Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.....I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.....Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled......I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed....My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself......All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Kim........Everything you are feeling is completely normal, its like a grieving process when you find out you have a chronic disease. Depression is also very common with MS. It will get better! I was diagnosed in 2004 and I still have those down moments but I try really hard to stay positive. Its a hard road but you are not alone and we can all relate to everything you are feeling. Jolie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 It's okay, Kim, you're not rambling. You're scared and depressed. That is avery normal reaction. I'm not trying to belittle your reaction however.It must be very difficult to see your mom like that, but know that everyone is different and it doesn't mean that you will wind up like that.We are here for you. Please keep reaching out!hugs, Kate RE: Had MRI & CT ScanTo: MSersLife > > I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last > week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My > veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was > wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at > it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the > evening of Thursday.....I came home and looked on the net and > the gadolinium has been recalled.....Is there such a thing as > they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is > part of what has been recalled......I was just diagnosed with MS > along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and > depressed....My mother has the same things and she is in a > nursing home and can't do a thing for herself......All I do is > sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will > find out this week the results of the test along with blood work > and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are > going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on> but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > love and blessings,Kate Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Kim sorry to hear about the problem with the dye. You are in my prayers. Hugs nne To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world""May the Lord Bless you and keep you,May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com -----Original Message-----From: kimberleylou60@...Sent: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:06:11 -0700 (PDT)To: mserslife Subject: RE: Had MRI & CT Scan I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.....I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.....Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled......I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed....My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself......All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Send your photos by email in seconds... Try FREE IM ToolPack at www.imtoolpack.com Works in all emails, instant messengers, blogs, forums and social networks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 We do so understand Kim. Prayers for you. Hugs, Kathleen WI RE: Had MRI & CT Scan I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.....I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.....Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled......I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed....My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself......All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Dear KimI am so sorry you are having such a hard time with the MS dx. For some people it's hard to hear that diagnosis. Then there are others who take it easy at first and later it seems to sink in and affects them terribly. Of course there are some who just take it as a blessing to finally get a diagnosis. People are so different, aren't they? When were you dxed?Most people with MS go on to lead happy, long lives and most are not incapacitated like your mother. MS likely will affect you very differently than your mother so please try not to worry about it right now. Have you talked to your doctor about the sadness you are going through? You may need to be on an antidepressant for a period of time. Have you "registered" with the National MS Society as newly diagnosed? I believe they still send out packets of information for the newly diagnosed. MS isn't a death sentence and there are many worse things out there. That said, it's still not an easy thing. Please keep posting to us and know that we all care about you very much. big hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Sat, June 26, 2010 11:06:11 AMSubject: RE: Had MRI & CT Scan I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.....I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.....Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled......I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed....My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself......All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Sharon, I was diagnosed last week......I guess you could say I kind of see it as a relief but had a feeling the past two years that I had it.....Everyone might as well told me I was crazy and it was all in my head....especially my daughter who still doesn't seem to care.....I have yet to get a hug from her or an I'm Sorry Mom......I have been dealing with depression for 3 years now....I lost my only son to suicide at the age of 25 on June 12th, 2007 so need I say more....It was a hanging death so I took it very hard and still have very hard days....He was so much different with me than my daughter is....I almost wished I was there with him.....at least I would have someone that cared about my diagnoses. My doctor as of right now has me on Savella for the fibro and depression but I have only been on it for 2 weeks so it's not going to show that its helping or not helping yet....I also have insomnia very bad but she doesn't seem to want to give me anything for that....taking Neurontin 600mgs 3 times a day for nerve pain.....dealing with a left hip replacement that still isn't right and a right one that needs to be replaced due to Osteonecrosis....Yeah for me when it rains it pours. No I haven't registered with the National MS Society but I will do that......I have already read alot about it from my mother being diagnosed with it but I would still love to find out even more about it....I will go and do that later this evening. Thanks For The Hug!, KimSubject: Re: Had MRI & CT ScanTo: MSersLife Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 7:26 PM Dear KimI am so sorry you are having such a hard time with the MS dx. For some people it's hard to hear that diagnosis. Then there are others who take it easy at first and later it seems to sink in and affects them terribly. Of course there are some who just take it as a blessing to finally get a diagnosis. People are so different, aren't they? When were you dxed?Most people with MS go on to lead happy, long lives and most are not incapacitated like your mother. MS likely will affect you very differently than your mother so please try not to worry about it right now. Have you talked to your doctor about the sadness you are going through? You may need to be on an antidepressant for a period of time. Have you "registered" with the National MS Society as newly diagnosed? I believe they still send out packets of information for the newly diagnosed. MS isn't a death sentence and there are many worse things out there. That said, it's still not an easy thing. Please keep posting to us and know that we all care about you very much. big hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. From: " & #39;s Nanny" <kimberleylou60@ yahoo.com>To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.comSent: Sat, June 26, 2010 11:06:11 AMSubject: RE: Had MRI & CT Scan I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.... .I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.... .Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled.... ..I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed... .My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself..... .All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Jolie, I have been dealing with depression since I lost my only son Matt at the age of 25 on June 12th, 2007...So the new news I received sure isn't going to hurt me in that sense as I already am. Thank You, KimSubject: Re: Had MRI & CT ScanTo: MSersLife Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 2:29 PM Kim........Everythi ng you are feeling is completely normal, its like a grieving process when you find out you have a chronic disease. Depression is also very common with MS. It will get better! I was diagnosed in 2004 and I still have those down moments but I try really hard to stay positive. Its a hard road but you are not alone and we can all relate to everything you are feeling. Jolie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Thank you so very much nne!...KimSubject: RE: Had MRI & CT ScanTo: mserslife Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 3:34 PM Kim sorry to hear about the problem with the dye. You are in my prayers. Hugs nne To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world""May the Lord Bless you and keep you,May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancer patientssoulmate sforlife. bravehost. com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ AnxietyDepressio nandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloo mer.blogspot. comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub. com RE: Had MRI & CT Scan I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.... .I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.... .Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled.... ..I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed... .My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself..... .All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Send your photos by email in seconds... Try FREE IM ToolPack at www.imtoolpack. com Works in all emails, instant messengers, blogs, forums and social networks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 How very sad and tragic...my heart aches for you...gentle, loving hugs, Kate RE: Had MRI & CT Scan> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last > week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My > veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was > wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at > it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the > evening of Thursday.... .I came home and looked on the net and > the gadolinium has been recalled.... .Is there such a thing as > they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is > part of what has been recalled.... ..I was just diagnosed with > MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and > depressed... .My mother has the same things and she is in a > nursing home and can't do a thing for herself..... .All I do is > sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will > find out this week the results of the test along with blood> work and> urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are > going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things > off my chest for right now.....Kim> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > love and blessings,Kate Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Dear KimI'm so sorry to hear about your son. I can't know your particular pain but I had a nephew close to me who killed himself. The relationships between mothers and daughters are sometimes hurtful ones, aren't they? Do you mind if I ask how old you are? I was dxed 12 years ago at the age of 47. My primary care at the time acted like my symptoms were a figment of my imagination. He didn't hide his feelings at all. In fact he told me I was "too old" for MS. Ha! I guess I showed him!!! After I was dxed my sister-in-law was surprised and told me "all this time I thought you were just lazy." lol hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Sat, June 26, 2010 6:00:53 PMSubject: Re: Had MRI & CT Scan Sharon, I was diagnosed last week......I guess you could say I kind of see it as a relief but had a feeling the past two years that I had it.....Everyone might as well told me I was crazy and it was all in my head....especially my daughter who still doesn't seem to care.....I have yet to get a hug from her or an I'm Sorry Mom......I have been dealing with depression for 3 years now....I lost my only son to suicide at the age of 25 on June 12th, 2007 so need I say more....It was a hanging death so I took it very hard and still have very hard days....He was so much different with me than my daughter is....I almost wished I was there with him.....at least I would have someone that cared about my diagnoses. My doctor as of right now has me on Savella for the fibro and depression but I have only been on it for 2 weeks so it's not going to show that its helping or not helping yet....I also have insomnia very bad but she doesn't seem to want to give me anything for that....taking Neurontin 600mgs 3 times a day for nerve pain.....dealing with a left hip replacement that still isn't right and a right one that needs to be replaced due to Osteonecrosis....Yeah for me when it rains it pours. No I haven't registered with the National MS Society but I will do that......I have already read alot about it from my mother being diagnosed with it but I would still love to find out even more about it....I will go and do that later this evening. Thanks For The Hug!, KimSubject: Re: Had MRI & CT ScanTo: MSersLife Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 7:26 PM Dear KimI am so sorry you are having such a hard time with the MS dx. For some people it's hard to hear that diagnosis. Then there are others who take it easy at first and later it seems to sink in and affects them terribly. Of course there are some who just take it as a blessing to finally get a diagnosis. People are so different, aren't they? When were you dxed?Most people with MS go on to lead happy, long lives and most are not incapacitated like your mother. MS likely will affect you very differently than your mother so please try not to worry about it right now. Have you talked to your doctor about the sadness you are going through? You may need to be on an antidepressant for a period of time. Have you "registered" with the National MS Society as newly diagnosed? I believe they still send out packets of information for the newly diagnosed. MS isn't a death sentence and there are many worse things out there. That said, it's still not an easy thing. Please keep posting to us and know that we all care about you very much. big hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. From: " & #39;s Nanny" <kimberleylou60@ yahoo.com>To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.comSent: Sat, June 26, 2010 11:06:11 AMSubject: RE: Had MRI & CT Scan I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.... .I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.... .Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled.... ..I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed... .My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself..... .All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Dear Sharon, Yes a relationship between mothers and daughters sure isn't what they are between a mother and a son. He would call me everyday to check on me and or just to say I Love You and boy did it hit home hard when all of sudden those calls quit coming. I to this day still have his cell and it sits right in front of his pictures in the living room. At the time that cell was his best friend. I will be 50 next month.....But 29 and holding...LOL. I guess cause there are no visible symptoms of MS well not to others they all think its in our heads. Hugs, KimFrom: Sharon <wobbletowalk@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Had MRI & CT ScanTo: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 7:26 PM Dear KimI am so sorry you are having such a hard time with the MS dx. For some people it's hard to hear that diagnosis. Then there are others who take it easy at first and later it seems to sink in and affects them terribly. Of course there are some who just take it as a blessing to finally get a diagnosis. People are so different, aren't they? When were you dxed?Most people with MS go on to lead happy, long lives and most are not incapacitated like your mother. MS likely will affect you very differently than your mother so please try not to worry about it right now. Have you talked to your doctor about the sadness you are going through? You may need to be on an antidepressant for a period of time. Have you "registered" with the National MS Society as newly diagnosed? I believe they still send out packets of information for the newly diagnosed. MS isn't a death sentence and there are many worse things out there. That said, it's still not an easy thing. Please keep posting to us and know that we all care about you very much. big hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. From: " & #39;s Nanny" <kimberleylou60@ yahoo.com>To: MSersLife@yahoogrou ps.comSent: Sat, June 26, 2010 11:06:11 AMSubject: RE: Had MRI & CT Scan I went to my Family Health Center that I go to last week.....Scheduled an MRI & CT Scan with gadolinium dye.....My veins burned very bad with it and I told them something was wrong....they finally called a nurse from the er to come look at it....she said it was fine but to keep compresses on it for the evening of Thursday.... .I came home and looked on the net and the gadolinium has been recalled.... .Is there such a thing as they made a new batch of it and that what they used on me is part of what has been recalled.... ..I was just diagnosed with MS along with my Fibro and I have been feeling very down and depressed... .My mother has the same things and she is in a nursing home and can't do a thing for herself..... .All I do is sit and cry about it I don't want to end up like her....I will find out this week the results of the test along with blood work and urine test.......I will know then what kind of meds they are going to put me on....Sorry to ramble on but I had to get things off my chest for right now.....Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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