text: I was dx'd May 4, 2005 (I'll remember that date for a long time).  Mine started out with optic neuritis, but I didn't know that's what it was called (November 2002).  It lasted for about a month or two, then went away.  Then in August of '04, I developed a headache, and it lasted until January '05, at which point I became dizzy/uncoordinated.  After the dizziness went away, so did the headache.  Went for a check-up,... yadda, yadda, yadda,...I have MS. \n\nI have problems with balance/coordination, bright flashes when I move my eyes, as well as spots/squigglies when I get tired, intermittent numbness/tingling, and other things.  I've been using Copaxone, so I hope it will help.  But I'm doing pretty well, considering the diagnosis.   \n\nGood luck to you!  I hope your taking one of the ABC drugs!  If not, you need to.  I just hope you have good insurance, because they're expensive!  My Copaxone costs app. $1,500/month.  Anyway, take care!\n\nlarsonblocklin@yahoo.com