tberry36

As much as I hate the steroids (though when I'm on them, my house is EXTREMELY clean b/c I can't sleep!), I would agree. Whenever I feel the ON coming on, which has happened twice since my diagnosis 8 years ago, I contact my neurologist right away and do a session of IV. It has been successful in stopping the symptoms…

I used to have joint pain consistently in my hands, knees and elbows. What really helped me was to remove gluten from my diet. Gluten and inflammation go hand-in-hand for me. I notice if I have a day where I do eat gluten - pizza or baked treats - by the next day my joints will ache. May not be the same for everyone, but…

I've been on Copaxone for just under 8 years. I have only had two short term relapses in that time. My issues with copaxone were much the same as already discussed - injection site issues. I only rotated 4 areas because I was unable to inject in my arms and my abdomen. Because of this my legs were extremely bruised and…

I am 37 years old and was diagnosed 1.5 months before my 30th birthday. My symptoms and diagnosis occurred within 4 weeks. I had been having some numbness after hard workouts and when I took a hot shower so went to the doctor and they completed an MRI on my spine and scheduled a neuro consult. Between the time I had my MRI…

I've had mine for about 3 years and never detach the transmitter unless I wash the strap. I wash it in the sink with whatever temperature water comes out and a little bit of soap. It's worked fine and I've only replaced the batteries once. The strap has even made it through being chewed by the dog. It might have a little…