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Health updates, again.

AshleyDehavenAshleyDehaven member
in January 2013 Moms
I feel like i just did this.. Unfortunately it appears that the heart condition is not the root of my symptoms, but rather, a symptoms itself. It appears, that i likely have MS. We are testing to confirm this week, but my neurologist is pretty certain at this point. I am trying to be positive, and educate myself, because honestly, until this week i didn't know much about the disease. But honestly.. Right now, i feel pretty hopeless. I'm scared, and i can't stop staring at my son wondering how much of ME he is going to get to know, how much i will change..  What this is going to do to mine and my husband's future.. Is he going to watch me change? Is he going to lose the person he married? We have been in love since i was 18.. Our son turns 1 in a month.. We just found out that it is possible for me to have kids again.. He is getting out of the Army, and we have been talking about buying a house. What is going to happen to our plans. Will i still be me in 20 years? 40? Will i be able to keep doing the things i love?

This probably sounds pretty petty.. But i am scared beyond words right now.
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  • this decaf lifethis decaf life member
    That doesn't sound petty, our personal fears are always valid no matter how small or big. Please keep us updated, my thoughts are with you and try to enjoy the holidays as much as possible.
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  • OhBaby+2013OhBaby+2013 member
    I'm sorry you are going through this. The good news is that MS can be treated and you can live a long healthy life. I hope you and your family can enjoy this amazing holiday season. It's easier said than done, but enjoy this as much as you can.
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  • URMySunshine77URMySunshine77 member
    I'm so sorry that you have had to deal with so many ups and downs. The uncertainty must be really stressful. I agree with @OhBaby+2013 that you can live a long and happy life with MS. My cousin has MS and his parents say that the medical advances are snowballing these days. 

    You are in my thoughts. Sending a big hug.

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  • aklawrence1aklawrence1 member
    I'm so sorry you have had to deal with all of this. I will be praying for you. Try to enjoy the holidays with your son and focus on him rather than what's going on. I will be thinking of you all. Just know that you will have a support system here for whatever you need!
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  • 82Sonia82Sonia member
    This truly sucks and I'm sorry that you're dealing with these health problems.  Like PP said, now that you have an accurate diagnosis,  you can be treated effectively.  Hopefully you will have short lasting flares and long periods of remission.  

     

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  • codeaardcodeaard member
    I'm so sorry! It is a peace of mind to know you are diagnosed correctly though. Sending T&P your way!

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  • ==N====N== member
    Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I'm sorry to hear this and it's not petty at all!
    I have a friend with MS and she is currently pregnant with her 4th. The doctors have told her that since they were able to catch it early she should be able to continue to live her life as normal. I hope your diagnosis can be similar!

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  • loreeann86loreeann86 member
    You are far from petty, I couldn't imagine going through this. Thoughts and prayers your way.
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  • emja0214emja0214 member
    I am so sorry! As PP have said MS is different in everyone. I know 3 people with MS and tthy are living perfectly normal lives minus a couple flare ups. The medical advancements right now keep getting better and better. Prayers sent your way!
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  • jobiannjobiann member
    It's a lot to take in so give yourself some credit. Know your family and friends love you dearly (I'm sure) and will be right there with you through it all. There are so many great resources on MS and like PP said there are many people who live normal, healthy lives with MS. (((Hugs)))

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  • DCKateDCKate member
    One of my dear friends has MS and ran a marathon this year AND just had a beautiful, healthy daughter. Keep your chin up. We are all here for you!
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  • chance_encounterschance_encounters member
    (Hugs). It is not petty at all. I hope the do find the root of your problems soon.
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  • misscarter87misscarter87 member
    So sorry to hear this your are in my prayers
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  • bennikkibennikki member
    You are not being petty at all!  That is a scary diagnosis, and I will definitely be keeping you in our thoughts in prayers.  

    I'm sure you're being bombarded with information, but here's my very limited experience, we have a member at our gym that was diagnosed with MS a couple years ago, and he's found great relief is daily exercise and an Auto-Immune diet (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, nightshade free, suger and food dye free), it helps with keeping the inflammation in the myelin tissue down.  When he joined, he walked with a cane, he now lifts weights, rides bike, and uses the arc-trainer at least 3 times a week. 
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  • ohiodoxiemama08ohiodoxiemama08 member
    I'm sorry you have to go through this. I don't think it's petty at all to be scared. I can't imagine how hard it must be. Hopefully when you get more information you can get a better idea of what's ahead. I don't have any personal experience but I do know several people who have managed to live high functioning lives with MS. Like PP said modern medicine and lifestyle choices do a lot.

    Thoughts and prayers for you and your fam and hoping for answers for you soon.
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  • lawunmialawunmia member
    So sorry. Whatever the outcome, I hope that you get better.
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  • ambmamaambmama member
    Don't ever feel like you are being petty expressing your worries here. While we won't always have advice, we all will support you as we can as fellow mamas. Praying for you and thinking of you in these hard times!

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    bennikki said:

    You are not being petty at all!  That is a scary diagnosis, and I will definitely be keeping you in our thoughts in prayers.  


    I'm sure you're being bombarded with information, but here's my very limited experience, we have a member at our gym that was diagnosed with MS a couple years ago, and he's found great relief is daily exercise and an Auto-Immune diet (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, nightshade free, suger and food dye free), it helps with keeping the inflammation in the myelin tissue down.  When he joined, he walked with a cane, he now lifts weights, rides bike, and uses the arc-trainer at least 3 times a week. 
    Also, I have a best friend who has RA, which although is very different, is an autoimmune disease. She was initially told she would be in a wheelchair before 30, but changed her diet and exercise routine and is actually now a competitive weightlifter. Try to stay positive!

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