Distrubing and sad news

[lowcarbing4ever]

While I am trying to remain optimistic and think only about the baby, I am depressed. I had a fall about a week and a half ago, at work, and they thought at first that I had a small stroke because I was complaining of weakness on my left side and I was having problems with balance. I spent 5 days in hospital and they ran scan after scan, blood tests, MRI's, etc. They said that they could not understand or accept how someone at my young age would have a stroke.

Well, come to find out they were right, it wasn't a stroke. I just recieved the bad news: I have Multiple Sclorosis. I can barely type it, let alone say it out loud without crying. I don't even fully know what it is and that scares me all the more. I can't help but feel doomed. And these stupid doctors, they didn't even want to be the ones to tell me. Finally, the neurologist came to tell me what was going on because I was getting so mad that everybody seemed to be beating around the bush. I was in shock; I expected a lot of things but never that. And even she never really fully explained what it was, what I have to look forward to, nothing. It seemed that everyong just wanted it said and to disappear. She (the neurologist) did say that there are some treatment options available, but none of them can be used because I am pregnant and they would most likely kill the baby.

I have been reading some things on the web about M.S. and from what I have read, I am so depressed I feel like my life is over. I don't know how I am supposed to feel now or do.

[SandyL2002]

Try not to get depressed... I know its hard... But you have to think of the positivie. A computer friend that I knew at one time had MS...and the one thing that actually makes her better...is to eat right and exercise...

[Discolemonade]

Go to Montel Williams website, HE has MS too and there's a plethora of information there. BIG HUGS to you, it doesn't have to be the end of the world for you. There are ways to deal with it. Best of everything to you love.
XOXO

[ValidRouge]

My best friend was diagnosed with it last year I think. I feel for you, I know what my friend has gone through (emotions).

[julirama723]

One of my college professors had MS, and he was VERY vigilant with keeping himself healthy. He ate right, exercised regulary, and took his medication like clockwork. I had NO IDEA he had MS until his son mentioned it. Do some research, stay informed. Demand information from doctors! There is always hope. {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}

[LC_Diva]

(((((((JuJu))))))))

[zencyn]

Information is your friend now! Research, research, research. Find a support group and maybe even a specialist. I agree with everyone else, eat right and exercise. Tons of people have vey successful lives with MS. Stay strong for you and your baby! And we are always here to lend a shoulder {{{hugs}}}

[Laurenfra]

No advice just some ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

[CoolBlackChick]

A know a lady who as had it for YEARS. She does NOT take care of herself by exercising and eating right. She has 3 healthy children, two of which are twins. lowcarbing4ever, I can only imagine how you feel. I truly believe that you are strong enough in your faith to handle this for you and your baby.

[Sashie]

Hoping you are feeling better today...