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My wife has just been diagnosed with MS.
It seems to be a pretty mild form, but in her first major (known) attack she lost the vision in her right eye for a couple of months then relapsed again for another month... It took a year and a bit for the doctors to finally diagnose MS. That was last month.
We were given a package to help choose what type of treatment she'll use. The choices are between either 1 of 3 natural protein injections (Avonex, Rebif or Betaseron)injected once every 3 days to once a week, or a synthetic protein (Copaxone) injection once a day. The synthetic option, strangely enough, has the least possible side effects. We think we're going to go with Copaxone, and for the most part, I'll do the injecting even if it's only subcutaneous and delivered by an auto injector... She hates needles.
It's a lot to take in, and I'd like to hear from any 'lithers about their experiences they've had with MS. How has it affected their lives? What treatments do they take? Does anyone know of any "Lorenzo's Oil" type treatments? Diet, exercises, supplements, etc...?
We know it's for life, we know that things can get real bad, and we're ready to face it together, but if available, I'd appreciate any available support.
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