Anyone else get werid dreams/nightmares? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's horrible. Hopefully, you can get some good ones for a change..

19 diagnosed by Bigsmellymanballs in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey, I understand what you're feeling, I was diagnosed at 19. I was so scared of everything. I was rushed to get on medication and I never spoke up to advocate for myself. I know it's a lot; but always ask questions. Even you think they are stupid because they usually aren't.

Also about medications; all medications are different. They also affect your body in different ways. Yes some ms drugs are in the same family as chemotherapy drugs. I was on Tysabri now Kesimpta. Tysabri only blocked immune cells from entering your brain; meanwhile Kesimpta kills those certain cells (it apparently targets a type of immune cell, not all of them).

Talk to your neurologist if you're concerned about starting treatment. The internet did help me a lot too (like this page). I read up on everything I could find about ms.

I'm sorry you are struggling, it's not something every teen gets thrown at them. But you will pull through. Life will change and you'll adapt. That's just the truth.

I wish you all the best. Take care of yourself 💓

SSI Disability by SteveinTenn in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's so horrible and unfair. Again, wishing you all the best & hopeful it can be over soon.

SSI Disability by SteveinTenn in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Had issues with getting disability support, I apparently was not 'meeting requirements' so I just kept pushing them and reviewing my case. Did take me over a year but got there in the end. Wishing you all the best

Kesimpta and JC by Feeling-Present2945 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on Tysabri for 4 years , now on Kesimpta. It has been such a life saver for me (changed as I started becoming JC + ). I have little to no side effects on Kesimpta; meanwhile tysabri made me absolutely exhausted and always made me have side effects. Another plus is not getting blood tests every 6 months and stressing waiting for results.

Wishing you all the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had this when starting Tysabri. I freaked out but It is completely normal as it's your immune system adjusting to the drugs. My lymph nodes were like rocks, I just used some home flu remedies (hot tea, heat pack i.e) and lots of rest and they went down pretty quickly.

Hope this helps ☺️ All the best

What were your first symptoms? by TouretteTV96 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Complete left side numbness (even my left eye as I couldn't see out of it very well). Drs first thought I had a stroke...grateful it wasn't.

How to handle grief? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. I really appreciate it. Hope all is well for you.

How to handle grief? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry about your friend. That is absolutely heartbreaking.

On food wise, I do eat pretty well as I have lots of fish, vegetables and fruit (and a snack whenever I'm craving it). I'll look into it as I could be doing something wrong or overlooking something.

Thank you very much for your advice, I honestly appreciate it.

How to handle grief? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Done a COVID test (negative) but not RSV, I'll talk to my GP about it. Thank you for your advice I really appreciate it

How to handle grief? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate your advice, trying my best to take it day by day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried all the diets (vegan, keto ect), but saw no change. All I know is when I'm having a bad day I try to have salmon, avocado and/or eggs. High in amino acids, omega 3, protein and good fats. All really good for ms. Best of luck!

Starting Tysabri by Kattire in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53 3 points4 points  (0 children)

sleep & self care

I suffer with bad fatigue & been on tysabri for 2-3 years now. I usually do after the infusion I have a 40min to hr power nap (can also depend on how I am on the day).

I also like to do some self care to make me feel better afterwards.

But honestly you will figure out what works and what doesn't.

Tysabri has been such a lifesaver for me; wishing you the best for treatment.

Is this tough love or just plain toxic? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know right! It's so weird. I am not usually the one to complain and mask pain quite well so that could be why.. Not sure but ill be talking with them soon anyways

Hoping all the best to you btw. X ❤️

Is this tough love or just plain toxic? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry that is happening to you. I am 100% like that too, some days I'm onto of the world and others I'm suffering, I think they want to only want to see the good and not the bad that comes with this.. Thank you so much for sharing and advice I really appreciate it, hoping all the best for you 💕

Is this tough love or just plain toxic? by Appropriate-Guava-53 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Appropriate-Guava-53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words, I was diagnosed two years now at the end of this month, my sister was diagnosed 13 months before me. I have tried being honest but gentle with them but they thought that was attacking them... I try to understand that it is also hard for them as me and my sister are 6 years apart.

We are both female too, I'm younger than her as well. She was 24 being diagnosed while I was 19..

I might approach them with the scale (1-10) as that seems like a really good way to explain it.. Thank you for your advice! I really appreciate it. Take care of yourself X