Sorry you got the dx of MS. I guess ending the limbo is always good, if only the news was equally good

I'm newly dx (Nov. 07) and was lucky not to go through years of tests and limbos, but just a few months, and found that pretty hard. I can't even fathom 5 years in limbo!

While personally I think anyone with 7 kids must be crazy--if you're not at the beginning, you will be at the end. (lol - I come from a family of 8 kids!) I'm sure you get lots of satisfaction from your family and taking care of your children, I'll bet you're a wonderful mom.

Chin up and all that.

Oh yes, I was probably crazy from the start! I just have good sense of humor and I truly do enjoy life. I will be 45 soon but I still enjoy fun impulsive things. What's more fun than 7 children, a son-in-law and a brand new grand daughter?!

I can't imagine hitting a bump in the road like MS without them.

LA

That's the attitude! Good for you. Besides, who cares how many kids you have. When we were growing up (I'm 43) large families were not that uncommon. I am one of 10 kids. My mom was not crazy, she was crazy in love with my dad. She still is. Stress? Sure they knew stress but everyone always chipped in and my mom kept things organized. (colored bins for laundry, chores with a chore chart, all meals were planned out on a menu and she shopped accordingly, etc.).

I do wish you the best of luck. You will do fine as you know you have your kids and that beautiful grandbaby.

hello and welcome,

i'm sorry for your dx (diagnosis) but i'm glad you have a firm answer to the problem and can start on a DMD.

i'm on copaxone and don't know anything about avonex but good luck with it.

i'm single so can't imagine having that many children.
i love the peace and quiet of my apt.

hope to hear more from you.
ask us anything.
i've been dx'd 5 yrs. rrms, then spms.

You are sounding much better! You will have ups and downs...believe me!! But if you keep humor in your heart....you will do just fine!

And as far as those kids go! I would imagine that was all planned out so that the oldest one at home can take up the slack, when mom needs to rest!

Welcome LA.......I was on Avonex for a few years. Maybe I can be of some support for ya.

Yes, thank you! I am such a chicken when it comes to taking new meds anyway. I finally took the medication the doctor gave me for Trigeminal Neuralgia. I had to check it out with the pharmacy to make sure it would be ok.
I have some allergies and am on medication for a rapid heart rate. I always get nervous about medication. Anyway, I got relief! I didn't even take the entire dose. I was told if it really was TN I would get relief quickly, and I did.
I think the nurse will be here on Wednesday. Would you suggest that I have someone around after I get the shot? I am wondering how fast it will affect me. The doctor ordered half a dose to start with.

LA