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jtjackson

Female, 49 years
Mount Shasta, CA

jtjackson: Data Quality: 1 star; MS: 2 yrs; Primary Progressive; Sensation: moderate; Overall: moderate; Cognition: moderate; Vision: moderate; Speech: moderate; Swallowing: mild; Upper limb: moderate; Walking: moderate; See profile

Member since: 07/07
Last updated: 07/02/08

Diagnosis Summary
Onset: Difficulty Walking
First symptom: 03/06
Diagnosis: 07/06

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About Me
It's been a year since I was tested (MRI with spinal tap confirmation) and diagnosed with primary progressive MS. Had signs over past 5 years: right drop foot, benign vertigo, loss of right hand use. I am still walking. but just barely. Tried IV steroids in 09/06, but that was not for me! Since I am not a candidate for western meds (other than Baclofen for extreme spasticity and Prozac for major depression), I use natural herbs and supplements with a Chinese doctor (MD) supervision and recommendations. Married my best friend on Mauii in 2003 - boy, he had no idea what he was getting into!

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