Multiple Sclerosis

As of right now, the neurologist believes my husband has MS, I am very scared- I won’t lie. My husband is really upset and rightly so, MS isn’t exactly a walk in the park. If you don’t know what it is, it’s basically an autoimmune disease in which your own immune system attacks your body and attacks your nervous system and destroys the myelin sheath of neurons. This can cause problems with movement and other functions. My poor husband, he’s never had more than the flu or a broken bone in his life, and now this. I don’t know how I am going to deal with this right now, food is honestly the last thing on my mind :(

The diagnosis has not been confirmed yet, he’s going in for a spinal tap and some other test, but if it’s confirmed the doctor said he will be on costly medications for the rest of his life (injections) and I’m also going to look into alternative medicines as well. Obviously I’ll do anything my husband needs. The doctor says he’ll be able to live a normal life, but it’s still scary.

5 Comments so far

  1. sterling on February 25th, 2009

    I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending positive thoughts your way!

    A family member has MS and it is true that it’s possible to lead a normal life. It’s still scary, I agree.

  2. patty on February 26th, 2009

    Sooo scary! I’m thinking of you and the hubby as you go through this. On the other hand, I have a friend with MS and she seems to do quite well.

    Sending you positive vibes! Hang in there.

  3. beerab on February 26th, 2009

    Thanks guys. It’s just shocking for the both of us. We are really worried about costs of treatments- luckily we have great medical insurance but still it’s like what will this cost?

  4. Fat Pants on February 26th, 2009

    Wow, I’m so sorry! My friend’s husband has MS and he’s doing great, living a totally normal life. My thoughts are with you…hope the test turns out to be negative!

  5. Eileen2bLean on February 28th, 2009

    Oh wow, I just read this - I’m so sorry that you and your hubby are going through this! **Sending you hugs and warm thoughts**

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