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Progressive M.S

I worked 38 years in the oil industry. One night after work, I went to have a shower. At a hotel because we worked away from home. I black out in the shower. Got took in from eats to Dawson creek hospital. My work said you go home and find out why you black out. So I did 7 months later after a mri they found Ms on my brain. That was in 2020.Me at work

  1. Hi and welcome, !

    Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. I know (not from any firsthand experience) that working in the oil industry is incredibly hard work. Don't feel like you need to answer my questions, but were you able to return to work or did your diagnosis force you into early retirement or onto a new career path? Have you found a treatment plan that's working well for you and keeping your symptoms at manageable levels? I sure hope so!

    Best, Erin, Team Member.

    1. Good morning, i worked in the oil industry for 38 years. Then got diagnosed with M.S, I have been retired and take infusions 2 times a year. Dennis

      1. Wow, 38 years in the oil industry, that’s a long and dedicated career journey! I know getting the diagnosis was not easy, especially when it takes you away from your career. How have you been feeling since starting the infusions? -Latoya (Team Member)

    2. Hello, i have my ups and downs but I have excellent doctors that take care of my symptoms. Living alone has its struggles, eating healthy and keeping a positive look on life as i the M.S challenges me every day.

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