In honor of National MS Education & Awareness Month. Here is a short personal story of my perspective about living with multiple sclerosis.
Over two decades have passed and this disease is still a
mystery. Even doctors offer little
insight, since the progression of multiple
sclerosis is uncertain, illustrating how
difficult MS is to understand.
Although there are standard symptoms, such as muscle weakness and
stiffness, each person has his or her distinct experience. Increasing confusion
for observers, many with MS appear
healthy, as do I. Thus, making it more
difficult for others to understand how fatigued the MS inflicted often
are.
Family, friends, and coworkers could help immensely if they could
understand this one very thing: MS doesn't just disappear because we appear healthy. Walking may not be an issue one day, while we
require a wheelchair the next. So, if we
state that we are too tired, please understand. MS is a disease we must adapt
to daily, albeit unwillingly.
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