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Hello! I recently joined and thought I'd say hello. I've had MS since 1997 - Ah! I can't believe its been that long - but at the same time i can. My main symptom right now is physical/mental fatigue and cognitive impairment. Does anyone know if anything can be done for the cognitive impairment? I have a Masters degree in Counseling Services but I don't have a job! I don't feel like I can focus or function. The frustrating thing is that all through college i had active lesions and physical symptoms - now...for the very first time i had NO lesions on my last MRI but I feel like so crummy and i have these cognitive symptoms. I'm on Tysabri and I know the studies have shown that tysabri is effective and obviously it is according to my last MRI - but my MRI is not showing on the outside. Anyone on tysabri or have these kind of symtoms. I'm so glad i found this site! Josie

Hiya Josie and welcome! (Your name makes me want to hum the theme from Josie and the Pussycats--one of my favorite cartoons when I was little.)

Have you seen a neuropsychologist? If not, you might want to do that. The neuropsych can administer a battery of tests that will show where you have impairment and will be able to suggest accommodations that you can make to overcome (or try to) the problems. When I went in 2003, I had a LOT of great suggestions given to me and they really helped.

You'll love it here. Folks are friendly and funny. :)

G.

Hi Josie,

Welcome. Here is the link for our MS forum. We also have an MS social forum for some fun.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum17.html

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum102.html

Please let us know if you need any help getting 'round the board. :hug:

Just wanted to say welcome :D

hey Josie!

Glad you found us!

Mental games - on the internet and here (in the Lighter Side)

Puzzles, book puzzles....learn something new!

Welcome to the boards, Josie. I've been dx since 2005 and am currently on Betaseron.

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Hi Josie!:welcome_sign:

Welcome Josie...Glad you found us....Come on in..:)