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

Welcome to the forum, LA. Sorry about the dx, but glad you have some long-awaited answers so you can begin treatment.

I admire you for your courage, and for your commitment to your special needs children. You are an angel.

Cherie

ME too! Welcome to NeuroTalk ! Sorry you are here because of MS, but you have found a great place to hang out. I had other symptoms, but like you it took a while and a few attacks before the path to an MS diagnosis was clear. I have only used Copaxone and it seems to be working for me.

Right now I worry more with the tachycardia and meds for that than anything else....except for menopause creeping up .

Again, welcome to the forums.

The tachycardia thing really stinks because it makes me feel so limited. I was told that increased heart rate was not a side effect of Avonex however there are some heart issues that are made worse. I don't have any other heart issues that I am aware of. I was put through a complete work up about 20 years ago. Have been on a beta blocker ever since.

I understand the menopause thing. I have a hysterectomy this fall. They were able to leave one ovary but I am not sure how well it is working.

I agree, this is a great board!



LA