fleur's Journal

fleur: Sex: F; Data Quality: 0 stars; MS: 39 yrs; Type: Relapsing-Remitting; Relapse: Mild; Sensation: Mild; Overall: Mild; Cognition: moderate; Vision: none; Speech: mild; Swallowing: none; Upper limb: moderate; Walking: moderate

fleur: Female, 63 years; Des Moines, IA

Primary Condition: MS and 2 more ▼

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

First symptom: Jan 1974
Diagnosis: Nov 1984

fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Parkinson's Disease
- First symptom: Feb 15, 2012
- Diagnosis: Jun 15, 2012
fleur updated the condition Parkinson's Disease Nov 21, 2012
In February, I thought I was having an MS exacerbation when tremors began in my right hand. When I saw my neurologist in May, he prescribed Carbadopa/Levadopa, suspectiing Parkinson's. It did stop the tremors - thus the diagnosis. Now the tremors are back.

I'm would like to connect with anyone else who has both MS and Parkinson's. It seems to be a rare combination - I have yet to find anyone who has both.
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Meclizine Prescription
- - Started: Nov 19, 2012
  - Current Dosage: 75 mg daily
- Purpose:
fleur updated the treatment Meclizine Prescription Nov 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Latanoprost ophthalmic
- - Started: Oct 15, 2012
  - Current Dosage: 0.005 g daily
- Purpose: Glaucoma (Both eyes)
fleur updated the treatment Latanoprost ophthalmic Nov 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Carbidopa-Levodopa 25-100
- - Started: Jun 15, 2012
  - Current Dosage: 4 x 25 mg-100 mg daily
- Purpose: Parkinson's
fleur updated the treatment Carbidopa-Levodopa 25-100 Nov 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
- First symptom: Jan 1, 1974
- Diagnosis: Nov 1, 1984
fleur updated the condition MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Nov 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS

Relapse
fleur added a severe relapse on Oct 12, 2004 until Nov 23, 2004 Jun 24, 2012

no. IV prednisone 3 days; then prednisone 6 tab. near psychotic reaction
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
MSRS: 32
- Moderate Cognition
- No Symptoms Vision
- None Speech
- No Symptoms Swallowing
- Mild Upper Limb
- Mild Walking
- None Sensation
fleur completed the MSRS survey for Jun 24, 2012 Jun 24, 2012

Stress, heat
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS

211 lb BMI: 38.6
fleur updated her weight for Jun 24, 2012 Jun 24, 2012

after labyrinth walk at Ghost Ranch on Thanksgiving 2011, lost all desire for anything sweet.
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
MSRS: 35
- Moderate Cognition
- No Symptoms Vision
- Mild Speech
- No Symptoms Swallowing
- Mild Upper Limb
- Mild Walking
- None Sensation
fleur completed the MSRS survey for Feb 15, 2012 Jun 24, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS

Relapse
fleur added a mild relapse on Feb 15, 2012 Jun 24, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Lexapro Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Depressed mood: Slight
- Perceived effectiveness for Major Depressive Disorder: Slight
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Advice & Tips

Stopped working after 4 yeas

Cost

< $25 monthly

fleur added a treatment evaluation for Lexapro from Jun 3, 2012 Jun 24, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Stopped: Lexapro
- Stopped: Jun 3, 2012
- Reason: Did not seem to work
fleur stopped taking the treatment Lexapro Jun 24, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Diltiazem
- - Started: Jul 1, 2007
  - Current Dosage: 240 mg/24 hours daily
- Purpose: Elevated blood pressure
fleur updated the treatment Diltiazem Jun 24, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Sertraline
- - Started: Jun 3, 2012
  - Current Dosage: 25 mg daily
- Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder
fleur updated the treatment Sertraline Jun 24, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Celebrex Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Doctor recommendation: Slight
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Cost

$50-99 monthly

fleur added a treatment evaluation for Celebrex from Jun 15, 2011 Mar 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Stopped: Celebrex
- Stopped: Jun 15, 2011
- Reason: Did not seem to work and Other
fleur stopped taking the treatment Celebrex Mar 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Amitriptyline Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve communication: Slight
- Side Effects: Moderate
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: A little
Cost

< $25 monthly

fleur added a treatment evaluation for Amitriptyline from Feb 4, 2012 Mar 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Stopped: Amitriptyline
- Stopped: Feb 4, 2012
- Reason: Side effects too severe
fleur stopped taking the treatment Amitriptyline Mar 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Major Depressive Disorder
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
fleur added the condition Major Depressive Disorder Mar 21, 2012
fleur

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Relapse: Mild

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: vg

I have:
MS
Bupropion
- - Started: Sep 15, 2010
  - Current Dosage: 450 mg daily
- Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder
fleur updated the treatment Bupropion Mar 21, 2012
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