Diagnosis this morning

[shenmue]

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Excuse my English, but oh shit.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I am so sorry, my dear shenmue...

But at least now you know what the problem is.

That is half the battle.

[shenmue]

2. Yeah

I'm still around. I'll be pissing people off for years.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Yes, you will!

I mean....uh..........wait a minute, that's not what I meant..........phooey!

[shenmue]

4. We's be cool

I know what'cha mean.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I know you do...it's just an example of my weird sense of humor!

[rurallib]

23. love that spirit!

I intend to be here watching you!

[shenmue]

25. Rarrrrr!

[TexasBushwhacker]

6. Sorry to hear that

Check out Dr. Terry Wahl's. She was able to reverse the symptoms of her progressive MS with a Paleo diet.

http://terrywahls.com/about/about-terry-wahls/

[ailsagirl]

7. I'm sorry, shenmue

We're rooting for you, and the DU group can be a formidable force!!

[shenmue]

8. Thanks, everybody

[Stuart G]

9. I am sorry for your illness.

[catbyte]

10. That's a real bummer, but at least there's things that can be done to treat it. I'm not minimizing

it in any way, but at least it isn't something like ALS--when my dad was diagnosed with that, there was nothing we could do. I'm rooting for you, and I'm sure that Chief Inspector Murphy will be a great nurse, too.

[shenmue]

11. He will, no doubt

[Fla Dem]

12. So sad for your Dx. Take care of yourself, pamper YOU whenever you can. nt

[hamsterjill]

13. Nothing really to add here, except well wishes!

I'm sorry that this has happened to you. I hope you will learn as much as you can about MS and be an advocate for yourself demanding the best care possible.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, and I wish you peace and comfort.

[hedgehog]

14. At least getting the diagnosis maes it legit -

no more anyone telling you it's all in your head!

[shenmue]

17. I thought the toaster was talking to me

Turned out it was the lamp.

[LiberalElite]

21. Asking for permission

to steal this

[shenmue]

22. Yes, u can has

[femmocrat]

15. Sorry you got bad news, shenmue.

I hope it is easily managed with medication. Please take care of yourself.

[steve2470]

16. sorry to hear this, take good care, shenmue

[LiberalEsto]

18. Sending you blessings of healing and hope

[gvstn]

19. Sorry it as such a serious diagnosis.

You seem to have great attitude so I'm sure that will help in the years ahead.

You are in my thoughts.

[shenmue]

24. Thank you

[LiberalElite]

20. .

sending good vibes your way

[irisblue]

26. ((hugs))

this sucks massively

[shenmue]

27. Every day is a day to have ice cream

I realize that now.

[irisblue]

28. princess peanut & I are having pizza, come on up

[shenmue]

29. I'll step in my teleporter

[riderinthestorm]

30. Oh shit about sums it up. So so very sorry

FWIW, I know people who live with this disease and cope very well.

I sincerely hope you find some relief with the current treatment protocol.

[UTUSN]

31. I bless myself in gratitude that you are in my DU life now, before, and tomorrow

[TexasTowelie]

32. Hugs.

I hope that they can find a treatment plan that will minimize the impact of what is occurring to you.

[redwitch]

33. Damn.

[elleng]

34. OH!

[ohheckyeah]

35. I agree - shit.

I'm so sorry. I hope it can be managed.

[blogslut]

36. My thoughts are with you.

I hope you only get stronger.

[Skittles]

37. someone is always here on DU, shenmue

we are here for you

[shenmue]

38. Thanks

[malthaussen]

39. Yeah. oh shit about covers it.

Think of it as an opportunity to show how stubborn you are. "I spit in the face of MS!"

-- Mal

[shenmue]

40. I will!

[mopinko]

41. another oh shit.

if it was me, i would get myself to a research hospital. northwestern here in chicago has some very exciting research on ms going on now.
look for trials to join.

and ngu.

[shenmue]

42. Thank you

Very good idea.

[mopinko]

43. hang in there. this nasty disease runs in my family.

my sister has had it for a very long time, and now her daughter has it.
nasty of nasties.
i understand they are starting to do autologous bone marrow transplants for it. amazing success rates. but a nasty and dangerous procedure.

google this- northwestern hospital ms research

[jakeXT]

44. You'll be fine /nt

[magical thyme]

45. just saw this....oh shit

Well now you know what's going on and it's official and all. So there's that. And ice cream, of course.

[MerryBlooms]

46. Dang, kid.

I'm so sorry you got this kick in the gut.

[shenmue]

47. I'll be okay

I've got my Mom and Dad, my friends here at Dee Yoo, and of course, my dog.

[elleng]

48. :hug:

[MerryBlooms]

49. I am betting you will be okay. Modern medicine is pretty amazing these days...

and you're a tough cookie.

[shenmue]

50. With a chocolate center

[MerryBlooms]

51. lol, indeed.

[Coventina]

52. Hugs and all the best to you in this fight, shenmue!

We love you!!

[shenmue]

57. Oh my garsh

Is someone chopping onions?

[Arugula Latte]

53. I'm very sorry.

Hugs ... We've got your back.

[shenmue]

56. Kittens always win

[Nac Mac Feegle]

54. We'll be here to help

You Are Not Alone


The Acronym Diseases are not as scary as they once were. As mentioned above, medical science has progressed more than a little bit. You can find a LOT of info on the internet, but be careful. There are no cures (curing is what they do to hams), so do not let anyone give you a false hope; they're probably trying to scam you.

'Google University' is helpful, but beware of too much information. People can be too quick to attribute an effect in error. You could just be tired after a late night and need a nap, it may not be a side effect of the meds.

Autoimmune conditions are a 'lifetime committment', so be aware of that. Find a support group if you can, there is a lot of info available from people in the same boat that doesn't get into the pamphlets and Web pages. Make a committment to yourself that you will deal with this s**t and not let it get the better of you, and remember that. Do not let it define you. It may set a few limits, but you have to find them, and learn if they can be pushed.

This may sound a bit odd, but it has been mentioned above, also.

Having a diagnosis is actually a good thing. You now know your opponent. It is an axiom that the better you know your enemy, the better the chance of victory. The Acronym Diseases are notoriously hard to diagnose, but when that is done, the course of treatment is well known. There may be individual quirks, but they are usually dealt with, someone else has probably had them before.

Be sure to gather a list of medications and dosages, so that you can tell your Doctors and prevent drug interaction problems. Find out if you need any specific devices or strategies to make it through your day. And set your phone alarm clock to remind you to take your meds. Get a good, durable pill container to keep with you, preferably watertight. Some pills are sensitive to moisture.

If you wish, P.M. me and we can discuss things privately, I'll give whatever help I can.

My 'challenge' is MG; related, but a little further down the scale. What I'm saying is that I understand, from experience.

[shenmue]

55. Thanks!

You are very kind.

[btrflykng9]

58. sorry to hear your news

laughter and positive thinking are both assets to heath so I'm wishing you lots of both.

[shenmue]

59. Thanks

[Enthusiast]

60. ...

I wish you all the best. Forwarding healing vibes.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

61. That sucks!

Great suggestion about finding a research hospital.

Kick MS ass, shenmue!

[shenmue]

62. Thank you