I was told last week i have a 50/50 chance of having MS.....

[Hudskov]

I wasnt sure if i should ask this on here but i dont feel i'm able to speak to my friends yet as i dont want to worry them. I am expecting a MRI scan soon and am obviously worried. I am scared of what i might have to deal with and as i have never known anyone with MS i dont really understand how this could effect my life. I'm hoping that some of you can provide me with a bit of info with which to prepare myself if i actually get diagnosed with MS.

If i google it i worry it might just tell me all the worst case scenarios

Thanks, Hud

[trt]

Was it your doctor that told you, hence the scan Hud?

[Sqad]

First of all the diagnosis of MS has not been confirmed.
Suppose it has been confirmed, then you have about a 90% chance or more of living a normal life expectancy with period and fleeting bouts of neurological problems, speech slurring and maybe ataxia (unsteadiness)

There is also a more progressive, but fortunately rare form of MS.

The disease is completely unpredictable but there will be ABers who may give you personal experiences.

I am not an MS sufferer.

[Hudskov]

I went in for a check up at the eye clinic due to bad headaches and pain above my left eye. They took a good look at it an dilated my pupils finding the back of my eye was enflammed. They then sent me for a chest xray, took 6 blood samples and i was then sent to the ward to see a doctor the same day. They put me on steroids for 5 days and i am now awaiting to hear the date of my scan

[anneasquith]

i hope you get your scan soon,maybe googling may not be so bad, and i would assume there will be support sites. take care

[Sqad]

Hudskov.....these eye signs are indicative of M.S.

[Sqad]

Eddie

<<he knows what he is talking about and always gives excellent advice.<<

I can´t find the icon on the keyboard for "a nervous cough"....;-)

[anneasquith]

and hes free !!