tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post1397633587709911556..comments2023-07-30T08:22:00.042-04:00Comments on The Glamorous Life of a Hausfrau: Doctor DoctorForest Bard's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09108970081943271956noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-8938783518748702882008-06-11T09:00:00.000-04:002008-06-11T09:00:00.000-04:00Tiff - there are several available now. I take a n...Tiff - there are several available now. I take a non-interferon sub cutaneous daily injection called Copaxone. Mine has almost no side effects.<br><br>Avonex is a once a week intermuscular injection (that comes with some really crappy side effects). Beta Seron is a once every other day sub q injection with similar side effects.<br><br>There is at least one other newer injectible I don't know much about. (I think it starts with N, would have to research it). <br><br>All are basically t-cell inhibitors which work to minimize the risk of attacks on the central nervous system. <br><br>There is a clinical trial on an oral med right now, which I do not qualify for as I have had no relapses in the past year (thank goodness). Let me know if you have more questions - I really don't know much about it, but I try. :-)Evil Twin's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-50962537800990782292008-06-11T08:32:00.000-04:002008-06-11T08:32:00.000-04:00Question, if i may - what medications does one tak...Question, if i may - what medications does one take for MS? This is one area (of several) that I don't know anything about. You'd think that by working in the pharmaceutical industry for 17+ years I'd have heard of them all, but no.tiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351692108818152561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-72941608884619762012008-06-10T22:10:00.000-04:002008-06-10T22:10:00.000-04:00kenju - I feel like I have two choices: lay down a...kenju - I feel like I have two choices: lay down and die or keep a good attitude. It definitely goes a long way.<br><br>honeywine - when I was pregnant with Sissy, I had to do TWO injections a day (blood thinner). To say I am a human pincushion is an understatement! And, there are oral meds clinical trials underway - yay!Evil Twin's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-78542395599654412752008-06-10T21:21:00.000-04:002008-06-10T21:21:00.000-04:00I don't know how you do it. I don't know ...I don't know how you do it. I don't know if I could stand the needles for so long. There should really be a better way. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, hon!honeywinehttp://honeywine.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-70390586980176982462008-06-10T17:18:00.000-04:002008-06-10T17:18:00.000-04:00I love that you don't see yourself as a victim...I love that you don't see yourself as a victim! Attitude is half the solution!kenjuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-29435329709081415632008-06-10T15:37:00.000-04:002008-06-10T15:37:00.000-04:00k - I didn't have to do the MRI today. LOL.Car...k - I didn't have to do the MRI today. LOL.<br><br>Carolyn - got the A ok. :-)<br><br>Tiff - thanks.<br><br>Juanuchis - thanks, too. <br><br>AC - MS is a disease that can cause permanent physical disability. I don't want to lose pieces of my abilities. (like walking or vision). <br><br>Diva - My mom always taught me: "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar". It's an attitude that helps me in many facets of my life.Evil Twin's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-85499912671933670472008-06-10T15:15:00.000-04:002008-06-10T15:15:00.000-04:00Hey girl! You are amazing and you have the bestes...Hey girl! You are amazing and you have the bestest attitude ever!<br><br>Something I really needed to see somewhere, somehow today.<br><br>And you are right, it doesn't have you!catscratch divahttp://rantingdiva.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-86329239754768376042008-06-10T15:06:00.000-04:002008-06-10T15:06:00.000-04:00Can you explain the "becoming less of a perso...Can you explain the "becoming less of a person" to me please :-) I'd like to know more about that.All Clickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07320251749384903321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-57524111576252442552008-06-10T12:57:00.000-04:002008-06-10T12:57:00.000-04:00I had no idea ... ! Hang in there. Ditto on your l...I had no idea ... ! Hang in there. Ditto on your last line. That's the attitude we should all have in the face of difficulty!<br><br>{{ETW}}Juanuchishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04151059294317303209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-69733593144268978502008-06-10T11:42:00.000-04:002008-06-10T11:42:00.000-04:00I love your attitude. Keeping good thoughts going...I love your attitude. Keeping good thoughts going you way today!tiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351692108818152561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-25625618083711946912008-06-10T09:49:00.001-04:002008-06-10T09:49:00.001-04:00Your last line is an excellent way to keep this in...Your last line is an excellent way to keep this in perspective! I hope "they" find nothing more, unless it's a miracle :)CAROLYNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124375366809037969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-91038606894348118532008-06-10T09:49:00.000-04:002008-06-10T09:49:00.000-04:00ETW - so, no beans for lunch!Hope all goes well an...ETW - so, no beans for lunch!<br><br>Hope all goes well and that they find nothing new or worrisome. <br><br>Damn right it doesn't have you!<br><br>My SIL has MS and my other SIL has Lupus. Makes me think I shouldn't complain about the minor stuff.kwr221http://www.blogger.com/profile/15742602790112005494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-6933849606869548512008-06-10T09:30:00.000-04:002008-06-10T09:30:00.000-04:00Michael - thanks. I've only had one spinal tap...Michael - thanks. I've only had one spinal tap and it was pretty un-fun. Hope it doesn't happen again.<br><br>Stew - no way! I'm lucky to have no serious problems - other than tiredness, which I think is really laziness. <br><br>Ron - thanks. And I'm sure it would... that tube is really small and claustrophobic.Evil Twin's Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-68010864555800091872008-06-10T08:40:00.000-04:002008-06-10T08:40:00.000-04:00{{HUGS}} Hope everything goes well today!! I was w...{{HUGS}} Hope everything goes well today!! I was wondering, if you fart in the MRI tube does it echo really loud?Warped Mind of Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15670039992710968421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-33961159777521842472008-06-10T07:40:00.000-04:002008-06-10T07:40:00.000-04:00Holy crap, my wife has MS. Bless you, it can be p...Holy crap, my wife has MS. Bless you, it can be pretty tough to deal with.Stew Magoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11444981095583374975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302027825736277868.post-87374429498409226932008-06-10T07:36:00.000-04:002008-06-10T07:36:00.000-04:00Hey ETW, I have an auto-immune neurological thin...Hey ETW,<br> I have an auto-immune neurological thing myself (they thought I had MS - turns out it was my peripheral nervous system, not central) Anyhow, I too have no problem with the MRI tube. I've dozed off a couple times. I have big problems with spinal taps. Had a couple of those - not fun.<br><br> I think you are very brave and you never complain about your MS. It doesn't define who you are and I really admire that in you.<br><br> Have fun with the q and a!<br>m.Michaelhttp://tskullt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com