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Nov 10, 2008 11:32AM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
I am sorry to hear this. don't worry too much, it will be ok. ON is how I started over a year ago. I have a dx now and am being treated. I also have a family history of MS. Not as strong as yours but I guess that does not matter. LA
Reflex questions
Nov 05, 2008 07:59PM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
PT is amazingly difficult. I can not believe how movements I once took for granted and were so easy, are so difficult now. I am working with the yellow bands right now. I am so close to being told I can not drive any more. :( The PT mentions it when I see her. I am afraid she is going to say something to my MS doctor about it. I am going to PT e...
Reflex questions
Nov 05, 2008 05:51PM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Thank you for asking this question. This is exactly what I am having trouble with, just as Quix described . Hyper reflexes, foot drop, muscle weakness, cramping, spasticity, spasms. I am managing all of this with PT, medication, a cane, and rollator. Isn't getting older fun! :( Well, ok, it is the MS but the cane and rollator make me feel old. ...
what is the typical pattern of walking problems with ms
Nov 05, 2008 01:30PM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
I am at that point right now. Climbing the stairs in my house is difficult. Good thing I have decent upper body strength. I have rollator and a cane. I was dx'd in February and have been on Avonex. My doctor sent me to PT and changed some of my meds. I had my 3rd PT today. She said my knee strength seems to be a bit better but my hip and ankle st...
tail bone pain
Oct 30, 2008 11:03AM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
It is painful. I feel bruised. When I fell down the steps I fell on my backside and was very sore and bruised. la
tail bone pain
Oct 29, 2008 07:55PM in the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Ok, that makes me wonder about the fall down the steps I had about a month ago. I just recently started having trouble with pain after sitting. That would make sense. Thanks! LA