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By Darcy
I'm Darcy and have had MS (Secondary Progressive) for 32 years.
This site is a place to share experiences, mine, AND YOURS.
I was first diagnosed at Christmas time, decorating a tree. Like a master
artist, I closed my right eye and viewed the tree with thumb extended,
checking my work. What's this... with my left eye I could not see the
twinkle lights, but could with my right! Perplexing!
Next, the headaches and numbness ran through my left side like fire, from
head to toe. I saw an eye doctor who was actually the one who made the
initial diagnosis, seeing scar tissue already formed on my left optic
nerve. (remember, MS is a degenerative condition of the CNS: Central Nervous
System).This is known as Optic Neuritis. Charming. I'm learning all of
these medical terms...
Then the trips to the neurologist, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), MRI,
and a positive diagnosis of MS. Did you have a spinal tap, too? Did you
get the "headache" ? Let me hear from you. I was always told,
"We do not know why you have MS. Nothing can be done" I was
always told, "just go to bed." Now, I love to sleep, but there
must be something I can do...
We all know lots more now. The information on the Official
Multiple Sclerosis Home page is awesome. While we're busy reading
(all there is) about MS, don't forget to bookmark this site for some good
positive talk, a hearty laugh at life, and a relaxing break from the heavy
stuff. OK? Let's go!
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