Hi Lisa, Welcome to NT!

As Dej and Sally said, take your time deciding which drug you want to try next. You have been on two biggies already and still had progression, as shown on your MRI. Ask questions on the Tysabri thread sticky, or down below on the main forum.

We are here to help and listen too. We are glad you found us. Nice to meet you.

Hi, About two and a half years ago I was diagnosed with MS. I had just started a new job when about three or four weeks in to it, I started feeling a bit all balance and then had terrible eye pain. I didn't have the blurryness or loss of vision that everyone talks about. My co-workers told me it was probably just stress with the new job and looking at a computer screen all day. This went on for a couple of weeks so I went to my eye doctor who couldn't really find anything wrong, but gave me eyedrops anyway...which didn't help. I then went to my GP who sent me for a corotid doppler which turned out fine. She then sent me for an MRI of brain and C spine. As it turned out I have several very small lesions in the white matter but not on the spine. I had tons of lab tests and was sent for a lumbar puncture which ruled out every other disease and illness...so I was told it's MS...so here I am! Hoping to talk to others to get advise and just compare notes. I really don't want to talk to my family about how I'm feeling because I will sound like a hypochondriac...heaven forbid!! Although, I should add that my husband is VERY supportive of me. I get around just fine. My symptoms are mostly fatigue and cognitive issues. Symptoms come and go but nothing major.

welcome carebear. Pull up a chair and hang out a while.

Hi Lisa and CareBear and welcome to NeuroTalk! Sorry you have to be here, but since you do, jump right in and join the group. Hope to see you round and get to know you better.

Thanks for the very warm welcome!

Hi carebear,
I want to welcome you too. It's not fun having MS, but it is nice having friends here that understand and care. We listen and try to help if we can.

So glad you found us. You can vent or just talk, ask questions if you want. Family members don't always get it, we do. I'm glad your husband understands and gives you support too.

Nice to meet you.

My name is Starr i am a happily married 33 year old female who was born in the north but raised in the south.I am a mother of two crazy teenagers suffering from many neurological issues but cant get a diagnosis because i dont have medical insurance and like many others i cant afford to pay to see a neurologist can you or someone help me? I have been told its possibly
MS
ALS
EPILEPSY
CONVERSION DISORDER

HERE ARE MY SYMPTOMS

Muscle pain,weakness and numbness in the arms,legs and back
migraine headaches
seizures
visual blackouts
pinched nerve sensations
slurred speech
feet dragging at times
delayed swallowing

Hi
My name is Starr!
I am a 33 year old broke, happily married mother of two.I have been struggling with many neurological problems for the past 12 years but have yet to get a strong diagnosis on paper but have been told that it could be MS,ALS,EPILEPSY or a CONVERSION DISORDER! Its wonderful to meet people who might understand how i feel everyday.

What causes these symptoms
Muscle pain,weakness and numbness in the arms,legs and back
migraine headaches
seizures
visual blackouts
pinched nerve sensations
slurred speech
feet dragging at times
delayed swallowing

Welcome to NeuroTalk Starr. Your symptoms do sound Neurological. Do you have a free clinic in your area?

We will support you through the Diagnosis (DX) process but we can't DX you here.

Let us know how you are doing and take care.

welcome saurion, so happy you found us. I hope we are able to help. I answered your post in the main forum. Welcome!