Re: MS Orthodox - Getting to know you

[Guest guest]

--- In low dose naltrexone , " Penrose " <penrose@k...>

wrote:

> Hi Every one,

>

> I am still new meeting people in the group and thought I would ask

a few questions about everyone.

> Friday

>

> What state of country are you in?

> Sydney, Australia

>

> How long have you had MS?

> Diagnosed 1989 at 21years of age, so its been 15 wonderful years,

lol

>

> What meds do you take for your MS?

> LDN, Valium and Baclofen for spasms, Paroxetine to depression

>

> What kind of troubles do you have with your MS?

> I dont walk, wheelchair dependent, bad balance, coordination,

stiffness and spasms

>

> Are you still working a job?

> Yes, 3 days a week

>

> If you still work does the MS make your job performance poor?

> No, performance is good, attendance is poor - but still cant get

myself sacked if I try, been there 11 years now.

> Did getting MS force you to quit a job?

>

>

> Are you on disability through Social Security?

> Yes but seeing as I work part-time, i get a partial disability

pension to make up the difference.

>

> Are you trying to get Social Security?

>

> What other health condition do you have besides MS?

> Occational Panic attacks, Addiction to Bold and the Beautiful

>

> Do you get good family support to help you with your MS?

> Yes, too much

>

> If you are on disability what kind of things do you do to keep

your self busy?

> Mainly work with my computer and play with my dog and parrot on

days off.

>

> Add your own personal info.

> ?? Nuf said

>

> Friday

[Guest guest]

>Hi Friday=

I'm Pam. Been on LDN since mid February, and will try to give you

some answers.

> >

>

> >

> > What state of country are you in?

> > Suffolk, Virginia USA

> >

> > How long have you had MS?

> > Diagnosed 1991, though had symptoms since 1979 after the birth of

my son.

> >

> > What meds do you take for your MS?

> > LDN, Effexor (37.5mg), Levoxyl (thyroid), baclofen 1-2 times

daily (10mg)

> >

> > What kind of troubles do you have with your MS?

I still walk with a Canadian crutch or cane, though use an

electric scooter for long trips.

> > > >

> > Are you still working a job?

> > No---I am a social worker, and just got my degree the month

before I was diagnosed.

> >

> > > > >

> >

> > Are you on disability through Social Security?

No, I do not get Social Security....did not work long enough; plus I

also get alimony from my ex so that I have too much income.

> >

> > What other health condition do you have besides MS?

> > Thyroid, and need a knee repacement.

> >

> > Do you get good family support to help you with your MS?

> > From my son, father and hubby. they're great!

> >

> > If you are on disability what kind of things do you do to keep

> your self busy?

Ilove to garden (even if it means crawling around), I paint, love to

decorate, have three dogs, go out on our jet ski, and love garden

centers.> > >

Up until recently, I volunteered at a senior housing project, and

would love to find something similar to do again. I had some

difficulties with the manager, and had to leave.....once fall comes,

I'd love to find somewhere else to volunteer---would even love to do

volunteer counciling, if I can find the right place.

I think we all need something that makes us feel good about ourelves,

and allows us to get away from our " disability " and find our

abilities.

Pam