welcome to NeuroTalk, B-

We are here to support each other through the bad and the good, so just join right in anywhere.

Having a loving Family, with this rotton disease, is wonderful. Sorry for the TN.

Again Welcome.

Welcome B!

Hi B,
I just wanted to Welcome you too. This is a great place for support and information too. We all help each other.

If you second guess your diagnosis, then get a second opinion. You have to get the problem solved on what is going on with your head and eye.

Did you see an Neuro eye specialist? That might help.

Good luck and nice to meet you.

Hello Everyone! So a little about me, I am 25 years old married with 2 wonderful boys who are 4 and 6.

I had abdominal pain since I was 14 and diagnosed with Endometriosis at 22 via Lap. Ive had kidney stones, many infections and pretty much always sick for the past 6 years. I had also diagnosed with IBS, Colitis, and other digestive disorders cause really no one knew why my bowel has out of control.

I had a oopherectomy/hysterectomy a year a go due to what we thought was the endo again. I had some endo and adhesions when they went in. I was hoping I would be cured after that but no such luck. Abdominal pain still occured after the surgery but much worse now.

Then I went to a new dr and she did a neuro exam and told me I had severe weakness on one side. Didnt think much of it then.

About a month ago I lost vision in my R eye but regained it 45 minutes later but its has been blurry since. I also have had tremors, muscle spasms and a number of neuro things happen since then. I have always had them before but not as intense and I nvr thought much of it, I just thought it had to do with all my other many problems.

Anyways after many tests and symptoms my dr is convinced I have MS and I see a neurologist on Thursday and will see what she says. I now have to cath myself due to severe bladder retention that became unmanagable. So I hoping to get some answers at this point I cant take much more, I am very tired and ready for some relief. Thanks for listening to me

Welcome AKMommy. You are not alone!

I too have had most of the same symtoms as you.

I also have lost vision in one eye for a short while.... but each time, it did improve! I now see out of both eyes without problem.

There was a time where I too could not pass any urine and had to use catheters, but that too has improved. I no longer have to use catheters, and if anything .... my bladder has gone the other way.

We MSers are all different. What happened to me may never happen to you, but do get your vision checked, and ask to see a continence nurse. Your local MS Society will always put you in touch with one.

Hi AKMommy, nice to meet you and I'm glad you found us.

You've had a lot on your plate, for such a youngster. Sure glad you had those wonderful Kidds, before your Hist.

Come on in and join us anywhere. We are Family and if you want, you are now a member.

Welcome AkMommy,

Your story is close to mine too. We all are unique. I hope it is not MS, but if it is, you will gets lots of help and support here. It is hard having all these problems and not have the answers you want and need to explain them.
I hope you found out more on Thursday's visit.

Maybe you will have to have more testing. It takes time once they think they know what you have and what you don't have. I wish you lots of luck. Keep us updated.
Nice to meet you.

Hi, I'm Dave a 53 year old man, who people say, looks like I'm 43, but I feel like I'm 73. Pain and fatigue have been plageing me for years.

I live in Denver, CO. I'm originally from Wisconsin. I spent 6 years in Germany. Music is my passion and I go to many shows. I enjoy a very large variety of music. I love to discover new music. I like to try new food and see new places. I'm going to China for 3 weeks in October wich is a life long dream of mine.

I've posted most of this bio on other threads but this look like a good place to introduce myself. I'm new so I don't have any idea how often people post or respond to posts. That's why I kind of duplicated much of the same stuff on different posts. I'm kind of eager to talk with someone about this medical stuff.

I started having problems about 12 years ago and the last 5 have been awful. The worst is not knowing what the hell is wrong with me or what causes it. I've had problems with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, stiffness and severe fatigue. After all these years I'm fairly sure it's Fibromyalgia. I've suspected Lupos, Arthritus, or just being crazy amongst other things in the past. I was in the Army and eventually was kicked out in 2004 after 13 years because of my medical problems. I do receive benefits.

Anyway, I have been taking Gabapentin for about 2 years. I just got a persciption for Lyrica today. I'm supposed to stop my 1200mg 3xday and start my Lyrica (don't have my dosage available now) tomorrow. I hope it helps. I never noticed much improvement with the Gabapentin, only some mild but bad side effects.

I also take Tramadol 50mg 3xday, Celebrex 200mg 1xday, Hydrocodone 10mg 3xday, and Cymbalta 60mg 2xday.

I would like to talk to other people who have had similar problems and to people with advise. I understand that Fibromyalgia is more common amoung women than men. That's good for me because I like to talk to women more than men anyway.

I have also been reading about Low Dose Naltrexon (LDN) and it's benefits for my symptoms. Has anyone tried it or know anything about it?

I read the Heading "Hi Newby's" "Introduce Yourself" and thought this was a good place to introduce myself. I thought it was a general place for a newby like me. Now that I read more of your posts I see this thread is for people with MS. So, I guess I posted in the wrong place. Sorry, but Hi anyway and my best wishes for all of you. Thanks.

No problems Davelikesfish....

I've copied your post over to the New Member's Forum, and here's a direct link to your post: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...d.php?t=130203