I recently woke up with numbness on my leftside and muscle weakness. After a trip to the hospital and a couple of MRIs, I was told that they found brain damage froma head trauma that occured when I was in Iraq (army) and a 1 centimeter lesion on the right side of my brain. Those symptoms along with current ones I have developed have prompted my neurologist to tell me I probably have Multiple Sclerosis. I was wondering if anyone here has the same sickness and, if so, how has that affected your hunting experience? There are some days I can't even draw my bow because I'm so weak. I don't want to give up hunting but I feel like it's coming. Any advice, stories or pep talks would be greatly appreciated.
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I have no experience with what you're going through and no meaningful advice to give other than to just hang in there and do your best. Said a prayer to heal ya and give you strenght with this ordeal. Thanks for serving and God bless. -
Prayers sent for you.Comment
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god bless youComment
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you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! believe for your healing and see His power demonstrated in your life. my wife was shown xrays of lesions in her lungs years ago. we prayed for her and they all disappeared, freaked out the doctor but gave us unspeakable joy. prayers sent that you come to know Jesus as Healer!
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My mom has had MS for ten years that we are aware of. It took doctors about a full year to diagnose. It can be a very difficult illness to diagnose and may take multiple tests. It affects all persons afflicted very differently. First, I would recommend a second opininion and further testing. Dont jump the gun. Second, if it is MS, it typically comes and goes. For example my mom may be extremely tired, have a hard time seeing, some numbness in particular areas for a while, say maybe a couple of months, and then out of now where she will be almost normal for several months or even a full year. She lives a relatively normal life. However, it does affect people differently. She does have great doctors and specialists and we are blessed she has good health insurance (at least for now). PM me if you have any questions.Comment
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Prayers sentComment
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I'll add to the prayer list for you! Best of luck in dealing with this situation.
Prayers up!!!!
BischComment
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I'm amazed at how awesome the traditional archery community is and I'm thankful to be a part of it! Thank you everyone for your encouragement. This disease is so new to me, I have no idea what to expect from it bit I thank God I have people like y'all in my corner.Comment
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I don't have any personal experience or words of wisdom, but we will be praying for you!Comment
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thank you
thanks for your service to our country. i dont know much about ms but it sounds like your a fighter and a survivor. with God in your corner I got money says your gonna be ok. prayers sentComment
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My wife was diagnosed with it about 20 years ago. Valentines Day, 1991, to be exact. We had been married less than a year. She has had various things go wrong over the years, but nothing that has seriously debilitated her. Numbness, trembling, nervous ticks, vision problems are all common with her. The main symtom for her is numbness starting in her feet and gradually making its way higher in the body. Typically, a weeks worth of steroids (prednazone?) helps her to stem the tide. She seems to be more succeptable to it in the heat of summer or during periods of stress. I would agree about getting another opinion. Furthermore, it is different with everyone. Some get it and are soon permanently disabled while others seem to go on indefinately with symptoms that come and go. While she does not hunt, she has periods of weakness and trembling which would make it tough to shoot. However, she is tougher than boot leather and I have watched her give herself a shot in the stomach that would make me sick. There are many recent drugs that can reduce the number and severity of the flareups. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.Comment
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My mom was diagnosed with MS 15 years ago and is as strong as ever. She lives a clean, healthy life and focuses on living to the fullest. She has her down times, too; but works through with medicine and faith. This is a livable condition and you can continue to do the things you love. I think you'll be fine and keep hunting. The power of positive thinking is truly amazing.Comment
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Keep your head high, your heart open and your finger off the trigger till ready to shoot.
Faith in Christ! prayers brother and thank you for your serviceComment
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