I have to start taking daily injections. BUMMER! Anyone other MS folks out there who have insight for a newby? I'm feelin' kinda low.
2007-01-29 10:32:12 · 6 answers · asked by Sabrina 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Live in Virginia, USA
2007-01-29 11:44:54 · update #1
Don't feel bad hun, I was diagnosed in 2003. I have to do injections as well but only 3 times a week. Mine isn't the kind that progresses regularly so I got lucky I guess. My biggest problems are that I'm always tired. They have me on meds for that and for neuropathy but you can't let yourself get down. Just keep thinking that as long as you can still breath, think and walk on your own you're doing good. I haven't had any major problems since I was diagnosed, hopefully you won't as well. I do the MS walk every year, it's a lot of fun. I'm sure they do it in your state as well. My biggest advice though is listen to your body. It will tell you when too much is too much. Good luck to you my new MS friend.
Hey Sabrina, what state do you live in?
2007-01-29 10:43:18 · answer #1 · answered by mandapandaz80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there! I have MS and I am 20, I have had it for about a year and a half. I do take the daily injection. Alot of people will ice the area before and after the injectio, some people use heat. I dont do either! although, after an injection starts swelling I use aloe vera gel to get it down. Having MS had been hard, sometimes there is saddness and anger.. its just a huge cycle that doesnt end.. so when you are sad it's ok, when you are mad, its ok too. There are times when I can't do something, and I have learned just to admit it to everyone and myself. If you want you can email me and we can talk more, that way I can answer any direct questions..
goodluck and take care!! *smile!*
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2007-01-29 10:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by connor'snana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont have it but my mom was just recently diagnosed with it, but i do have advice research the drugs before you agree to one because my mom and i have and some of them have some pretty serious side effects. check a few different web sites when your checking because it seemed that some told you more than others, i cant remember which one she is choosing but there is one that has the least side effects, regardless of which you choose make sure your dr. does the blood tests every month for liver damage because every one of the drugs carries this risk. hope this helps you........ ps there are support groups online to help you where you can find people to chat with about what you are going through
2007-01-29 10:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by ldysugar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get into a group atmosphere with people like yourself. there is alot of help out there to let you cope. go to the ms websites and look for things in your area to go to.
2007-01-29 10:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋