MINNEAPOLIS — Twins first baseman Justin Morneau was scheduled to be held out of the lineup for the sixth consecutive day with the flu before rain wiped out Friday’s contest against the Indians.

the rainout came as welcome news for Morneau, who said he could make his return to the lineup on Saturday despite also having a cortisone shot in his neck on Friday for unrelated pain in one of his vertebrates.

“I hope so,” Morneau said about a possible return to action on Saturday. “That’s the goal. We’ll see, but it’ll be tough because we won’t be on the field able to run around [with a 12:10 p.m. start].”

the injection in his neck, which Morneau has had in the past, came after Morneau began experiencing discomfort in his neck prior to getting the flu. But Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Morneau had the shot because he was expected to be out of action on Friday regardless.

“It’s a one-day deal and he’d be available [Saturday] anyways,” Gardenhire said. “So the shot is really no big deal.”

Young’s MRI shows no damage

MINNEAPOLIS — Left fielder Delmon Young underwent an MRI on his sore ribs on Friday, and the results came back showing no damage, according to Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.

Young also took batting practice prior to Friday’s game being called due to rain and felt just fine. It was an important step, because if he felt any soreness, he was expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

“It went perfect,” Gardenhire said.

Young, who also has been battling flu-like symptoms, originally injured his ribs during batting practice earlier in the week in Baltimore.

Mauer’s recovery coming along well

MINNEAPOLIS — Catcher Joe Mauer is feeling better after batting a viral infection this week and is progressing in his recovery from soreness in his knees, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Friday.

Mauer, who is on the disabled list with bilateral leg weakness, is still battling the flu but has continued to do workouts in the pool to build strength in his knees. But his prognosis continues to get better, as Gardenhire said the hope is that once the flu subsides, he’ll get the strength back in his legs.

“When he first started he was sore all over — from the knees, to the shoulder, to the elbow and it was all thought to be caused from some weakness in his leg,” Gardenhire said. “But we found out that a viral infection caused a lot of it. I’m not a doctor so we just need to get him past this flu bug and then see where he’s at and go from there.”

‘Pen coach Stelmaszek rejoins club

MINNEAPOLIS — Twins bullpen coach Rick Stelmaszek joined the club on Friday at Target Field for the first time this season after undergoing four surgeries over the offseason and Spring Training to reattach the retina in his right eye.

Stelmaszek, who is in his 31st season with the Twins, was temporarily replaced by Minor League coach Phil Roof before getting the OK from the doctors to join the Twins for Friday’s game that ended up as a rainout.

“It’s great,” Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said of Stelmaszek’s return. “Honestly, it’s a lot of fun. he dishes it out as much as he takes it, and he’s been taking a lot today. Guys are having fun with him. It’s good to see him back. He’s excited.”

Rain puts Earth Day caps on hold

MINNEAPOLIS — the Twins and Indians were both scheduled to sport green caps on Friday in recognition of Earth Day before rain postponed the game.

the Twins are certainly an environmentally friendly club, as Target Field was awarded LEED Silver Certification last year by the U.S. Green Building Council. Additionally, the Twins partner with Minnesota State Parks and Trails and any time an opposing player breaks his bat this season, the Minnesota State Parks and Trails will plant 100 trees in one of the 73 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas or along one of the 21 Minnesota state trails.

“We honor the power of sport by leading through example, and we will continue to use sport to inspire, build the best fan experience and cause no unnecessary harm, working with our fans, community, suppliers, partners and employees to have a positive influence in the world,” the Twins said in a statement.

Pre-eclampsia – Eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia is also a condition as blood poisoning, which can do by any pregnant woman, but not in women who are pregnant do not occur. the disease is caused by increased blood pressure, which was characterized by a higher level of protein in the urine followed. Pregnant women with preeclampsia also experience swelling in the feet and hands. Pre-eclampsia is usually in the middle of pregnancy occur, although in some cases were found in early pregnancy.

Eclampsia is a condition for the continuation of pre-eclampsia are not properly resolved. affected side symptoms of preeclampsia, eclampsia in women are often also suffer from seizures seizures. Eclampsia can be coma or death, either before, during or after the cause of the birth.

In fact, the concept of pre-eclampsia, in medicine is no longer used. Instead, call the doctors gestosis. That is, a disease that only during pregnancy.

Pregnant women everywhere can experience pre-eclampsia. But in general, there are some pregnant women at increased risk, namely pregnant women for the first time, mothers with twins pregnancy, have mothers who have diabetes, have hypertension before pregnancy, mothers who have problems with the kidneys, and the first pregnancy among the age of 20 years or over 35 years. Mothers who had preeclampsia in previous pregnancies have the option of returning in subsequent pregnancies. sometimes not.

Unfortunately, the cause of preeclampsia is still a mystery. “nothing can be known with certainty, although one study has progressed over this disease so far,” says the graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, UI. what is clear is, pre-eclampsia causes of death among pregnant women, in addition to infections and bleeding.

Symptoms and effects pre-eclampsia on the mother and fetus

The condition of preeclampsia is complex and very large influence on the mother or the fetus. the symptoms can be identified by routine prenatal care. Although it is not rare that the mother herself felt healthy.

“the existence of pre-eclampsia can be identified with certainty after the investigation found high blood pressure, swelling and protein in urine,” said Rudy. Preeclampsia usually occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. But it could also appear in the second trimester. Nonkompulsif form of the disease occurs in about 7 percent of pregnancies. These disorders can occur very mild or severe.

Clinical symptoms of preeclampsia are:

* the discovery of high blood pressure or elevated blood pressure than normal. It is important to pregnant women experience preeclampsia, or can not be found. in general, in the restriction of the blood pressure 130/90 mmHg more than used.

* Swelling can be easily identified in the feet and legs. in more severe conditions found throughout the body swell. the swelling is due to leaky capillaries, so that the water leak, which is part of the cell and in the tissues of the body and buried in this section.

* there is a high level of protein in the urine due to malfunction of the kidney. the symptoms of mild preeclampsia showed urine protein levels higher than 500 mg per 24 hours. Gravity to reach the number 5 grams in 24 hours. Urine output was less than 400 ml per 24 hours.

* Weight gain of more than 1.36 kg per week during the second trimester, and more from 0.45 per week in the third trimester.

In addition to the feet and hands, protein in urine and high blood pressure, preeclampsia symptoms are swelling of concern warrant:

*Weight loss increases dramatically due to the accumulation of fluid in the body.*Abdominal pain.*Severe headache.*Changes in the reflex.*Decrease in urine output or no urine at all.*There was blood in the urine.*Dizziness.*Excessive nausea and vomiting.

Damage caused by the following al-eclampsia:

* BrainSwelling in the brain causes seizures with impairment of consciousness, acting as eclampsia. It may also rupture of blood vessels in the brain for high blood pressure.

* LungSwelling that occurs in the lungs in severe respiratory distress and can be fatal.

* HeartIt’s a bad heart.

* KidneyDiscovered the existence of kidney failure.

* EyeBlindness can be caused due to swollen optic nerves and the release of the lining of the retina of the eye stress. most are temporary. however, recovery takes a long time.

* Blood SystemRupture of red blood cells occur with decreased blood clotting substances.

Due to the fetus

Fetuses of pregnant women, people with pre-eclampsia in utero oxygen and nutrients designed to live under normal. This situation can occur because blood vessels that distribute blood, the placenta narrowed.

In cases of severe preeclampsia, the fetus is born, if it appears to be distress. This is usually done to save the life of the mother, regardless of whether the fetus is viable outside the womb or not. But sometimes they can not be helped.

Doctors would not allow to develop the disease more difficult. If necessary, regardless of gestational age, delivery may be recommended or pregnancy can be terminated. Depending on circumstances, delivery will be carried out by induction or Caesarean section.

Therefore, pregnant women, routine inspection and consultation should contact your doctor. At least every month on the early pregnancy and once in the week before the birth. That is, to be known immediately if symptoms of pre-eclampsia. do not wait until serious!

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Other than your missed period, what were the first major symptoms that you experienced before you got a positive pregnancy test?

Ok I know this is going to sounds wierd! With all three of my kids I had dreams about being pregnant or I would see a positive pregnancy test. (Has this happened to anyone else?) For exampleI am 7 weeks pregnant and before i missed my period I had a dream where i was pregnant. I saw my stomach big and all. Right before taking the pregnancy test I had a dream and saw the pregnancy test results which were positive. I know wierd but this is how I knew.

I experienced cramps so never thought i was pregnant until i missed my period and tested. I usually have cramps before i take my period so i thought no different. I was told that the cramps were my womb stretching for my growing twins… all very normal in case you have cramps as long as you don't experience any bleeding along with them!! good luck!! xx

I experienced slight cramping (which at the time I thought were period cramps- but was implantation)
Other than that, none really, but I swear the day after I found out, I had the worst morning sickness for next couple of months!

Dang "Pregnancy Patch" on my forehead -

This was a dead giveaway for everyone of my pregnancies -

Dark brown patches -

My breasts were really sore. I usually get tender breasts before my period, but this was way more painful.

With my first child I was sick all the time and with the other two not one sign until later in pregnancy.

I was really warm and I'm usually a cold person, my temp said high for days xxx

Having to pee.. A LOT

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Few can understand what it’s like to go through a concussion. They’re difficult to diagnose, even more difficult to gauge. And in a sports world that preaches toughness and pain tolerance, many have a hard time sympathizing with an injury they can’t actually see.

That’s why it can be important for concussion victims to lean on each other for support.

The Mets’ Jason Bay and the Twins’ Justin Morneau — two Canadian-born power hitters fresh off dealing with this enigmatic, dangerous ailment — are two very good examples.

Bay, who didn’t play past late July because of a whiplash-induced concussion, entered Friday’s play 7-for-18 in seven games. he is focused solely on bouncing back from a down year at the plate — not the agonizing headaches that kept him from even watching TV seven months ago.

Morneau, who was limited to only 81 games last season after suffering a concussion while trying to break up a double play, made his spring debut in a “B” game on Tuesday, was scheduled to play in his first Grapefruit League game on Friday, and has felt symptom-free thus far.

Bay has been staying up to date on Morneau’s progress from afar. Before then, he was heavily leaning on him for information and support.

“I’m thrilled for him,” Bay said of Morneau’s recovery. “Having gone through it, he was obviously a lot worse off than I was. I think that for him, [playing in games is] a huge step. And I think more than anything, he wants to be normal. he wants to get back to normal; not just for himself, but for everybody else.”

Before a July 23 collision with a Dodgers Stadium wall, Bay was like most others — he knew very little about concussions. now?

“More than I should,” Bay said.

And so much is left to explore.

Many unknowns

A concussion, defined in simple terms, is the brain rattling against the skull. They frequently don’t come up on MRI or CT scans. the symptoms vary for everyone — Morneau’s biggest problem was a feeling of “fogginess,” while Bay was plagued by constant headaches. And there is no medicine to treat the symptoms. Bay tried using Tylenol, but he found that to be ineffective.

“One of the best ways I’ve heard to describe it,” Morneau said, “is you feel like you’re on an island, because you’re out there by yourself and it’s all based on your symptoms, how you feel.”

For Bay and Morneau, the unknown was the scariest.

When each of them sustained their concussions, the anticipation was that they would return soon. but days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and before they knew it, their entire season was gone.

In the initial stages of his recovery, Bay remembers waking up every morning believing it would be the day he was going to stop getting headaches and start getting better.

“And every day,” he recalled, “a letdown.”

With concussions being so puzzling and inconsistent, the best thing to do is immediately visit a doctor, ask lots of questions and talk to others.

Bay and Morneau found comfort in that themselves.

Support from afar

The two never really knew each other while growing up in British Columbia — the fact Bay is three years older probably played a factor — but they became close while playing together for Team Canada in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

And they got even closer shortly after Bay was diagnosed by the Mets’ training staff with a mild concussion on July 27.

“I basically consulted with him, because he basically had already laid the groundwork,” Bay said. “He paved the way as to what I should be doing.”

At that point, Morneau had been dealing with his concussion for a few weeks. And when he saw the highlights of what caused Bay’s, he immediately thought back to another fellow Canadian and former Twins player — Corey Koskie, who suffered a whiplash-induced concussion that changed the way baseball looked at the injury.

It was Koskie who talked Morneau through his concussion, telling him patience was the most important aspect in the painstaking process. Simultaneously, Morneau relayed the same message to Bay.

“It has its own timetable,” Morneau said. “When it’s healed, it’s healed, and when it’s ready, it’s ready. It’s completely out of your control. as long as you’re doing everything [you should] — getting your sleep, taking care of yourself the proper way and doing all those things — it’s going to be ready whenever it’s going to be ready.”

And before it is, all one can do is wait.

Overcoming boredom, depression

Initially, Bay couldn’t even look at his iPad for more than one minute without having to turn away, with his head throbbing. Walking up steps caused headaches, as did turning on the TV, walking around the house or doing anything that wasn’t sleeping.

So Morneau told Bay to do what he did — lie in bed all day with a cold towel draped on your face.

“I mean, that’s great for a day, for an hour, but at some point, it’s like, ‘I have to do something,’” Bay said. “‘Maybe I can get on my iPad. No, I can’t do that.’”

Doctors — and, yes, both players each heard from several — told Bay and Morneau the only thing they needed to do was relax. but when the mind wanders, relaxation becomes difficult.

Bay found himself constantly pondering his first season in Flushing Meadows, one that began awry with declining power numbers and the Mets’ struggles. Morneau was left to think about the MVP-type season he was having for the Twins, but one he couldn’t finish.

And each of them thought about their concussions.

“That makes it 10 times worse,” Bay said.

“The worst part about it is you have these thoughts, because your mind just gets obsessed with this, because it’s the only thing you can do and the only thing you can think of,” Morneau added. “So you sit there, and your mind kind of takes over, and stress is one of the worst things for helping it heal.”

Methodically coming back

Bay’s concussion happened subtly. he played in the Mets’ following two games and wasn’t diagnosed until he complained to doctors about headaches.

Throughout the entire month of August — every single minute of every single day — Bay would experience mild headaches that he had no way of eliminating. They started diminishing little by little in September. At that point, he was able to watch Mets games on TV, but only a little bit at a time. then, as he slowly climbed the ladder, Bay got to the point when he was able to actually start working out again in October.

But very, very carefully.

“You don’t treat it the right way,” Morneau pointed out, “you deal with those symptoms the rest of your life.”

Morneau should know.

The Twins were very cautious with their slugging first baseman despite being in a pennant race in 2010, and they’re continuing with that approach. Morneau didn’t play until the second week of exhibition contests, when he took part in a “B” game. he was scheduled to play in his first official Grapefruit League game on Thursday, but doctors pushed it back a day, just to be extra careful.

The mentality sure has changed since Morneau’s youth.

The first baseman sustained four head injuries while playing basketball and hockey growing up, but usually just got back out there and kept playing. now, there is a much greater awareness about the injury, and teams are a lot more cautious and conscientious.

Over the past nine years, 50 trips to the Major League disabled list have been a product of concussions, according to FanGraphs.com. Teams now conduct baseline tests for players with traumatic injuries in Spring Training. And this offseason, the associated Press reported that Major League Baseball was considering the idea of a seven-day DL reserved for concussion victims.

But more research, more regulations and more prevention methods are left to be done. for now, Morneau preaches communication — a method that helped him recover.

“Guys have to be honest with how they feel and not be afraid to say how they’re feeling because they think people will look down on them or think they’re not tough or something like that,” Morneau said. “It has nothing to do with that. You can play with a sore elbow or a sore hand, whatever it is. but if you’ve got something wrong with your brain, your reaction time is going to be slower, and your chance for re-injury and long-term damage and everything else is a lot higher.”

Published: January 23, 2011

Jemma Kidd.  Successful career woman, mother of twins and blessed with ravishing looks. Rewind back to her 20s and her life was far from as peachy as it may have appeared to the outside world: Jemma was hiding the fact that she was suffering from an overwhelming anxiety disorder that was affecting every sphere of her life.

Panic attacks are anxiety attacks are the most common anxiety disorders, affecting at least 20% of adult Americans. In an interview with Fiona Shield for Celebrity Angels, Jemma described how the crippling disorder, often temporarily diabling, disorder affected her life on a day-to-day basis.

“the attacks are so random and debilitating that you become fearful of the fear that they bring. you start to anticipate them and find yourself doing anything to avoid them. I stopped driving on my own; I manipulated my life so that when I had to go somewhere, I had someone with me. I couldn’t go into the supermarket or anywhere crowded. If I was going to stay at someone’s house for the weekend, I would be anxious for about ten days before and would insist on knowing how close they lived to a hospital. the symptoms were so real that I believed I could have a heart attack at any time.”

A panic attack is an exageration of the body’s normal response to fear or stress. according to the Anxiety and Panic Disorder Center of Los Angeles, when we experience a threatening situation, the fight or flight response kicks in and the body prepares itself for danger by releasing adrenalin. the physical symptoms that occur include rapid heart rate, palpitations and an increase in blood pressure.

For most of us these symptoms taper off and the body is restored to it’s normal state. But when the body produces too much adrenalin, the sufferer can be left experiencing absolute terror that can linger on for hours, sometimes days.

Jodie, 36, suffered from the disorder throughout her 20s and she credits Charles Linden — who developed the Linden Method — with sorting her out.  Experiencing up to 20 panic attacks a day, Linden came up with a routine to treat his own symptoms and break the habitual nature of anxiety.

Although there is no “quick fix”, Linden suggests trying the following to help divert a panic attack:

The dive reflex When you feel a panic attack building up, take a towel, soak it with cold water then place it on the back of your neck. you can also splash your face with cold water.

Diversion do anything to divert your mind. Put on headphones and listen to music. do practical chores, count trees or lampposts.  Immerse yourself in whatever is present and practical at the time.

Cold Apple When you feel an attack is imminent, take an apple from the fridge and eat it very slowly. this will help to slow your breathing and the coldness of the apple helps to create positive, non-anxious sensations.

To learn more about his anxiety elimination techniques, visit his website: charles-linden.com

Other celebrities who have battled with anxiety are Hugh Grant and Heather Locklear.

Images: PR Photos and macmillan.org.uk

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personal experience.. it was several different symptoms that happened over time. headaches, memory loss, fatigue, and feeling like a cartoon that was being erased when I'd walk. Brain MRI confirmed lesions (demylenation)… done each year to determine changes.

Keeping in mind that MS is a very diverse condition and not all patients will have the same signs/symptoms..my hubby's first was what is known as Optic Neuritis. this is usually the most common first sign of MS. He was seen by an optometrist and the diagnosis of Optic neuritis was made. He was sent to his primary health care provider where he was diagnosed with MS after and MRI of Brain/Spinal Cord among other lab work.

I hope this was of some help to you.

my very first symptom was a few months after my first son was born. he put his hand on my left knee and i could not feel it. i had no sensation in that area of my leg. the first neurologist i saw dismissed it as mental problems and reffered me to a psychologist. i was pregnant again soon after so i guess my symptoms went into remission. it wasnt until after the birth of my twins that i started having problems again. i found a new neurologist who took me seriously and the diagnosis was made because i had white matter lesions (shown by MRI) on my brain and also cervical spine (also shown on MRI). feel free to send me a message for more info, i know how almost impossible it can be to get a diagnosis. there really isnt one single test to to confirm it, but many tests used to rule it out.

GREETINGS!! I'll do better – I'll give you both personal experiences, professional and personal resources!!!

First of all, here are my qualifications for providing you with this answer:

1) I've successfully managed the symptoms of MS for over 45 years.
2) I was an HR Executive for over 30+ years, and combined my professional and personal expertise in creating a website dedicated to assisting folks with "chronic disease symptoms" better document, communicate, corroborate, and manage their symptoms and the resulting impairments to become expert patients; chronic disease self-managers; and, partner with their doctors to practice patient-centered health care.

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My website contains tons of information in 2 blogs, downloadable free articles and self-help ebooklets, and the Disabilitykey Workbook which contains over 100 pages of how to processes and actual forms – blank and completed examples – to assist folks. this workbook is available for a very small price (under $10).

My first symptom – way back 45 years ago – 3 first three fingers of my right hand would go numb – during class in the summer in California!! My GP – at the time – said I had "poor circulation" – to keep my hand in motion!!

My next symptom – a decade latter – my vision developed a "big black hole"!! very scared, I had a friend take me to see an eye Dr. after many tests he told me that I was having a "visual migraine" and to be happy that I didn't have a headache to go with it!!

3 decades later, having suffered repeated symptoms all mis-diagnosed, the technological resources FINALLY caught up with me!! I learned that the numbness – now in both feet and legs as well as hand – were MS symptoms of spasticity, paroxysmal itching, and spasticity!!! Verified by a spinal tap and MRI's. And my vision problems were and are optic neuritis, verified by an Opthamologist's tests.

Here's a blog that I did that discusses not only the top 22 MS symptoms, but what – at least a year ago – were the top medications used to help you better manage those symptoms. The reason that I like this list of symptoms and their associated "management aids" is that precisely because MS has so many symptoms, you may need to take some time to do some "introspection" to figure out which TYPE of symptom do you haave!! for example: do you have "plain vanilla" depression, or do you have depression coupled with either pain or fatigue? The management aids for the 3 different "types" of depression are different; so, the more precise and specific you can become shen documenting both your symptoms and how they impair you so that you can better inform your doctor, the better your doctor can assist you with symptom management!!

So, your Doctor tells you that you have a disease. You know that you have symptoms that impair you in your every day life, but you want your Doctor to give you something to make the pain/symptom go away!

What is the best medication for your symptoms, for your illness? Remember, only your Doctor can help you. however, the better informed that you are about what is out there, the better you can discuss alternatives with your Doctor(s).

The following information comes from the National MS Society website. now, most disease medication lists start with the brand name first, with the SYMPTOM that it is to address almost as an after thought. BUT, we, the patients, start with the symptom first, so that's how I have decided to sort the medications. here goes. Products available without a prescription are so indicated (+).

Once again, this will provide you with information to discuss with your Doctor. By having options of medications for a symptom, you and your Doctor can discuss which treatment would be best for you, given your other symptoms, your specific condition, and any other factors that only your Doctor can know. And, if you do not know what the symptom means (I'm not sure that I know what "Paroxysmal itching" is) you can ask your Doctor, and learn something new!

Fatigue: Amantadine; Cylert; Provigil

Spasticity: Baclofen; Dantrium; Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB Therapy); Valium (muscle spasms); Zanaflex

Constipation: Mineral oil (+); Colace (Docusate (+)); Dulcolax (Bisacodyl (+)); Enemeez Mini Enema (Docusate stool softener laxative (+)); Fleet Enema (Sodium phosphate (+)); Metamucil (Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (+)); Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium hydroxide (+)); Sani-Supp suppository (US) (Glycerin (+))

Erectile dysfunction: Papaverine; Cialis; Levitra; MUSE; Prostin VR; Viagra

Nausea; Vomiting; Dizziness: Antivert (US), Bonamine (Can)

Paroxysmal itching: Atarax

Disease-modifying agent: Avonex; Betaseron; Copaxone; Novantrone; Rebif;

Urinary tract infections: Bactrim; Septra; Cipro; Macrodantin

Urinary tract infections: (preventative) Hiprex, Mandelamine (US); Hip-rex, Mandelamine (Can)

Urinary tract infections (symptom relief): Pyridium

Urinary frequency: DDAVP Nasal Spray; DDAVP Tablets

Bladder dysfunction: Detrol (US); Ditropan; Ditropan XL; Oxytrol (Oxybutynin Transdermal System); Pro-Banthine; Sanctura; Vesicare (US)

Bladder dysfunction; Pain: Tofranil

Depression: Effexor; Paxil; Wellbutrin; Zoloft

Depression, Pain (neuropathic): Cymbalta

Depression; Fatigue: Prozac

Tremor: Laniazid; Nydrazid

Tremor; Pain; Spasticity: Klonopin (US), Rivotril (Can)

Acute exacerbations: Decadron; Deltasone; H.P. Acthar Gel; Solu-Medrol

Pain (dyesthesias): Dilantin; Neurontin

Pain (paresthesias): Elavil; Pamelor (US), Aventyl (Can)

Pain (trigeminal neuralgia): Tegretol

Now that you have read all 22 categories of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms that HAVE a medication that might mitigate it, and know of many others that have no associated medication, I'll bet that you are asking yourself how do I make the link between knowing that I have one or more of these, and explaining how this symptom impairs me? if you have these questions, please check out our website at disabilitykey.com.

Also, please feel free to email me by clicking on my Yahoo name.

Finally, here are some suggestions:

1) Document your symptoms and their impairments.

2) use any Internet search engine and plug in the words "MS symptoms". Then you can see if you have any or all of them.

3) Then, go to see your doctor, better prepared to partner with him/her in getting you a diagnosis not only for your "condition", but for medications and/or other suggestions for "managing" your symptoms.

Finally, please feel free to contact me by clicking onto my Yahoo name and email me or im me with additional questions along your process of discovery.

Best wishes.

If so is it a different kind of tired than if you were pregnant? I feel very weak & tired. Sometimes I am tired but can not go to sleep. also my nipples were hurting up until today. that feeling we get when we suck our stomachs in as much as we can I feel that too. and a little bit of cramping. what do you think? Period isn't due until Sept 4th. has any one else experienced this? Thanks

Sounds exactly like my early symptoms. I was exhausted all the time, I slept like crap, my nipples and breasts hurt to badly that I couldn't even stand to have the water run over them in the shower. I took a pregnancy test a week before my period was due, because of those symptoms and it was positive.

My husband and I had been trying for three years, so it was pretty exciting to find out we were having our first baby, then four months later found out we were having twins!

Oh yes ma'am… With my daughter and this pregnancy…

Both in the first trimester.. along with sore nipples and breast. Everyone has different symptoms though.

I would take a test around the 4th if you haven't started. best of luck!

with my first pregnancy yes it started in the first trimester along with the sore breasts. with this pregnancy no the fatigue didn't start until i was 18 weeks pregnant

I didn't really feel tired until I was 6 weeks, which is also when my morning sickness started. I first got the inkling that I could be pregnant when I started getting heartburn and had sore breasts.