49481-full
DebbieBren
Sex: F
Data Quality: 2 stars
MS: 21 yrs
Type: Secondary Progressive
Relapse: Moderate
Sensation: Moderate
Overall: Mild
Cognition: moderate
Vision: none
Speech: mild
Swallowing: none
Upper limb: moderate
Walking: moderate
DebbieBren
Female, 52 years
Corpus Christi, TX
Primary Condition
MS
Type
Secondary Progressive
First symptom
Diagnosis
Interests
Alternative Medicine, and Research
See more
  1. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Good

    added an InstantMe for Jan 24, 2013 Jan 24, 2013 3:31PM

    I am finally getting over strep throat and a fungal infection after almost four weeks of treatment and rest. Feeling so much stronger.

  2. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

    • First symptom:
    • Diagnosis:
    updated the condition MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Jan 24, 2013
  3. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Bad

    added an InstantMe for Jan 15, 2013 Jan 15, 2013 2:02PM

    I have been fighting strep throat for two weeks. It just won't go away completely. Making me feel miserable. Two trips to the ER already. YUK!

  4. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    QOL

    • Good Social
    • Good Mental
    • Best Physical
    completed the QOL survey for Nov 9, 2012 Nov 09, 2012
  5. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Prozac Treatment Evaluation

    • Perceived effectiveness for Depressed mood: Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone
    • Side Effects: NoneNoneNoneNoneNone
    • Adherence: UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually
    • Burden: Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
    added a treatment evaluation for Prozac from Aug 1, 2012 Oct 26, 2012
  6. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Prozac

      • Stopped: Aug 01, 2012
      • Reason: Did not seem to work
      • Started: Apr 22, 2007
      • Last Dosage: 40 mg daily
    • Purpose: Depressed mood
    • View Latest Evaluation
    updated the treatment Prozac Oct 26, 2012
    • Added
      • Started: Apr 22, 2007
      • Dosage: 80 mg daily
      • Purpose: Depressed mood
      • Apr 22, 2007
    • Changed Dosage
      • Dosage: 40 mg daily
      • Jul 18, 2008
    • Stopped
      • Date: Jul 25, 2012
      • Reason: Other
      • Jul 25, 2012
    • Evaluated
    • Evaluated
    • Stopped
      • Date: Aug 01, 2012
      • Reason: Did not seem to work
      • Aug 01, 2012
    • Stopped
      • Date: Aug 01, 2012
      • Reason: Other
      • Aug 01, 2012
  7. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Nortriptyline

      • Started: Oct 1, 2012
      • Current Dosage: 25 mg daily
    • Purpose:
    updated the treatment Nortriptyline Oct 26, 2012
  8. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Updated Photo

    added a profile picture Oct 25, 2012
  9. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS
    star earnedstar earnedstar notearned 2 stars
    lost a star Sep 21, 2012
  10. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Updated Bio

    I was diagnosed with MS in 1997. I am divorced with two grown children and seven grandchildren. I've had to stop working due to my MS fatigue and cognitive problems. I try to stay active and also used to write a local MS newsletter. I enjoy reading, swimming, gardening, crafts, visiting friends, traveling, and going to the beach.

    updated her bio Aug 26, 2012
  11. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Primidone

      • Stopped: Jul 25, 2012
      • Reason: Other
      • Started: Jan 10, 2009
      • Last Dosage: 10 mg daily
    • Purpose: Constant tremors
    updated the treatment Primidone Aug 01, 2012

    Started treatment with Primidone in 2010

    • Added
      • Started: Jan 10, 2009
      • Dosage: 10 mg daily
      • Purpose: Constant tremors
      • Jan 10, 2009
    • Stopped
      • Date: Jul 25, 2012
      • Reason: Other
      • Jul 25, 2012
  12. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Neutral

    added an InstantMe for Aug 1, 2012 Aug 01, 2012 12:20PM

    Good on most days, but heat is affecting my walking, tremors, weakness, coordination and fatigue.

  13. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Neutral

    added an InstantMe for Aug 1, 2012 Aug 01, 2012 12:18PM

    Not as depressed, but very weak even when walking short distances. Recent relapse a month ago. Constant tremors.

  14. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Tysabri Treatment Evaluation

    • Perceived effectiveness for MS (Multiple Sclerosis): Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major
    • Side Effects: ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate
    • Adherence: AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways
    • Burden: Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
    Advice & Tips
    Tysabri was wonderful for my MS for two years, then I had a major reaction and neuro. suggested I stop the treatment.
    Cost
    < $25 monthly
    added a treatment evaluation for Tysabri from Mar 15, 2011 Aug 01, 2012
  15. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    Prozac Treatment Evaluation

    • Perceived effectiveness for Depressed mood: Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight
    • Side Effects: NoneNoneNoneNoneNone
    • Adherence: AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways
    • Burden: Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
    Advice & Tips
    Neuro. changed to different drug, Prozac stopped working.
    added a treatment evaluation for Prozac from Jul 25, 2012 Aug 01, 2012
  16. 49481-thumb
    DebbieBren
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
    I am: g
    I have:
    MS

    QOL

    • Good Social
    • Bad Mental
    • Good Physical
    completed the QOL survey for Aug 1, 2012 Aug 01, 2012
  17. Show more