Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy

GLuv · August 2009

I was just diagnosed with MS in April of 2008 (a few days before mine and my husband's first anniversary), and have had a really tough time emotionally and physically. I'm only 30 years old and have always been extremely active, so having to adjust to this debilitating disease has been the hardest challenge of my life. Since I was diagnosed, I've been in intense treatment for an eating disorder that lasted for 3 months. In order to try and get pregnant, I had to go off of my MS treatment and all other medications I was on. I went through horrible withdrawal for a good two months after going off my medication . And just when I started to feel better, we got pregnant. I'm now 10 weeks pregnant and feel worse than I have ever felt. I'm extremely depressed. Not only am I dealing with the regular pregnancy symptoms, but my MS symptoms have intensified. I go numb much faster. I can't sleep at all. I regularly can't go to the mall on my own because I need a shopping cart to use as a walker, but now, I can't even get the energy to leave the house and it's put me in a horrible state of depression. Is there anyone else out there who is challenged with this disease and pregancy? I feel very alone in this battle.

gingerfamily · August 2009

I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. One of my friends has MS. From what I remember in her second and third trimesters she felt great. It was like she didn't even have MS. The first trimester was also very hard on her. I hope it eases up for you too.

StarryNight39 · August 2009

I do not have MS or know anyone who does, but I just want to offer my support.

You ROCK. Plain and simple, you ROCK. You have done so much for this baby. I can't imagine how you must feel emotionally and physically, but just know, you rock.

If you're feeling depressed, maybe try speaking with your OB. I know you can take Zoloft while pregnant, it may make your really s h i t t y days a little more bearable.

I wish you all the best.

GLuv · August 2009

Thank you so much! I haven't heard much about pregnancy and MS, so it's good to get some feedback. Thanks again! Wink

Worcbride · August 2009

I'm sorry you're going thru such a tough time. My cousin and my BIL both have MS--his is worse but she's had hers longer. I know that for my cousin stress makes her symptoms worse. I hope you find someone on this board (or maybe thru your dr?) to give you support thru this tough time. Best wishes.

stever · August 2009

You're not alone. I have MS and you can see from my siggy that one can get through pregnancy with it. And like PP said, the 1st trimester is usually the worst. I felt great by my 3rd tri.

Good luck!

wifey type · August 2009

my mother suffers from ms, however she wasnt diagnosed until after alll her pregnancies. if she ever does get depressed you would never no it because she seems to always have a posetive outlook on everything. all i can say is to try and stay posetive.

JoCaIzzzz · August 2009

My SIL has MS and she is currently pregnant with her third child. I know that she suffers a lot in the first tri, but like the other poster said, 2nd and 3rd tri were so much better for her. She actually has said that MS symptoms are supposed to subside during pregnancy. So hopefully things will start to get a lot better for you as you move on in your pregnancy. Hang in there. It sounds like you are dealing with a lot, but you are not alone!

SteelCityBride · August 2009

I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for all you are dealing with. You must be a very strong woman. You've already been through so much. I really hope that things start to get easier on you.

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