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Old 03-08-2008, 10:52 AM #1
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Hello! I recently joined and thought I'd say hello. I've had MS since 1997 - Ah! I can't believe its been that long - but at the same time i can. My main symptom right now is physical/mental fatigue and cognitive impairment. Does anyone know if anything can be done for the cognitive impairment? I have a Masters degree in Counseling Services but I don't have a job! I don't feel like I can focus or function. The frustrating thing is that all through college i had active lesions and physical symptoms - now...for the very first time i had NO lesions on my last MRI but I feel like so crummy and i have these cognitive symptoms. I'm on Tysabri and I know the studies have shown that tysabri is effective and obviously it is according to my last MRI - but my MRI is not showing on the outside. Anyone on tysabri or have these kind of symtoms. I'm so glad i found this site! Josie
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Josie,

I've been dx'd since 02. Just wanted to say hello. I'm not on any of the ABC drugs right now.

Welcome!

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Hiya Josie and welcome! (Your name makes me want to hum the theme from Josie and the Pussycats--one of my favorite cartoons when I was little.)

Have you seen a neuropsychologist? If not, you might want to do that. The neuropsych can administer a battery of tests that will show where you have impairment and will be able to suggest accommodations that you can make to overcome (or try to) the problems. When I went in 2003, I had a LOT of great suggestions given to me and they really helped.

You'll love it here. Folks are friendly and funny.

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Hi Josie,

Welcome. Here is the link for our MS forum. We also have an MS social forum for some fun.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum17.html

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum102.html

Please let us know if you need any help getting 'round the board.
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hey Josie!

Glad you found us!

Mental games - on the internet and here (in the Lighter Side)

Puzzles, book puzzles....learn something new!
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Lately, I've been feeling so alone having MS- but I'm feeling better already! Josie
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Hi Josie
Welcome to the group. Glad you found us. I was also dx in 1997. Only the last couple years has the cog stuff become to apparent to ignore, but I try.

You got some good advice here From Gazelle and others. I hope you find some relief from your sx. In the meantime, pull up a chair and tell us a bit more about yourself.

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welcome. I actually have alot of cognitive problems too. My main on is momory. And some deprssion,and anxiety.
For the memory problems,I go to a site www.brangle.com It has loads of stuff on there to help with your brain. It helps me somewhat. I wouldnt say alot,but I can see a difference.
My neuro asks me everytime I see her if I do brain excersises.
I do,oh and doing cross word puzzles,and word finds help too.
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