Posted on Apr 26, 2015
How many veterans have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis?
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I left the Army in April 2010. In March 2013 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I had been displaying symptoms since December of 2009. I was wondering if there are any other Vets out there who seraved in recent years who have been diagnosed with MS? One of my best friends in the Army was also diagnosed with MS. We served in the same unit and deployed to the same places in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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An Air Force brother was diagnosed w/ MS right before he was scheduled for separation. They stopped his separation, extended his enlistment and then medically retired him.
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Hi, Staff Sergeant Casiano.
I was diagnosed just after 9/11, but I had symptoms in 1999. They would come and go, and I thought I was cured, so they didn’t come and stay until 2001. The AF retired me in April of 02. The VA paid for me to go back to school, and I finished my Bachelors’ degree in 2006, and my Masters’ in 2010. I’m an analyst with ATF now.
The best and most immediate thing you can do is get started on one of the disease modifying agents that will inhibit the progression of the disease. I’ve included a link for twelve of them. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Medications
Sorry about your diagnosis. Hang in there.
I was diagnosed just after 9/11, but I had symptoms in 1999. They would come and go, and I thought I was cured, so they didn’t come and stay until 2001. The AF retired me in April of 02. The VA paid for me to go back to school, and I finished my Bachelors’ degree in 2006, and my Masters’ in 2010. I’m an analyst with ATF now.
The best and most immediate thing you can do is get started on one of the disease modifying agents that will inhibit the progression of the disease. I’ve included a link for twelve of them. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Medications
Sorry about your diagnosis. Hang in there.
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TSgt Joshua Copeland
My wife likes the Plegridy it's only taken once every two weeks rather then every day like Copaxone or every week like Avonex.
My wife likes the Plegridy it's only taken once every two weeks rather then every day like Copaxone or every week like Avonex.
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I do not, but my mother in law does. She has had it for 20 years and for the most part it can be managed fairly well with drug therapy. Finding the right cocktail that works for you may take some time so don't get discouraged! Ohio actually has a wonderful MS Society (MIL lives over in the Cleveland/Akron area) that has some great programs!
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First of all, thank you for your service and I will add you in my prayers. I had a good friend who was deployed with me that was one of the greatest Blackhawk pilots I ever knew. Late in his career, he was diagnosed with MS and medically retired. God bless you and keep you.
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SFC Mark Merino
Where were you at in Iraq and Afghanistan? I would like to put this on my facebook page with your permission. My contacts are 95% military with multiple deployments. We might get better intel this way.
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SGT Tj Casiano, I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis, Brother. Are you receiving treatment through the VA? I ask because as a patient at the Minneapolis VAMC, I have twice completed questionaries for research the VA was conducting with the University of Minnesota Medical School to determine if there was a correlation between service in OIF/OEF and the presentation of MS symptoms. It may be something worth asking your provider about.
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SGT Tj Casiano
Feel free to post it on Facebook. I went to Kandadahar, Afghanistan from April 2004 to April 2005. On my first Iraq tour, I was in Tikrit from August 2006 to November 2007, and my second deployment to Iraq was in Mosul and on the Syrian border from November 2008 to November 2009.
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SGT Tj Casiano
Yes, I am receiving treatment through the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. I will definitely look into that study. I'm curious to find out if there is any correlation myself.
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I was diagnosed with ms in 90 Bethesda nnmc. After being rated at 100% in 93 from the VA. I just recently was dropped to 30%. Claiming I have been faking for 25 yrs. and I have all the medical proof from the Navy , NIH, Walter Reed, DC VA. And I move to SC and they decrease my benefits to $ 500 a month. I haven't been able to work since 93
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SSgt Charles Edwards
I can't believe that happened to you. I lost my mother in 2011 after fight with MS, but she apparently had experienced the first symptoms of it in the early 90s only for it to be remission for over a decade. You couldn't tell anything was wrong, but when it came back, her speech, motor skills and overall ability to function was greatly impacted. It seems to me the VA needs to do more thorough research regarding your condition. I wish you the best and hope you live life to its fullest.
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If possible it might help seeing someone who specializes in the treatment of MS. Not sure I would trust the VA with the best advice or treatment.
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SGT Tj Casiano
Well here's the thing, a majority of the medical staff at the Ann Arbor VA are there on loan from U of M Medical CeCenter, and although I am a diehard Buckeyes fan, I know that Michigan's Medical program has an excellent national reputation. My neurologist practices primarily at UM Medical Center. I put a lot of weight on that!
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After my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis 2 years ago, i stopped all the Multiple sclerosis medicines prescribed due to severe side effects, and decided to go on natural herbal approach. My primary care provider introduced me to Rich Herbs Foundation and i immediately started on their Multiple Sclerosis herbal formula treatment, this herbal treatment has made a tremendous difference for me. My symptoms including shaking, muscle weakness, fatigue, mood swings, numbness, double vision and urinary retention all disappeared after the 4 months treatment! Their website is ww w. richherbsfoundation. com. Its just amazing!
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I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 95 but had my first symptoms in 87. I tried Betaseron for about 6 years or so. In 2012 I went to a care facility, life was too difficult at home for my husband and family. I have tried several types of medications. I thought you just have to let it run its course; both my legs were spasming mostly at night which makes sleeping difficult.My multiple sclerosis got significantly worse and unbearable because of my cognitive thinking.. I lost touch with reality. Last year I started on the Multiple Sclerosis natural herbal formula we ordered from GREEN HOUSE HERBAL CLINIC, We spoke to few people who used the treatment here in Canada and they all gave a positive response, my symptoms totally declined over a 7 weeks use of the Green House multiple Sclerosis disease natural herbal formula. I am now almost 73 and doing very well, the disease is totally reversed! (Visit their website www . Greenhouseherbalclinic . com) I am thankful to nature, herbs are truly gift from God. I will keep sharing more awareness, Share with friends!!
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