I Love You Guys!!!
 

I just want to say thank you all, from the bottom of my heart!

I just got my MS diagnoses yesterday--my results came back from the Mayo Clinic. Believe it or not, you guys helped me to finally get this diagnosis.

I've had Crohn's Disease and Systemic Lupus for years, but the central nervous system stuff really started kicking in back in the late 1990s.

Two years ago, I started reading the message board at MSW, and got to know all of you. I followed you here a couple of months ago, and I vowed that when I finally got a DX, I would finally come out of the "Lurker's Closet."
I write for several newspapers from home, and whenever I took breaks from my work , I would visit all of you regularly. You've made me laugh, and cry, and learn how to come to terms with my diseases.

By reading your posts, I learned so much. I learned which doctors to seek out, and which questions I needed to ask. I learned to pay attention to ALL my symptoms, even ones I'd had for years. While my symptoms were getting worse, my knowledge was increasing, thanks to you.

My neurologist and PCP both confirmed the diagnosis yesterday--and I fell on their necks and hugged them both! For me, a diagnosis means a new lease on life. Now, in additon to my Lupus and Crohn's treatments, I'll also be getting treatment for MS as well.

It's been a long, difficult road, but I have all of you to thank for this new detour into what I hope will be a better journey now. I've been lurking on this board for two years now, and as soon as I heard the news yesterday, I knew that I would come home and make my first post--one of gratitude.

You'll be hearing from me on a regular basis now--first thing is, I've gotta figure out how to make an avatar and all that fun stuff! In the meantime, group hug for all of you! :grouphug:

Cheers,
Keely

When life hands you lemons, make a scotch n' soda with a twist!

Welcome! I always knew there were lurkers out there! LOL!

Welcome to the board, but sorry about your dx!!

Join the party :D

Welcome to the board, I'm happy you were finally able to get a DX. :hug:

I'll bet this is kind of like kids, If you already have a few what's one more?, LOL :D just kidding

Welcome aboard the ms train! Sorry you have so many other issues but this place has many answers. I look forward to reading your posts.

welcome, Keely.

what a massive load you have to bear!

glad we could help a little in the carrying.

and the sharing of the burden.

I, too, was RELIEVED to finally get my Dx...

'cause it was either "all in my head" or something really *serious* (depending on the doctor).

also, glad you came out of the closet. (not that there's anything *wrong* with it!)

:D:hug::D

:Wave-Hello: Hello, Keely and :welcome_sign: to NeuroTalk.


You seem to have a great attitude. Glad you decided to join us :)

Hi Keely - welcome.... sorry you had to come out of lurking but glad you got some help here in the process. You have a heavy load to bear.....

Glad you came out of lurking. :)

Wow Keely you have a lot on your plate! Glad you decided to come out of lurk mode. :D

Hi Keely :Wave-Hello: Glad you came out of the dark and into
the light. Sorry to hear that you have a large package to carry. But,
I understand how you felt when you were told you had ms.

It took me 10 yrs. to get an answer. I thought I was going crazy.
Years ago they didn't have the tools to dx like they have today. I was
dx in 1984 so you can see what years it was.

Looking forward to read your posts.

Jappy :):) (Joyce)

Keely,

(we saw you peeking in...:p)

Welcome to the club no one wanted to join!! You DO have a lot of baggage with you though! Just throw your stuff on the couch (DM) and set a spell!


Tell us all about you and ask us anything! Someone always pipes up with answers.

:Wave-Hello::)

hi keely (i love your name btw),

glad you came out of lurk mode and what a nice thank you.

all 3 dx's, that's more than anyone should have to deal with, i'm sorry.

hope to hear more about you.

Welcome Keely. Nice to have you aboard.:)

I'm glad you are here Keely! and I hope you'll talk to us more often!

Keely,
 

It's good to meet you. :hug: I haven't been around too long. I agree with you that these folks are wonderful. I'm still somewhat quiet, and still learning things from these caring friends. It is an unbelievably supportive community.:grouphug: I'm sorry for what you are going through, but understand that answers are much better than wondering! So I'm glad you have some answers. :Trapeze 2: The beginning of many ups and downs... it's a crazy ms world we live in. Take care and I look forward to hearing more about you!

Hi Keely and glad you decided to come out and join us. I'm glad you got answers and are now on the path to treating your MS sx's.

Look forward to hearing more from you...

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Welcome Keely!! :Writting: :welcome_sign: I'm glad you came out from lurking! I'm always impressed to meet a professional writer! We have an artsy forum here for talented folks like you!

You do have a lot to deal with having all those diagnoses, but you have a great attitude! :hug:

Welcome Keely. You've got quite a load to haul around with you but you seem to have a positive attitude about it which will make it much easier to handle.

I look forward to more postings from you! :hug:

:welcome_sign: Keely

Nice to have you aboard. Having a definite dx must be a relief. I love your outlook, even with the other dx's. I am looking forward to getting to know you, so don't start lurking again. :D

:hug:

Lesions and O-Bands in pairs, Oh My!!!!!

Thank you all so much for your wonderful replies!!!!! I've been looking forward to coming out and joining you. What a fabulous welcome!

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So glad you finally threw yourself out of the closet! :D

I'm sorry you have MS, but it sounds like a relief to have a dx. Hope to see more of you around!