatar. Can you help or refer?

many thanks,

greg

Hello
 

Hello,
My name is Cheryl. I live in Denver, Colorado. I have TN and:mad: could really use some encourage. I had the gamma knife surgery about 5 weeks ago. At first it seemed that it worked as I had fewer attacks and not as painful. Now the attacks are as painful as they were before the surgery. The Doc told me that if did not work then I would have to have the MVD. Help if you can and thank you
Cheryl

Hi Cheryl and welcome to NeuroTalk. I'm posting the link to the TN Forum for you as this forum you've posted in is the MS Forum.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum26.html

Hopefully someone in that forum will be able to give you some info and guidance. Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help in any way I can. :)

Hi,
I've been browsing here for more info.

I'm a 38 yo female, and have had "symptoms suggestive of MS" since March this year, with a 4 week 'break' in between.

MRI in April was clear, VER was normal.

Neuro put me on oral steroids. It's helping with pins and needles, but not with tiredness, & leg/arm weakness.

So I'm hoping it's not MS of course, but everything else is clear and neuro doesn't know what to do next, apart from another MRI in november.
I told the receptionist I'm not waiting that long to see the neuro!
So I see her this Monday - and hope she'll try something else??

So that's my medical situation.!
I'm also a single Mum to 2 boys, 4 and 7yrs. They are very gorgeous of course!!

Hi Freesia38 and welcome to NeuroTalk! I'm sorry you're having all these symptoms...glad the steroids helped. MS is hard to diagnose sometimes. It's a game of elimination for some of us. I hope your next Neuro appointment goes well. Keep posting here, too. We have a very large MS community and there are lots and lots of very knowledgeable people here who can help you through the rough spots. Glad you found this forum and hope to see you around! :)

This is the old thread, but that's OK....

Welcome to NeuroTalk, Free, nice to meet you.

please join us anywhere..:hug:

Oh you are right SalPal!

Welcome all Newbies! I am Taffy. It will be nice getting to know you. :D

Hello my name is Molly. I have relapsing Remitting MS. Diagnosed in 2003. I've been on avonex, rebif and now tysabri. I am looking for support and information from people who know what I'm going through. I am happy to have found this site. Molly

Hey Molly. Welcome to NT. There are others here on "T" like you. :hug:

Welcome again, Molly....reminding you to see the TYSABRI thread,