Re: college with MS, giving up on dreams

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Thank you for the support Sharon~ I did have ms at the time but nothing debilitating and no pain issues. The pain is new to me to this degree. I was probably 38 when the mantra became "I'm too young for this" when the knees went and strange symptoms occurred. Then when the early 40's brought the episode of pain it really became "what is wrong with me? I'm too young for these things" and nobody could relate~ I've had to give up walking the dogs in any serious form which was hard for me as it is something I really enjoyed...first when my knees bummed out to the point I'd get stuck in stores with such collateral pain in my hip from my knee, which with the right braces I got past that...then came

the other issues that are unexplained which once again took away the long walks with the dogs. I've not talked about meds for the muscles/tendons because of course the last thing I want is another med which brings with it more side effects. I once had a neuro suggest an anti-seizure med for the collar area binding up frequently but passed on it. Your job sounds like it was an emotionally taxing one. Many people burn out from that one. I had hoped to work probation/parole or some other community service organization but the cutbacks just keep coming which makes it an even farther destination. I enjoy managing the home and creating what I hope is a haven for my husband and I so it's alright for the most part. Plus I'm still launching my kids which gets harder with every economic downturn~

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Many MSers take neurontin which is an anti seizure med. I have used it when I must for nerve pain and it does help. My problem with neurontin is it is sedating and makes my MS fatigue harder to deal with. "I'm too young for this" is a well known phrase to us MSers! I remember being diagnosed with sciatica when I was in my early 20s and the doc said I was "too young for it, but.... "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

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college with MS, giving up on dreams

Thank you for the support Sharon~ I did have ms at the time but nothing debilitating and no pain issues. The pain is new to me to this degree. I was probably 38 when the mantra became "I'm too young for this" when the knees went and strange symptoms occurred. Then when the early 40's brought the episode of pain it really became "what is wrong with me? I'm too young for these things" and nobody could relate~ I've had to give up walking the dogs in any serious form which was hard for me as it is something I really enjoyed...first when my knees bummed out to the point I'd get stuck in stores with such collateral pain in my hip from my knee, which with the right braces I got past that...then came

the other issues that are unexplained which once again took away the long walks with the dogs. I've not talked about meds for the muscles/tendons because of course the last thing I want is another med which brings with it more side effects. I once had a neuro suggest an anti-seizure med for the collar area binding up frequently but passed on it. Your job sounds like it was an emotionally taxing one. Many people burn out from that one. I had hoped to work probation/parole or some other community service organization but the cutbacks just keep coming which makes it an even farther destination. I enjoy managing the home and creating what I hope is a haven for my husband and I so it's alright for the most part. Plus I'm still launching my kids which gets harder with every economic downturn~