Not to leave those with an MS Diagnosis out....

[Heather3418]

Good Morning Everyone!

I just tried to get an overall count on those that come to our Forum that are still in Limbo Land.  Now I need to get a current idea, how many HAVE a diagnosis of MS.  With our membership growing so quickly, I am afraid that I have lost count.  So maybe you can help me out.

Could you let me know when you were diagnosed?

Example:  Heather- 1995

Thanks all, this will really help me to get a better understanding of how the Forum is made up.  We have 50+ members in the Land of Limbo category.  Now I would like to get an idea of how many that actually have a diagnosis.  Please keep the numbers to ACTUAL diagnosis.

Have a great day all,
Heather

[LATW]

#7   LA- February 2008
Avonex

[Birdie75]

#8

Diagnosed last month. Currently titrating my way up on Betaseron.

I lurk mostly, and have posted on occasion - mostly selfishly with questions.  

To be completely honest, sometimes I feel guilty posting since I was diagnosed so quickly.  I've seen so many here in limbo that it makes me feel like, in comparison, I didn't "earn my stripes" so to speak. Strange, huh?  As if this diagnosis is a good thing!  LOL.

[shoshin]

#9 shoshin November 2007

[Rena705]

#10...not sure if I count, diagnosed in 1993 and 2007 but disease is "inactive"...sorry Heather...yes I am bitter and facetious but I had to put my name down because I have not only been diagnosed once, but TWICE!!  tee hee

Being treated with nothing....

Rena

[Amyloo]

#11  Amy, diagnosed RRMS 12/07.  "Copaxonator".  (Thats a great word!)  

Birdie, I am like you. I have fibromyaglia but as soon as I ended up in a wheelchair, I had my diagnosis and meds within two months.  (I was in a chair for six weeks and can walk again.)  We were blessed, and now maybe we can help with others that are still hanging on, waiting. The disease stinks but it is definately better knowing.  I can truly feel for all the limbo-ers.  

[Birdie75]

I agree.  I was wondering and waiting for only a couple of months and that seemed like forever to me.  My heart really goes out to anyone who exists in limboland for a long time.  Or someone like Rena who has a diag but moronic doctors who won't give her meds.  It makes me realize how lucky I am.  Even on the days I don't feel so lucky!  LOL.