What it was…
Multiple sclerosis is a hideous disease and encompasses a multitude of symptoms, it’s not a “one size fits all” type of problem, I can imagine that it’s not exactly the same in its effects for most of the two million sufferers. Yes obviously there are very similar problems, but they will vary to some degree.
For instance a lot of people will have Vision problems, I personally have never had them, another is Tingling and Numbness, no to this as well. But Pain and Spasms, Weakness and Extreme fatigue, Balance problems, occasional Dizziness and Bladder problems have all been major issues for me.
As Janet so eloquently described in her post, we should all occasionally look back and take stock of the changes, the difference in our life as we progress on in this life changing journey. It would be nice to one day be able to say that we’ve reached our destination. However I don’t think that’s likely to happen to most people, I personally feel it’s not a destination per se….more of a lifelong journey.
But in reality, having a constantly improving life is a damn site better than the prognosis given to us all upon diagnosis.
Mine for instance was back in 2004 when I was living in Denver, Colorado when the neurologist looked at me with a “hang dog face” and described the negative life I was going to have, which would definitely be worse if I didn’t take the medication. As I’ve previously mentioned I never took the drugs then and never have.
So, getting back to my point and taking stock…I No longer have extreme fatigue although I still get very tired on occasions, my balance is better, I no longer get dizzy spells, I do however have what I describe as a hummingbird bladder…
I’m only 25 months into this and have a lot further to go but I’m so happy with my improvements and am very optimistic for my future.
I can very happily state that what it was, is not….
What it is…