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Post by **Angie** on Jul 18, 2019 18:55:54 GMT
I've had MS since 2012. It has been pretty low key overall, but the disease is progressing slowly.
I started having non-related symptoms a few months ago and since then, this is what I've been diagnosed with:
Degenerative Disc Disease
Perimenopause
Hypothyroidism
Shouldn't there be a law of nature, a moratorium of sorts, that says one major health problem at a time?!?
A big 'ol "thanks for the support" to everyone. Figured this would be easier than replying to each of you.
As my neurologist says "at least it's just _______". When I was first diagnosed with MS, they thought I had leukemia. After 5 failed and 1 successful try at a spinal tap, he came in my hospital room and said "it's just MS".
I try to remember that, no matter what comes up, it could be worse and I can live with this. So far.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 18, 2019 18:58:17 GMT
Ugh, that sucks. I an sorry.
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Post by jenjie on Jul 18, 2019 19:00:00 GMT
😔 I’m sorry
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 18, 2019 19:03:59 GMT
I'm sorry.
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Post by alsomsknit on Jul 18, 2019 19:53:39 GMT
Honestly, I wonder how much of it is due to side effects of meds.
I have had endometriosis since I was a teen and just dealt with it, until one of my ovaries was severely damaged from scar tissue. The Gyn put me on Lupron. It has been downhill ever since.
Unfortunately, the link between Lupron and Fibromyalgia came way too late for me. But, yes, it has been a cascade of issues ever since.
((((Hugs)))) I’m sorry you are dealing with this too.
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 18, 2019 20:02:05 GMT
Oh gosh, I'm sorry, so much hitting you all at once!
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Post by bc2ca on Jul 18, 2019 20:16:45 GMT
I've had MS since 2012. It has been pretty low key overall, but the disease is progressing slowly. I started having non-related symptoms a few months ago and since then, this is what I've been diagnosed with: Degenerative Disc Disease Perimenopause Hypothyroidism Shouldn't there be a law of nature, a moratorium of sorts, that says one major health problem at a time?!?
Sadly, that's not how it usually works. And getting older just seems to accelerate things.  |
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 18, 2019 21:13:37 GMT
I agree, that sucks.
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Post by destined2bmom on Jul 18, 2019 21:21:22 GMT
I am really sorry that you are having so many medical issues. Huge hugs!
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Post by hop2 on Jul 18, 2019 21:33:31 GMT
I’m sorry your dealing with so much.
Hugs
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Post by freebird on Jul 18, 2019 22:00:08 GMT
I'm sorry. It's not fair.
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Post by malibou on Jul 18, 2019 23:12:41 GMT
This is so no fair. I'm sorry you're getting jumped like this.
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 18, 2019 23:17:51 GMT
I'm sorry you are fighting more than one issue - at least you can think of perimenopause as a normal process, a result of aging, and not a disease condition.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 18, 2019 23:31:53 GMT
Yes, there ought to be a law! So sorry it’s hitting you all at once.
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Post by peasapie on Jul 18, 2019 23:39:51 GMT
I agree that sucks. I developed hypothyroid around the time of menopause. I wonder if that is common.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 19, 2019 0:13:33 GMT
Unfortunately, chronic illness often is accompanied by other issues. It's common to have more than one disease. It's grossly unfair and really cruel, but that's the nature of disease. When you have one autoimmune disease it predisposes you to others, as well. I'm really sorry that you have to join this crappy club. Are you familiar w/ The Spoon TheoryI strongly recommend that you read The Spoon Theory and also peruse the website. You'll find that you're very much not alone and that support is everywhere. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 19, 2019 0:53:10 GMT
I don't blame you for feeling like that's too much. I'm sorry you have so much on your plate.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 19, 2019 1:31:15 GMT
Unfortunately, chronic illness often is accompanied by other issues. It's common to have more than one disease. It's grossly unfair and really cruel, but that's the nature of disease. When you have one autoimmune disease it predisposes you to others, as well. I'm really sorry that you have to join this crappy club. Are you familiar w/ The Spoon TheoryI strongly recommend that you read The Spoon Theory and also peruse the website. You'll find that you're very much not alone and that support is everywhere. I hadn't heard of it. Thanks! |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 19, 2019 1:37:49 GMT
You have so much to deal with. Hugs to you, @**Angie** Sending supportive vibes your way.
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Post by flanz on Jul 19, 2019 3:13:08 GMT
(((HUGS)))
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Post by tentoes on Jul 19, 2019 3:19:58 GMT
So sorry you are having to deal with so much. ((HUGS))
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Post by dewryce on Jul 19, 2019 4:02:36 GMT
I've had MS since 2012. It has been pretty low key overall, but the disease is progressing slowly. I started having non-related symptoms a few months ago and since then, this is what I've been diagnosed with: Degenerative Disc Disease Perimenopause Hypothyroidism Shouldn't there be a law of nature, a moratorium of sorts, that says one major health problem at a time?!?A big 'ol "thanks for the support" to everyone. Figured this would be easier than replying to each of you. As my neurologist says "at least it's just _______". When I was first diagnosed with MS, they thought I had leukemia. After 5 failed and 1 successful try at a spinal tap, he came in my hospital room and said "it's just MS". I try to remember that, no matter what comes up, it could be worse and I can live with this. So far. Absolutely there should be! I’ve made a rule that I won’t accept any new diagnoses until they take away one, sort of my own personal one in one out rule with my health. So far my doctors are not cooperating  I am sorry your MS is progressing, but hope it continues as such a slow pace. As for your new issues, if you get a good endocrinologist who treats your symptoms not just your blood levels hopefully you can reverse the symptoms and feel so much better. DDD is tougher, but a good PT regime has done wonders for me. Good luck for successful treatments and improving your health! |
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Post by dewryce on Jul 19, 2019 4:16:53 GMT
Unfortunately, the link between Lupron and Fibromyalgia came way too late for me. But, yes, it has been a cascade of issues ever since. Lovely, I hadn’t realized there was a possible link, and looks like with hashimoto’s as well. Anecdotally, time wise this works for my issues. TFS. |
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Post by alsomsknit on Jul 19, 2019 15:42:48 GMT
Unfortunately, chronic illness often is accompanied by other issues. It's common to have more than one disease. It's grossly unfair and really cruel, but that's the nature of disease. When you have one autoimmune disease it predisposes you to others, as well. I'm really sorry that you have to join this crappy club. Are you familiar w/ The Spoon TheoryI strongly recommend that you read The Spoon Theory and also peruse the website. You'll find that you're very much not alone and that support is everywhere. The Spoon Theory is excellent. I also utilize what I call my ‘good day,’ which is the bare minimum to consider a day successful. Mine is have a clean kitchen before going to bed. Thankfully, I’ve been able to do much more. Plus, I have a range on my Fitbit: 2500-5K-7500. It allows for what I wish to attain most days, 5K. A bad day and a day that I feel up to being active. |
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Post by alsomsknit on Jul 19, 2019 15:46:08 GMT
Unfortunately, the link between Lupron and Fibromyalgia came way too late for me. But, yes, it has been a cascade of issues ever since. Lovely, I hadn’t realized there was a possible link, and looks like with hashimoto’s as well. Anecdotally, time wise this works for my issues. TFS. I have only discovered that information recently. When the issues started, I had asked repeatedly if what I was experiencing were side effects from the Lupron. They always said no. I thought that Lupron Hell had ended. Silly me. |
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