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Roberta Smith

Roberta Smith Infusion #39 Today. It just keeps getting better everytime. Hope Everyone has a Great Day.

Heather

Heather
“Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.”

Goo...d morning all you wonderful friends of mine!!!!! I pray you all have a outstanding day. May God's love shine down upon you and make you whole once again. Make sure you have your eyes open and your ears on....God uses people and things to show us we are not alone and that he loves us. Please don't be to busy and miss your message. Hugs and blessings!!!!!! :)Read More

Summer Sands

Summer Sands May the Lord protect us all. Bless us Heavenly Father and keep us in all our ways. Fear doesnt live here, but it has visited. Resist fear and turn toward the Lord and Praise and Glory belong to God. Fear flees in the presence of Christ Jesus. Greater is He that is in us then he that is in the world. Thank you Lord for your Holy Spirit that dwells in me. Amen.

2 hours ago · Report
Kimberly Smith
Kimberly Smith
Amen Summer! Good declaration this morning!
about an hour ago
Lidieth Gil

Lidieth Gil
Hi MS Friends I was Diagnosed with MS on July of this year and i am scared as hell. I tell myself I will be fine this will pass....but the more research I do the more reality hits I started taking Copaxone about a month ago but to be honest I havent been faithful to it but I also have not been feeling good my legs don'...t feel the same especially my left one and I have been getting really bad headaches. Worst of all I no longer have insurance and only 3 days of medication left and I can not afford it. I was referred to an organization thru shared solution who might help but I have to wait 4 to 6 weeks for the application proccess and still no gaurantee. Can someone point me in the right direction for help till I receive approval. I want to take care of myself my kids need me!!!Read More

6 hours ago · Report
Karen Hannah
Karen Hannah
I went through Shared Solutions also. It was called NORD. I got excepted for a year and only have to pay 15 dollars. I had to wait over a month and a half for mine also. This is a great site to come to. Don't lose hope. When you have to vent come here to vent or to get your questions answered the best we can. There are some here that have had it for years. God Bless
6 hours ago
Karen Hannah

Karen Hannah
You know we think we have it bad, but I was reading about a little boy who is 5 years old and may not make it through Christmas. So the Detroit radio station WYCD that he was on hospice and needed everyone to help make it the best Christmas ever by sending Christmas cards. he lives in South Lyon, Mich and was diagnosed... with cancer in Feb. 07. The family has dropped everything so that he would have them all together to spend what may be his last Christmas. Even Santa made it on a shiny red fire truck. They said that people can still send cards if they would like to Noah Biorkman c/o 99.5 WYCD, 2201 Woodward Heights Blvd., Ferndale, MI 48220-1511Read More

Rose Coppola

Rose Coppola Hi MS friends, I know when I get tired I feel worse...my eyes start, hard to get upstairs...feet always numb...Im hard on myself...

8 hours ago · Report
Sonni Cald
Sonni Cald
Hi Rose, I understand what u r talking about. I have MS and it very hard. I do not have any one and I am on my own. I have no feeling on my right leg so I can not drive any more and I need a walker to get around. The MS Society gave me a used scooter which is a great help getting me around to go the store to buy food. It has been a blessing for me.... God only know how great that they had a scooter to give me.
What I just want u to know that u have a friend in me if u like.
I truly understand u...... I cry myself sometime because I can not do what I use to do, however I am not given up......No until God calls me home! Now do not get me wrong many time I wish I was die and ask God to take me.
Please do not give up just try ur best.
If u need someone to talk to let me know.... Read More
Be Blessed...
MS Friend, Sonia
7 hours ago
Ann Marie

Ann Marie Hi MS friends. How many of you would say that stress makes your MS symptoms worse?

8 hours ago · Report
Denielle
Denielle
Oh yes, stress is an aggravator for my MS, for certain.
2 hours ago
Pati Gray
Pati Gray
yes i think it does
14 minutes ago
Ryan S Ward

Ryan S Ward Hey Everyone!!! Become a Fan, invite your friends, and JOIN THE FIGHT!!!Thanks for the Support!!!! One Mission. One Fight. Cure MS!!! www.facebook.com/MSRightNow

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system-the brain and spinal cord. In MS, certain cells in your immune system attack your brain and spinal cord. These cells destroy myelin, the protective sheath that covers the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.
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Tena Thomas

Tena Thomas
I am so sorry everyone has to go through the ups & downs of MS. Please take the shots and meds that you need to take. Eat right, exercise and try not to stress out. I have watched my daughter go from walking to crutches to wheelchair to bedridden because of her refusal to accept this disease and take control of it and ...now MS controls her. I hope by telling you these things all of you will do what is necessary for yourselfs. Please live your to the fulliest and concentrate on living. Read More

9 hours ago · Report
Sonni Cald
Sonni Cald
Oh Thank u so very much...... I have MS and those r wise advise. I too thought I could do thing and not take thing my first doctor recommended. Now today I need a scooter to take me to the store to buy food because I can not walk very far or drive. I have no feeling in my right leg.
Thank u I will try to live my life to the fullest and live for... Read More myself. I always put people first today I have no one in my life and no one care to come around to see if I need help.
It just get to show u that ur words r so true.. Once again thank u --
7 hours ago
Tena Thomas
Tena Thomas
Stay as positive as possible. My daughter is soooooo negative it is hard to even want to be around her even though I moved into her place to make sure she could be mom to her sons. I took her out the nursing home in hopes that would help her from being so depressed and be able to laugh with the boys, but I assume because of the pain and the fact ... Read Morethat she is fully contracted [her knees are up to her chest] that it is difficult to be happy. I know from watching her that she is afraid of everything. For her to want to do more than to lie in her bed.I explained to her that life can be a challenge but don't give into MS and don't give up. Keep GOD in your heart and do not give up.
6 hours ago
Stephen Chad Moneymaker

Stephen Chad Moneymaker Prednisone is making me so grumpy! I hate it! I'm snapping at everyone and am not being my usual sweet self.

10 hours ago · Report
Ann Marie
Ann Marie
I've had IV steriods 3 times in the last 18 months. They make me crazy for about 2-3 weeks. Crying, etc.
8 hours ago
DeAnna
DeAnna
Same for me-I dont even do an oral taper. Just 3 days if IV and then im done. Its better for me with the mood thing
8 hours ago
Karen Hannah

Karen Hannah Today has been one day from a nightmare. Husband is really driving me nuts. Forgot to give myself my shot so gave it 5 hours later. Sometimes when you have days like this you just want to disapear. I know I am blowing off steam. There will be another day.

11 hours ago · Report
Kristie Knodel
Kristie Knodel
Hang in there, Karen! Better tomorrows!
9 hours ago
Michelle Ball
Michelle Ball
Feel free to vent that's why we are here. :)
9 hours ago
Hotmess
Hotmess
yes blow off whatever you need too we all have been there and yes we have to be hopeful for tomorrow.
7 hours ago
Lucy Miranda

Lucy Miranda and if i try to keep it real
when other dont know how i feel
they dont see my infirmity
the book by its cover is all they see
but my heart is full of love for God
despite what's happening inside my bod
so i just shrug and smile away
knowing GOD is in this day

stay strong MS'ers. God is only a whisper away.

11 hours ago · Report
Kristie Knodel
Kristie Knodel
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Lucy. God bless.
11 hours ago
Lucy Miranda
Lucy Miranda
thanks to my friend Mayra who got me wanting to write!!! lol, i know it's not emily bronte :-P but it's entertaining nonetheless ;-)
11 hours ago
Sonni Cald
Sonni Cald
Amen to those words God is alway with us. Be Blessed
6 hours ago
Tamara

Tamara
HI MY PRETTY FAMILY, HOW ARE YOU DOING? HOPE ALL ARE FEELING WELL, STRONG HEALTHY, SPECIALS AND MOST IMPORTANT BEAUTIFULL, IF NOT, THEN I HOPE YOU ALL REMEMBER TO LIVE A DAY AT A TIME. THERE IS ALWAYS A TOMORROW, REMEMBER THAT AFTER A FLARE UP WE NEED FEW DAYS OR WEEK TO RECOVER, SO BE PACIENCE KNOWING THAT BAD DAYS A...RE NOT FOR ALWAYS. TODAY I WENT TO MY NEURO APPT. WITH MY HUBBY. DR. SWITCHED ME TO TYSABRY, SO, I SIGNED ALL THE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATIONS. I DONT NEED A NEW MRI, BECAUSE I HAD SEVERAL WHILE IN HOSP. AND IN ABOUT TWO TO THREE WEEK I'M GOING TO BE ON MY FIRST INFUSION. I'M HAPPY AND NO SCARY, BECAUSE I KNOW GOD IS WITH ME AND NOTHING HAPPEN WITHOUT HIS PERMITION. I'M IN HIS HANDS. MY MRI SHOW SEVERAL NEW DAMAGES AND THE OLD ONES ARE BIGGER. HEHEHE, IF WE COMPARE MY BRAIN WITH THE ROCKERFELLER CENTER CHRISMAST THREE MINE IS BIGGER AND MORE SPARKLING. GOD BLESS YOU, KISSES, HUGS, LOVES AND CANDIES FOR YOU MY BELOVED FAMILY.Read More

Yesterday at 4:12pm · Report
Gretchen Vorlop Waitley
Gretchen Vorlop Waitley
Heather - "sister from another mister" - that's hilarious!

Tamara - as you've seen here, so many people report they've had such good results with Tysabri - it certainly is a drug that seems to help a lot of people. I pray that it is a wonder drug for you, and that you tolerate it with NO side effects. God can handle that! God bless you and keep these posts coming!
7 hours ago
Terri Schwartzkopf Richards
Terri Schwartzkopf Richards
Bless you Tamara....YOU ARE AMAZING!
7 hours ago
Lucy Miranda

Lucy Miranda Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

most definitely! :=D

Catherine M. Castelli

Catherine M. Castelli
tough day , need sleep , took my (Rebif) shot to start the week
\tomorrow will be bad, no energy and won't feel well
but will trudge through and do my best
the first shot of the week is always the worst
knocks me on my butt
been on Rebif for about a year
still feels about the same as for the side effects
sure hope it is ...making a difference
will have another MRI in January and see
what happens
hoping for the best
well good evening to everyone
and God Bless all
praying for a cure
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Yesterday at 3:58pm · Report
Gretchen Vorlop Waitley
Gretchen Vorlop Waitley
Catherine - Sorry you're having such a hard time with the shots. Have you talked with the MS Lifelines nurses about it? Maybe they have some tips?
7 hours ago
Catherine M. Castelli
Catherine M. Castelli
thanks for all the well wishes
again it is nice knowing there is support
and good wishes coming my way
and I send the same to all my MS family
8 minutes ago