[Deborahpoetry]

Hi. I'm Deborah and I live in middle Tennessee in the gold ole USA. I'm 55 and was diagnosed last year with MS. I'm on Rebif and hate the shots, but I realize it's the best solution for me right now.

I also have the joy of aural seizures which aren't as bad as they sound. haha I smell car exhaust before I have one, kind of like an early warning sign for a tornado, and I just check out mentally. My husband loves the blank stare.

My younger sister was diagnosed with Lupus and it appears from what I'm reading that autoimmune diseases may actually be genetic. Is there definitive proof of that anywhere?

My day to day life is low key. My mental capacity is not what is was and I no longer drive and am losing sensation and use in the left side of my body.

Does anyone else have this late a diagnosis and how is their disease progressing? Some real life answers would be helpful.

Thank you,
Deborah

[Darlene]

Deborah,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

I see you have found the MS forum. Click on the following there you will find some great fellow members to help you out about Lupus.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum44.html

Please keep us up to date on her condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene