Pregnant and in limbo

[elizabethwig]

Hi everyone

I'm new here, but hoping to find some support. I'm 27 and in my ninth month of pregnancy with our first child. I had my first probable-MS attack less than a month ago, which I understand is pretty unusual during pregnancy. I had optic neuritis in my right eye, followed by some tingling sensations on my right face/hands/leg. Because of the severity of the ON + sensations, they strongly recommended IV steroids, which was a stressful decision while pregnant! My vision is getting better slowly, though I still have physical sensations daily.

I'm waiting to deliver before they get me an MRI, so it's been a very stressful time. If this is MS, I'd like to sort out some treatments as soon as possible... but with breastfeeding, a hard situation has become more complicated.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. Hopefully I can get to know some of you more in time.

If anyone has any resources for mothers or parents, I'd love for you to share them!

[Mynamegoeshere1]

I do not really have any resources for you, but would like to congratulate you and welcome you and your bundle of joy here. I pray that it is not MS, but if it is, we will all be here for you for any questions, support or anything you might need.

[JerryD]

Hi and welcome to the board. I hope that you get a dx that isn't mS. But if you need some info regarding MS and pregnancy and so on, go to overcomingmultiplesclerosis.org. I found some interesting info on that site last night.
One question, Have you been taking folic acid supplements throughout your pregnancy? Have you had your vitamin D levels checked? Read about this stuff on the web, you'll find interesting facts. Good luck

[hunterd]

WELCOME ELIZABETHWIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great to have you here, but sorry why.
I know that others have asked about pregnancy and MS issues. If you look in the archives (just enter the keyword pregnancy) you should find a few articles and get some ideas of what others did.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Good luck to you.

[elizabethwig]

thanks to everyone for the welcome.

Originally Posted by JerryD

One question, Have you been taking folic acid supplements throughout your pregnancy? Have you had your vitamin D levels checked? Read about this stuff on the web, you'll find interesting facts. Good luck

yes, i've been taking folic acid throughout my pregnancy and for several months prior.

i haven't had my vitamin D levels checked but i intend to ask my doc this week when i see her. i have been taking vitamin D supplements. before this flare it was about 1000 IU, now i'm taking closer to 3000 IU, but of course knowing where my levels are would be helpful. i live in a very cloudy/rainy area and rarely see the sun, so i would be very surprised if my levels were normal.