Remember, no one knows what lies ahead of you.
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 🍺
Hi
thanks for sharing with us. I am glad you are getting out and meeting with friends for a good laugh. We appreciate you chiming in here with your experience; I know our community greatly appreciates it. Jill (Team Member) You’ve truly lived through so many changes in the MS world,
. But I think it’s great that you continue to stay active, get out with friends, and find reasons to laugh despite the challenges you’ve faced. Keep doing what you're doing! All the best, Latoya (Team Member) Thanks, you have got to keep going, Edinburgh, where I live has an excellent bus service with all buses having a wheelchair ramp. Mind you I try and keep out of the city centre as it is full of tourists! That is a nice name, where do you live?
I completely agree, you really do have to keep going! It’s great that Edinburgh has accessible buses. That kind of accessibility can make everyday life so much easier. I’m in Dallas, Texas, so it’s a bit different here, but I can definitely relate to avoiding the busiest parts of town when possible. -Latoya (Team Member)
Dallas were spared the Scotland Football Supporters, the Tartan Army, who drank Boston dry and marched to Fenway Park to attend a Red Sox game, the home supporters were stunned, ‘No Scotland, No Party!’
Sounds like Boston had an unforgettable experience! Hopefully, Dallas gets the chance to welcome the Tartan Army in the future. We're always ready for a good party! 🤠-Latoya (Team Member)
