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03-07-2008, 04:29 PM
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I just want to say thank you all, from the bottom of my heart!
I just got my MS diagnoses yesterday--my results came back from the Mayo Clinic. Believe it or not, you guys helped me to finally get this diagnosis. I've had Crohn's Disease and Systemic Lupus for years, but the central nervous system stuff really started kicking in back in the late 1990s. Two years ago, I started reading the message board at MSW, and got to know all of you. I followed you here a couple of months ago, and I vowed that when I finally got a DX, I would finally come out of the "Lurker's Closet." I write for several newspapers from home, and whenever I took breaks from my work , I would visit all of you regularly. You've made me laugh, and cry, and learn how to come to terms with my diseases. By reading your posts, I learned so much. I learned which doctors to seek out, and which questions I needed to ask. I learned to pay attention to ALL my symptoms, even ones I'd had for years. While my symptoms were getting worse, my knowledge was increasing, thanks to you. My neurologist and PCP both confirmed the diagnosis yesterday--and I fell on their necks and hugged them both! For me, a diagnosis means a new lease on life. Now, in additon to my Lupus and Crohn's treatments, I'll also be getting treatment for MS as well. It's been a long, difficult road, but I have all of you to thank for this new detour into what I hope will be a better journey now. I've been lurking on this board for two years now, and as soon as I heard the news yesterday, I knew that I would come home and make my first post--one of gratitude. You'll be hearing from me on a regular basis now--first thing is, I've gotta figure out how to make an avatar and all that fun stuff! In the meantime, group hug for all of you!  Cheers, Keely When life hands you lemons, make a scotch n' soda with a twist! |
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03-07-2008, 04:37 PM
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Lupus , chrohn's and ms too? Wow, you're taking this so well!
 Glad you have an answer - sorry you have so many answers. And welcome out of lurkdom! 
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03-07-2008, 04:44 PM
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Welcome! I always knew there were lurkers out there! LOL!
Welcome to the board, but sorry about your dx!! Join the party 
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03-07-2008, 04:48 PM
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Welcome to the board, I'm happy you were finally able to get a DX.
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Hi, I'm Julie and mommy to 7 little kids (ages 4 to 11). . DX with Fibromyalgia, 1998 DX with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity), June 2008 DX with Food Allergies, wheat, sesame, fresh pineapple . |
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03-07-2008, 04:50 PM
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I'll bet this is kind of like kids, If you already have a few what's one more?, LOL just kidding
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Hi, I'm Julie and mommy to 7 little kids (ages 4 to 11). . DX with Fibromyalgia, 1998 DX with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity), June 2008 DX with Food Allergies, wheat, sesame, fresh pineapple . |
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03-07-2008, 04:51 PM
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Welcome aboard the ms train! Sorry you have so many other issues but this place has many answers. I look forward to reading your posts.
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03-07-2008, 05:02 PM
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what a massive load you have to bear! glad we could help a little in the carrying. and the sharing of the burden. I, too, was RELIEVED to finally get my Dx... 'cause it was either "all in my head" or something really *serious* (depending on the doctor). also, glad you came out of the closet. (not that there's anything *wrong* with it!)
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03-07-2008, 06:01 PM
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 Hello, Keely and  to NeuroTalk.You seem to have a great attitude. Glad you decided to join us 
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03-07-2008, 06:07 PM
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Hi Keely - welcome.... sorry you had to come out of lurking but glad you got some help here in the process. You have a heavy load to bear.....
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03-07-2008, 06:15 PM
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Glad you came out of lurking.
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Strength comes in all types of packages, even those you don't expect Dx'd MS 2007, Fibro 2009 |
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