My current cognitive state leaves me unable to figure out how to reply.

Had a flare. Was in the hosptial for a week and a half. Have been home since Thursday. We're getting the ball rolling for me to switch from Betaron to Copaxone. Hope it will reduce the fx and severity of my MS flares.

Found out last week that I was approved for SSDI; payments will begin the end of November. I also expect to receive $100 per month from KPERS, for school district and other state employees.

Current symptoms seem to include mild cognitive/memory stuff, balance/walking issues, and lots of fatigue.

~ Faith

Hi Faith,

I'm so sorry you had another flare. I hope things will get better for you when you make the switch to Copaxone. I hope they get you changed over soon. I'm really glad your SSDI came through, thank goodness for that.

Welcome back Faith! Sorry to hear you've been in the hospital. Crossing my fingers for you that Copaxone does the trick!

Congrats on SSDI as well (I know very little about this, but I'm guessing it's a good thing?).

hope you are feeling better soon Faith!!!

thanks for the update faith.
this has been a really long haul for you.
i'm glad you get to stop work and get some benefits.

take care.

Thanks, Judy. Sort of a mixed blessing, I guess. Would rather be well enough to work.

~ Faith

Sounds like you've really been thru it! I'm so glad you're feeling better, and hope the Copaxone can do what the Beta couldn't..Take care!

Sending hugs and prayers your way.

Faith, I always find it hard to say congratulations on getting your disability benefits approved because it's a bittersweet occurrence. You get money, but it means that you really DO have a severe problem. And yes, you would rather be working. But you know what? You don't need the stress and the strain that it puts on your body.

Now at least you will have the time to recuperate. And you can always do volunteer work--like becoming an adult literacy tutor if you like teaching. So look on the bright side of it.

Sorry to hear about the flare. That stinks. Hope you recover well and don't have any new lingering sx from it.

Well, I have NO problem is saying a big congrats on your SSDI! It is bitter-sweet, but life is what it is. I do not qualify due to hours and things are not good.

I'm happy to hear you are out of the hosp, and a bit better. I hope the new meds work well for you.

Oh, I know well what you mean by cog problems. I have not been right since I was dxed and I have a lot of cog issues. Hope Yours resolve as you improve!