Comments for Sunshine and Moonlight -- A Journey with Multiple Sclerosis

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Comment on My Sun Still Rises by HappyPoet

HappyPoet — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:35:11 +0000

Kim (and everyone),

I accidentally neglected to include an important section in my CCSVI post.

THE RISKS: Dr. Dake at Stanford is learning as he goes, so the early large, stiff stents have been replaced with smaller (in diameter), flexible stents. Some problems (anecdotally reported) are damage to the Accessory Nerve which shares the same sheath as the jugular vein — the Accessory Nerve provides for shoulder movement; hopefully, the damage is just temporary.

There is significant bruising on the body because of the required blood thinners that must be taken. There can be high levels of pain during and after the procedure with a long recovery time (> than two mos).

There can be internal bleeding if the vein becomes nicked by the catheter resulting in a variety of problems depending on exactly where the nick occurs.

This is surgery and as with all surgery, there can be risks.

~HP

Comment on Considering Tattoos? by stac

stac — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:35:18 +0000

so i have MS on the Rebif 44 just got my 3rd tat 1st with MS and its a big one on my back/spine, its been warm had some extra tingle but nothin i am worried about, its a nice release of tention for me. Make your own sunshine

Comment on O Sole Mio SUNdays — Cathy’s Story by Kathleen H

Kathleen H — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:24:04 +0000

I heard someone laugh yesterday and I was immediately transported to high school a kazillion years ago – and a friend who had that same contagious laugh – Cathy Oberste. It got me feeling nostalgic and I thought I’d google this funny, gorgeous gal to see where she might be these days, some 30+ years later. Devastation. There is the obit in the Norman paper for Sept. 08. All the fantastic things I remember about Cathy are reiterated in the beautiful words of the blogs I found. She was a bright spot in everyone’s day – so delightful. I still snort and laugh just remembering some of the crap she would pull. I’m a little late getting this in, but my heart reaches for her family and I hope they know her impact is still felt.

Love out to you! Kathleen (Kathy Jefferson)

Comment on The Spoon Theory by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:18:36 +0000

Wow. Incredible, strong, honest and right on target!!
What a wonderful explanation! This thanksgiving I am sending family and all those I love a thank you letter to let them know how important each of them are in my life. To tell them they are my thanks this season!!!! I am including a copy of sunshine/moonbeams in those letters to let them know… I am ok! It is what it is. I love who I am despite the monster! Thank you for the inspiration! Mary Ann Waldron

Comment on About Kim by Glenan

Glenan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:16:18 +0000

Sorry folks, I forgot to correct myself on my original post. If I were asked to describe this blog, I would have to say it would be “Exceptionally Impressive”

Thanks,
Glenn

Comment on About Kim by Glenan

Glenan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:13:17 +0000

Hi Folks!

Nice place you have here.

I was recently diagnosed with RR MS. and have been looking all over the web at different MS sites.

Out of all of them, this one contains useful information about the disease as well as tastefully selected “other” info. within.

For statistically minded folks, I am a 43 year old white male. Married, no children. Diagnosed May 2009. Treating with Copaxone as well as other non-specific medications suggested by my Neurologist.

Oops! before I forget, is there any “official” membership or sign-up here? If there is, I missed it.

Thanks,
Glenn

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Comment on The Spoon Theory by Kysis

Kysis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:15:04 +0000

wow, one of my reletives has MS and this really puts it into perspective as to what she goes through! Thank you so much for the story!

Comment on Calling All Artists! by Karen Camilleri

Karen Camilleri — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:50:54 +0000

I would like the rules on the art contest that started Oct.1 thru November 15, 2009. I have MS and I have a drawing I would like to enter.