Need some good vibes sent my way please!

dkleid · January 2015

Little Back Story: My mom has MS. she has officially been diagnosed for the past 28.5 years, but the Doctors think she has actually had it since she was in high school possibly college. (she is 64, sorry for the age drop mom, ILY!!) well she is in town since my sister is delivering twins at sometime this week. And whenever she is in town she goes to see her MS doctor because he is the Head of Neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins. She just told me that her type of MS has been upgraded from Relapsing-Remitting (which is the best kind to have, if you have to have it) to Secondary-Progressive MS.

Thankfully the disease CAN NOT kill her, it can put her in a wheelchair permanently but it cant kill her. We knew that this day would come eventually that she would get upgraded just didn't think it would happen for another few years (rather hopped it wouldn't happen for another few years) If everyone who is still here could please send some positive vibes her way that she can get past the mental block that her body is failing her even more then it all ready is that would be fantastic. She is taking the news as good as can be expected and her Doctor is changing her medicine, to a new drug that should actually help to repair some of the Myelin that has been destroyed by the illness so far. My mom is my rock, and has been through so much (loosing both of her parents at an early age, (She was 40 when her father passed, and 47 when her mother passed) I know its not super young but still young.

She is on her way back to my sisters now (where she is staying) and will get some extra cuddle time from my nephew which is always a plus, but I know its killing her on the inside and mentally it is going to make her slip back into a mild case of depression. Sorry for the rant, and thanks for the positive vibes in advance.

kimmarkus108 · January 2015

Prayers for your mom and your family.

mcp6286 · January 2015

So sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with your family and especially mom. She's sounds like an awesome and resilient lady.

dkleid · January 2015

Thanks Ladies!! I know she will get through the news, just know that at the same time its going to take some time and she wont be "my mom" for the next few weeks until it all sinks in!

MrsMonogrammed · January 2015

Thoughts and prayers for your mom and the rest of your family! Hopefully the birth of those twins will be the bright point your family needs right now:)

herbavein · January 2015

thoughts and prayers for your mom. My sister (who is now 35) was diagnosed with MS at age 23. My nephew is almost two, and I dread the day that it gets worse. Fingers crossed for new medicines to do their job and that you get your mom back soon!

GASuzuki · January 2015

Thoughts, prayers and good vibes!

TLeec16 · January 2015

Praying for her.

mamahawk12 · January 2015

I'm sorry to hear - sending prayers.

Bednarova · January 2015

Many prayers.

A very close friend of mine has had MS from early in her 20s. It's just not a fair disease.

Ana0927 · January 2015

Prayer for you and your mom!

staciecoffey · January 2015

Thought and prayers for you, your mom and your sister!!

elbowpasta · January 2015

Gosh, that's so hard.... I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this, but it sounds like you have a great family support system. She's lucky to have you and your sister. I'll be thinking of you and of her.

jbartsy · January 2015

T&P for you, your mom, and your family. My aunt was diagnosed with MS last year, and while she's still able to reasonably function, it's so hard to see her struggle.

Buttercup509 · January 2015

I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, and your family.

littlechemist · January 2015

Prayers for you, your mom, and your family!

thepancakes · January 2015

T&P for your mom. My FIL deals with this too and I can see how hard it is sometimes. Prayers for her.

bruunk · January 2015

Sending you good thoughts!!

thay33 · January 2015

T&Ps to you and your family!

Schnurette · January 2015

Good thoughts coming your way! It sounds like your mother has a great doc available which is awesome when going through something like this!

littlegrapey · January 2015

T&Ps for your mom and your family.

josiegirl12 · January 2015

I'm sorry

prayers for your mom and family!

angielayne926 · January 2015

Sending happy thoughts to your mom. Hoping the new drug helps her!

blastocarrier30 · January 2015

Lots and lots of good vibes and T&P.

Emilywooddesign · January 2015

Lots of love and postive vibes for your mamma! Hopefully the twins and your baby will take her mind off it!

ReadyforBaby2 · January 2015

Prayers for your mom. The anticipation of new grand babies will hopefully give her the motivation to stay positive! The love and support of her daughters, which is evident from your post, is probably the best medicine!

preggopooters · January 2015

Good vibes, prayers and lots of love sent your way. Hope the medicines help her.

sassypants2010 · January 2015

Positive thoughts!

aj1327 · January 2015

Definitely will be praying for your family!

erbear84 · January 2015

I'm sorry to hear. Positive vibes for your mama and your family!

suzysurparis · January 2015

I'm sorry you and your family are going through this, hopefully the twins will take her mind off it and she can enjoy the moment. And maybe the new meds will work wonders. Does she have a support group? A little sadness at the news is normal but depression doesn't help anything. Thoughts & prayers going your way.

Joolschweetheart · January 2015

This must be tough for you all...many thoughts and positive energy sent your way!

mmo2112 · January 2015

Positive thoughts for all of you! Hoping the twins arrive healthy and your mom gets lots of precious, quality time with them!

tiffbot1985 · January 2015

So hard! Lots of good positive thoughts and strength to her!

katier29 · January 2015

Sending positive thoughts!!

leenziepops · January 2015

Sending you loads of positive thoughts!

mommacandi · January 2015

Positive vibes and prayers for your mom and the rest of your family!

Katerina&Baby · January 2015

All my hugs and thoughts for your mom and your family - I can't imagine how scary and frustrating living with MS must be. I hope the new meds help control her symptoms.

dkleid · January 2015

Thank you ladies so much! I talked to her more in detail yesterday after I got out of work for the day, and she said that despite the new diagnosis her doctor was thinking of switching her medication as it is. She has been on this one for the past 13 or 14 years. she cant really remember how long at this point and he thinks its time to switch things up a bit. Thankfully she isn't in a wheelchair and for the most part still only walks with a crutch! A few months ago we all convinced her to get a walker for when we are going places that might not have wheelchairs readily accessible. I will say that even though she feels old when she uses the walker she walks 100% better with it. Its like a new person. She went home and loved on my nephew who made Sasa (she wants to be called Safta- hebrew for grandmother, but he cant pronounce the F yet) better. Hopefully the new meds will do its trip and she doesn't fall to far into a depression. I will keep you all informed but really do apprecaite the good vibes being sent our way!