If it weren't for bad luck we'd have no luck

Eternum 1 · Post by **Eternum 1** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:00 pm

Well the news I've been dreading came today. My sons MRI shows he has MS. Lesions around his left eye and orb as well as frontal lobe among other signs like migraines. He just finished his apprenticeship as a journeyman pipe fitter in the oil patch and he's only 39. He is pretending he's not scared for his families future but he is. Life sure has a way of kicking us when we aren't looking.

Topics I've started · Post by **heinzs** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:10 pm

It also loves to kick us when we are already down... sad to hear, Dennis. There are treatments now that can reduce the effects of MS, and there is the hope of stem cell replacement therapy for the demyelinated neural sheaths. It is a new clinical trial. I just saw a short video blurb yesterday or the day before, but now don't remember if it was TV or Facebook... :-( Have to google it.

Heinz

Eternum 1 · Post by **Eternum 1** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:17 pm

There's a piece on web m.d. about research being done at U.Cal in San Francisco and Cedars Sinai in L.A. Thanks for the tip, Heinz.

Topics I've started · Post by **heinzs** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:43 pm

At least there is hope...

Eternum 1 · Post by **Eternum 1** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:01 pm

Yes there is hope with MS, where a more dire diagnosis would be devastating and I'm reminded of a old saying, that friends are like stars, you may not see them under cloudy skies but they are there. Thanks for being my friend Heinz.

Post by **bags123** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:39 am

I'm so sorry to hear about your sons diagnosis Dennis. Sending my prayers and good vibrations his way.

Eternum 1 · Post by **Eternum 1** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:39 am

Appreciate your sentiments and your prayers very much Gerry.

Post by **nekot** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:39 pm

So sorry to read this ET.

My heart goes out to you and your son and all the family.

Eternum 1 · Post by **Eternum 1** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:00 am

Very much appreciate the hugs and your message of sympathy, Nekot. Will be travelling north on Thursday to spend a week with Jake and family. Thanks for the warm thoughts that fill the sails along the way.

ET

Post by **MJPease** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:07 am

Hello ET, So sorry to hear the news my friend. If I can be of any assistance I'm here for you. My wife Lucy retired from nursing after 45 years. The WNY community has a large population of MS patients, it's suppose to be do to our high rate of chemical exposure. Lucy spent a big part of her career working with MS patients. Feel free to contact her if you wish. Take Care

Eternum 1 · Post by **Eternum 1** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:31 pm

I'll be sure to take you up on that suggestion when questions arise, as no doubt they will. Thanks/merci to you and to Lucille "votre jolie femme" for the offer and the sentiment behind it.

ET

Post by **Nefertari** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 3:09 pm

So sorry to hear this news...but as was mentioned there are new developments every day and good thoughts and prayers are sent your way. The PP family are here to support you. Be strong.

Post by **LadySaturn** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:19 pm

Always here for ya, man.

Eternum 1 · Post by **Eternum 1** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:53 pm

Thank you Nef and LS. Appreciate the good vibe.

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