A little update... - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

Jerry-kun · 04-12-2005, 10:45 AM

Well, I'm in the hospital, now. Two MRIs down, both showing positive... everyone who's come within a foot of me has been either whispering MS or saying it to me directly. It's a university hospital, so I've had quite a few interns and neurology students studying me and scratching their heads. I don't mind, it's actually somewhat amusing and is making me consider a career change.

And they've got me on a steroid for my eye problems, currently typing this up on a laptop on loan from the library while wearing an eye patch.

By the way, with double vision, it has the potential to take 5-6 weeks to heal without medication... yikes.

GodChaser777 · 04-12-2005, 10:49 AM

Ill be praying for you!

Jewel2 · 04-12-2005, 10:53 AM

Hi Jerry,
Well, I guess you've got your answer to what's going on and it sounds like you're maintaining a positive attitude.

I'm glad you're getting treatment. ON responds well to steroids.

May you be blessed with a speedy recovery!

Take care,
Julie

LaDeeDa · 04-12-2005, 12:18 PM

Hi Jerry,
I read your previous posts and I saw where you were waiting to get into the neuro in June. What happened that you're now hospitalized? Well, at least you won't be waiting months to see a specialist.

It sounds like you're getting the help you need and, while you're at it, helping those new, young doctors recognize MS symptoms. So it sounds like a win-win situation. It also sounds like you're being upbeat and positive. That's the best way - face down the MonSter and keep smiling!

Take care,
Dee

Jerry-kun · 04-12-2005, 07:49 PM

Dee,

Basically, people got tired of looking at my eerily unmoving right eye and demanded I see an optometrist. The optometrist, after a general exam, started pacing, taking notes, running around like a madman, and went to see if he could push for a sooner neuro appointment. His neurologist friend, after hearing my symptoms, demanded I come to the ER that night rather than waiting for the appointment. So, rather than ignore a doctors wishes, here I am.

As for staying positive... It's not immediately life-threatening, and there's nothing I can do about it, so there's no sense in stressing over it. I'll smile, love, and live just like I did 2 years ago... with one exception. I plan to more actively pursue my dreams.

Speaking of love, there was a ridiculously cute med student in the group that visted me today... and the girl who took my blood at the ER was definitely flirting with me. Maybe I'll even get a few numbers before I'm out of here.

And Jewel and GodChaser, as always, thanks for your support.

Making the best of it,
Jerry