I was diagnosed in 1986. There were no drugs available and the MRI Scanner had not been invented!
Over the years since I have been diagnosed every few months articles appear how MS can be cured. I don’t bother reading.
I entered into the SPMS Stage, I am on various drugs to ease symptoms. I now have no power in my left leg, arm and hand and I am confined to an electric wheelchair. I have had a wheelchair ramp, wet room and special toilet fitted. I live on my own and have carers twice a day. One to help me shower and dress, a later one to help cook an evening meal.
I go to the gym twice a week, meet friends for beers and a good laugh.
Best advice to newly dx MS Sufferers. Don’t listen to people who have a friend who knows someone with MS and he/she does this.
This is just me personally but I don’t bother with MS Nursers because they were born after I was diagnosed and I know more about MS than they do. In fact when I go up to the Anne Rowling Clinic in Edinburgh (JK Rowling has donated millions into research in a number of neurological conditions, the MS Nurses run away from me!
Remember, always stay positive!
Right, nearly 5pm, time for a beer 🍺