Fighting MS alone is difficult. Draw inspiration from these heroes who bravely fought their battles, and now lead a healthy life. Let’s hear their stories.
Fighting MS alone is difficult. Draw inspiration from these heroes who bravely fought their battles, and now lead a healthy life. Let’s hear their stories.
It all started with a sharp pain on my left arm. I consulted many doctors, but surprisingly none of them even mentioned once that it could be a sign of MS. MS symptoms vary from patient to patient. Now that I’ve been undergoing treatment and medication for the last 1.5 years, my advice would be to visit a doctor who is well-equipped to manage the disease. MS won’t hit you hard, but you need to take care of yourself and adhere to the medications recommended by your doctor. I was laid off from my job when my employer got to know that I have MS. My request would be to all corporates to be standing with these patients, and not against them so that no one has to go through the same situation as mine.
It’s important to share my story in the community because I want to help young women with MS. It’s natural to be a mother, and for every woman with MS, it’s natural too. I have MS and three kids. Initially, I was scared, scared of my body, scared of MS and that I must go to the hospital. Scared of the future. However, my MS was wonderful. I feel like a healthy woman- it was a second life for me.
My kids give me so much love that I don’t think about MS. For new mothers with MS, talk with your partner. Talk with your neurologist. Take care of yourself and your baby. You have an instinct, a mother instinct and that’ll help you.
Something that has worked for me all of these years was my fighting spirit. You know, that sense of hope, that tomorrow’s going to be a better day. I think of those around me, and those who depend on me being strong, because I’m not just being strong for me, I’m being strong for them as well
It’s been a very interesting journey. A lot of doors closed, but also a lot of doors open. As far as advice that I can offer people, concentrate on the positives. Surround yourself with positive people. Mindfulness is very important. Diet is very important too. Sleep health is another important one
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