Hi, my name is Audrey and I am from and live in North Carolina. I was diagnosed with MS in June '04. I woke up on a Friday morning with the right side of my tongue feeling numbness. After a week of the numbness still on the right side of my tongue, I got worried. I starting looking around on the internet for some things that could cause numbness of the tongue.
MS popped up...I said OH NO. MS is in my family. I have two genetically close relatives with MS. I went to my MD and told him of my concern. He just patted me on my shoulder and told me the best medicine he could give me was reassurance.....
I was bound and determined to find out on my own. So, I made a appointment with a Neurologist. She did all the tests in her office and told me I will schedule a MRI for you but when the results come back, you are going to see an Eye Dr., she was doubting I had MS. I think she just thought I needed glasses or something like that.
Well, when the results came back it showed I have MS. I had a spinal tap done and started on Avonex. I have been using the weekly injection since July '04. I had such a hard time giving myself injections. My husband did them for me for the first two years, and I decided I need to do it for myself. So, my Great Online Friend, Nellie, who is a member here at PeopleWithMS, helped me though it. Without her help I don't know what I would have done! Don't get me wrong, I still DO NOT like injections, but I know I need them and I do it!
I have been married for 15 years, and I have two Sons. My oldest son is 26 years old and my baby is 13 years old. They are the light of my life! I also have my little chihuahua furgirl, Taco.
My hobby is I reborn dolls. It helps to keep me focused and is great therapy for me! I am so grateful I found this art form, and I hope to continue with it for many years to come! If you would like to see what reborn dolls are, please visit my website! I am glad to be here in this wonderful PeopleWithMS site!Thank you, Audrey :o
