Fatigue, mis management in my life
I am getting knee surgery on November 2nd and I have really been focusing on my knee with pre- registration classes etc. So, I am not really thinking about MS.
But when the fatigue hits, I forget that its the MS. My husband sometimes forgets that my poor brain doesn't focus like it used too and he gets aggravated and he says I say and do off the way stuff. It all go back to my friend MS. I don't think he will ever understand.
Hi,
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First off, I hope your surgery goes well and that your recovery is smooth! And kudos to you for taking part in those classes. I know sometimes they are required, but it sounds like you have been taking the classes and your surgery prep seriously and I think that's great.
I am sorry that MS fatgue does still catch you off guard and I am sorry your husband seems to forget that MS is a lifelong condition that likes to have symptoms pop up whenever it chooses. I know when "you look just fine", people often forget that you are living with a serious, life changing diagnosis with plenty of symptoms that may be invisible to them.
I bet you are familiar with the saying, "you don't get it 'til you get it" in reference to MS. I think there's some truth to that. People who don't have MS will never fully be able to comprehend what living with the diagnosis is like. But, that said, anyone who cares about someone living with MS should do their best to listen, to learn, and to support their loved one. I hope your husband is open to learning and that he will be a good support system as you recover from your knee surgery.
Gentle Hugs,
Erin, Team Member.
