RE: Bobbie's intro to the group...(was) Re: New Member!

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I just thought of something else... have you looked through all the info in the group files? I didn't tell you anything about me. I started this group years ago because I felt the need for friendly msers to talk to, who would understand what I was going through, who would commiserate or celebrate with me as needed:) I will be 60 this June. I have two adult children (38 and 41) and 8 grandkids ages 7 to 24. I live in the mountains in east central Arizona. We live off grid, getting all of our power from our solar panels and our wind generator. I have chickens and ducks and turkeys so I will often bore everyone with talk about about the poultry. I am addicted to genealogy research. I enjoy living way out in the country like I do and enjoy

the gardening in summer, when I am able.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: Fri, February 25, 2011 10:24:35 AMSubject: New Member!

Good Morning Everyone!I'm so glad that I found an online support group! I've just been quietly hanging out in the background, reading and learning. I guess, I need to introduce myself. My name is Bobbie, I'm 41 yrs old, I have two children 19 and 17, and going through a divorce. Approximately three years ago, (March 15th, 2008)while working as an Officer for our Sheriff's Department, I began experiencing numbness in my feet. That's how it all started way back then, it came and went, quite honestly, I didn't really give it any thought, but chalked it up to a pinched nerve and went on about my way. Shortly after the numbness, I began experiencing tingling in my feet and hands, then falling and losing my balance. I've lost count of the falls down the stairs, or tripping over my own feet...That's when I knew that I needed to see my physician. I was referred to a neuro, had a CT done, a neuro check was

conducted, and an EEG..The Doctor told me it was possible that I had MS, but he wasn't sure..that was 2009. It was after I was driving and my hands went completely numb that I really began to be worried, as I had to pull over and let my daughter drive. I made an appt. with the same neuro and he told me this time, that I had restless leg syndrome and gave me a prescription for Meripex...Really?!? I was disillusioned and determined to find out what was going on. I went online and found a fantastic Neuro at KU Medical Center and she did her own Neuro check, her own medical history taking, and then read what the other Neuro had said. Based upon the Neuro check, and my symptoms, its seems we are possibly one step closer to a definitive diagnosis. Dr. Hammond stated that she was definitely leaning towards the fact that I do have MS..still waiting on the MRI results, lab work came back ok...(they drew 7 vials of blood) I'm

still experiencing the numbness and tingling in my extremities, my lips tingle, I still lose my balance, and I'm SO tired all the time. I don't sleep, as the pain is just ridiculous at times. I'm hoping that we will find something out from the MRI, but at this point, I find that unlikely...SO very frustrating, and yet, I'm hopeful at the same time, that once a diagnosis is achieved, we can do something to alleviate some of the symptoms, that would be a blessing! So glad you guys are here! Thank you for the the awesome posts (I've been reading...lol) and I'm glad to be here and meet all of you!Bobbie------------------------------------