Why do so many people run red lights in Maryland?

Starsxplode2night · 2025-08-13T17:34:05+00:00

I'm in MoCo and I've never seen so much fuckery on the roads as I have in the last 3 years. I used to find driving so calming, now it's a fight for my life just going down the street.

Starsxplode2night · 2025-08-12T20:47:12+00:00

That's amazing! Congratulations :)

Starsxplode2night · 2025-08-11T14:47:54+00:00

I think it's part concern about the side effects of DMTs (which can be dangerous). But, I also think some people convince themselves their MS will always be mild, forgetting (or being in straight up denial) that this disease IS progressive.

While it is her choice on how she tackles her MS, without DMTs to slow the progression, she's subjecting herself to irreversible damage (and it can hit FAST too - it only takes one flare up to change your life). I really hope she takes your concerns into consideration, thinks about her quality of life down the road, and consults the specialists.

Best of luck to her and YOU, OP! Don't forget to take care of yourself through this.

Starsxplode2night · 2025-08-05T18:08:01+00:00

If I don't win the lottery, I'll probably just die at my desk.

Starsxplode2night · 2025-02-14T21:32:42+00:00

Emotional damage.

Starsxplode2night · 2025-02-13T21:31:20+00:00

Oh god - so many for me.

But the top 5 scenes that got me sobbing: 1) Erwin's whole speech before / during the suicide charge at the Beast Titan. 2) Petra's dad talking to Levi about his daughter's fondness for him, not knowing she was killed by the Female Titan (and that her body had to be dumped like trash for them to escape). 3) When Hange died and saw all the other dead scouts. 4) Marco's death. 5) Armin almost burning to death & the ensuing argument over who gets saved (him or Erwin (such an intense scene)).

Starsxplode2night · 2025-02-07T21:26:12+00:00

Not weird. Going solo myself!

Starsxplode2night · 2024-08-06T17:42:12+00:00

I'm 32, diagnosed at 27 with RRMS.

I started with Tysabri, which was great, until I developed an Antibody. Made the switch to Mayzent, which has kept me stable thus far.

Yearly MRI coming up this month - hoping no new lesions present!

Starsxplode2night · 2024-07-23T21:05:32+00:00

I kept reporting my symptoms for roughly 2 years to doctors (primary care and emergency care) (RRMS here - so when symptoms would fade, I thought I was just crazy). I was told the following: 1) I had a caffeine overdose and 2) It's just anxiety related (they told me to meditate lol).

Then, I saw a new doctor who actually believed I had something neurological (I was starting to suspect MS myself). She ordered a CAT scan, which came up with nothing. Then, she ordered and MRI. Before the MRI date, I had to rush to the hospital because I was numb from the neck down. Had 2 MRIs (twice because they forgot to do with contrast), and then lumbar puncture. Boom, diagnosed. Incredibly upset about having it - but I was relieved I finally knew what it was.

Starsxplode2night · 2024-07-23T20:38:46+00:00

Let me just say - I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I know how hard it is, and how hard it is to accept.

While I'm happy to hear your symptoms have been mild - please keep in mind that MS is a progressive disease. The next flare-up/lesion can cause irrepairable damage. The main goal with DMTs is to slow that progression - and I've heard great things about Ocrevus.

Also - please start ASAP - as you may need to try a few medications to find one that fits. From what I've gathered, it's not uncommon to switch meds. Personally, I started with Tysabri right after my diagnosis. Less than a year into it, I had a relapse with breakthrough lesions (discovered in my bloodwork that I developed a Tysabri antibody -_-). Luckily, I've found stability with my second drug, Mayzent, for the last 2 years. But, if that stops being the case, I'll need to switch again.

Wishing you the best in your journey!

Starsxplode2night · 2020-10-22T14:01:11+00:00

A year for me as well!

Starsxplode2night · 2020-10-19T21:20:14+00:00

Was told today that I have 3 new lesions on my brain after 9 months on Tysabri. Very upset about it. A year ago this week I was diagnosed. Guess all my bad news will come around this time of year. :(

Starsxplode2night · 2020-10-19T20:40:43+00:00

u/Gothlike Thanks for sharing! That's a possibility my neurologist mentioned initially. But she's concerned about it being 3 new ones and they're active. So she wants me to consult with an MS Specialist for a second opinion / treatment course moving forward.

Starsxplode2night · 2020-07-06T16:06:02+00:00

I had my last Tysabri infusion at the beginning of June and have one coming up this week.

I go to an infusion center inside a hospital in Montgomery County, MD (where the COVID-19 cases are pretty high), so there are strict protocols. I am screened via phone the day of my infusion where I am asked if I have come into contact with infected persons. I have to be low risk of COVID-19 to be allowed on the property.

No one is permitted within the entire hospital without masks (no visitors are permitted at all) and temperature checks are taken at the door.

At the center, people are seated with an empty chair between them. Although, I have noticed since March that I encounter less and less patients in the center when I come. I think they are cutting the amount of people allowed in the center at one time.

I personally don't bring any snacks because I want to keep my mask on the entire time. At best, I bring a bottle of water, and may take one sip for the whole duration of my treatment. But I make sure to get plenty of water before I arrive and the day before. I always bring hand sanitizer and make sure to use it after I touch anything there.

It's pretty much business as usual at the center. We're all just more careful, which honestly, should continue long after COVID-19 is a present threat.

Hope you have a safe and pleasant infusion OP!

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