[flladyfair]

I am an almost 60 year old female, symptomatic of MS since the mid '70's but not diagnosed until 2006. While the diagnosis was a shock, it was also such a relief to know there was actually something with a NAME wrong with me!

I found this site looking for information on "posterior thoracic pain." Years of discomfort have finally reached the point where the (now) size C "girls" cause too much discomfort to wear a bra. I can't imagine how bad I'd feel today if I still weighed over 300 pounds with DD's!

I've endured massage (Dear God, help me!), a 1 time visit to a chiropractor , exercise and an ineffective neuro-block between T/3 - T/7 among other vodoo suggestions . Only out of pride do I don a bra 2 sizes too big when I have a doctor's appt, which occur far too frequently.n nThe CT and MRI scans don't show any real abnormality, nor does the basic X-ray.

It was almost (again) a relief to find it's a long standing MS flare! I've had Gabapentin (Neurotin) prescribed for over a year but have been taking it only at bedtime, instead of the 3X a day as prescribed. Once reading the topic and responses, I immediately took my mid day dose and I'm heading to the couch and the heating pad.

I have written the website on a postie and stuck it on the inside of my computer desk door. I'll be back!

Thank you once again!

Tina

[Alffe]

Hi Tina and welcome to Neuro Talk. Here is the link to our very active MS forum http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum17.html

and here is their fun social forum...the Stumble Inn..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum102.html

You'll find a lot of good information there and a lot of friendly people. I'm glad you found us.

[Darlene]

Tina,

Happy having you come to be with the whole family. Just let us know if we can be of any help. There are great and caring friends here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. Seems you have been through some ruff times.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Abbie]

Hello Flladyfair
and
WELCOME to Neurotalk!

I see that Alffe has given you some great links to get you started, to help you find your way around the forums.

Please feel free to roam around the forums and make yourself at home... kick your shoes off and stay a while.

I look forward to seeing your around the board.

Abbie