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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - please introduce yourself
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Apr 9 9:54am | Replies (326)Comment receiving replies
Hello my name is Yulander I have an autoimmune diseases called Multiple Sclerosis. I have been a healthcare provider over 20+ years and I have seen how Multiple Sclerosis have crippled people throughout my career. Today they have no cure but the good thing is the medicine they have helped keep people alive and to continue to work with relapsing and remission. Next week I will be starting my new medication with the ability to continue to work. However, Multiple Sclerosis is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems.
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Yes we wil overcome this disease!
Yes the affects of the medicine has really blown me away, because back in the 90's there was no medicine to slow the progression down!
@ydawson Hi Yulander and once again welcome to Mayo Connect. I appreciate your ability to see the whole picture of your disorder. Meds have come a long way in treating MS and I'm glad that you will be trying a new med so that you can continue to work. Please share with us, if you want to, how it works for you. Also, have you been involved in any physical therapy or other exercise program? Thanks again for sharing with our Mayo Connect community.
Hi Hopefull! Thank you for your response. I will keep everyone posted on the affects of the new medication, but remember everyone MS is different, however, I will be starting a physical therapy program soon will keep everyone posted!
@ydawson Physical therapy is a great idea! Looking forward to hearing from you again.
Hi yulander I’m Annie. I too used to be a healthcare professional. I hope to make friends with others with MS. I’ve never met anyone withMS
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Hi Yulander! I have also seen the effects of progressive MS with my mom! Now, I have Relapsing/remitting MS and continue to be a fighter! WE WILL OVERCOME THIS DISEASE!