jmartell's Journal

jmartell: Sex: F; Data Quality: 3 stars; MS: 11 yrs; Type: Relapsing-Remitting; Relapse: Moderate; Sensation: Moderate; Overall: Moderate; Cognition: moderate; Vision: moderate; Speech: moderate; Swallowing: moderate; Upper limb: moderate; Walking: moderate

jmartell: Female, 49 years; Portland, OR

Primary Condition: MS and 1 more ▼

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

First symptom: Jul 2001
Diagnosis: Sep 2002

Interests: Relationships

jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
QOL
- Good Social
- Good Mental
- Good Physical
jmartell completed the QOL survey for Jun 18, 2013 Jun 18, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

215 lb BMI: 34.7
jmartell updated her weight for Jun 18, 2013 Jun 18, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
MSRS: 64
- Moderate Cognition
- Moderate Vision
- Mild Speech
- Mild Swallowing
- Mild Upper Limb
- Moderate Walking
- Moderate Sensation
jmartell completed the MSRS survey for Jun 18, 2013 Jun 18, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
Gabapentin Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles: Slight
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Cost

< $25 monthly

jmartell added a treatment evaluation for Gabapentin from Jan 1, 2013 Jun 18, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
Symptom Update
- mild Weight gain
- mild Vitamin D deficiency
- mild Tiredness
- mild Stress
- mild Stiffness/Spasticity
- mild Stiffness
- none Sexual dysfunction
- none Relapse MS (exacerbation)
- none Pain in shoulders
- mild Pain
- moderate Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles
- none Nerve pain (neuralgia)
- none Nausea
- moderate MS hug (tight chest or torso)
- none Mood swings
- moderate Mood elevated or improved
- none Migraine headaches
- none Low potassium (hypokalemia)
- moderate Low blood pressure
- mild Insomnia
- mild Fatigue
- none Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
- none Emotional lability
- none Dizziness
- none Depressed mood
- none Dehydration
- moderate Cognitive Confusion
- moderate Brain fog
- mild Bowel problems
- mild Bladder problems
- moderate Back pain
- mild Anxious mood
- mild Acid reflux
- See more
jmartell updated her symptoms for Jun 18, 2013 Jun 18, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

Good
jmartell added an InstantMe for Jun 18, 2013 Jun 18, 2013 5:47PM
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
Gabapentin
- - Stopped: Jan 01, 2013
  - Reason: Doctor's advice
  - Started: Jun 1, 2011
  - Last Dosage: 900 mg daily
- Purpose: Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles
- View Latest Evaluation
jmartell updated the treatment Gabapentin Jun 18, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Jun 01, 2011
  - Dosage: 900 mg daily
  - Purpose: Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles
  - Jun 01, 2011
- Stopped
  - Date: Jan 01, 2013
  - Reason: Doctor's advice
  - Jan 01, 2013
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jan 01, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
- First symptom: Jul 1, 2001
- Diagnosis: Sep 18, 2002
jmartell updated the condition MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Jun 18, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

3 stars
jmartell earned a star! Jun 18, 2013
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

2 stars
jmartell lost a star Dec 26, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
QOL
- Best Social
- Good Mental
- Bad Physical
jmartell completed the QOL survey for Nov 5, 2012 Nov 06, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
MSRS: 67
- Moderate Cognition
- Moderate Vision
- Mild Speech
- Mild Swallowing
- Mild Upper Limb
- Total Disability Walking
- Moderate Sensation
jmartell completed the MSRS survey for Nov 5, 2012 Nov 06, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

Bad
jmartell added an InstantMe for Nov 5, 2012 Nov 06, 2012 2:19AM
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

Bad
jmartell added an InstantMe for Nov 5, 2012 Nov 06, 2012 2:14AM
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
Cluster Headaches
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
jmartell updated the condition Cluster Headaches Nov 06, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

220 lb BMI: 35.5
jmartell updated her weight for Sep 27, 2012 Sep 28, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
Symptom Update
- moderate Weight gain
- none Vitamin D deficiency
- mild Tiredness
- none Stress
- mild Stiffness/Spasticity
- mild Stiffness
- none Sexual dysfunction
- none Relapse MS (exacerbation)
- mild Pain in shoulders
- moderate Pain
- moderate Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles
- mild Nerve pain (neuralgia)
- mild Nausea
- none MS hug (tight chest or torso)
- none Mood swings
- mild Mood elevated or improved
- mild Migraine headaches
- none Low potassium (hypokalemia)
- mild Low blood pressure
- none Insomnia
- mild Fatigue
- none Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
- none Emotional lability
- mild Dizziness
- none Depressed mood
- mild Dehydration
- mild Cognitive Confusion
- mild Brain fog
- moderate Bowel problems
- mild Bladder problems
- moderate Back pain
- none Anxious mood
- mild Acid reflux
- See more
jmartell updated her symptoms for Sep 27, 2012 Sep 28, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

3 stars
jmartell earned a star! Sep 28, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS

2 stars
jmartell lost a star Jul 05, 2012
jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

I am: g

I have:
MS
MSRS: 57
- Moderate Cognition
- Mild Vision
- Mild Speech
- Mild Swallowing
- Mild Upper Limb
- Moderate Walking
- Mild Sensation
jmartell completed the MSRS survey for May 8, 2012 May 08, 2012
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