Double vision, my first visible symptom, was the key to my diagnosis in 2001. The optic nerves in both eyes are damaged, and the effects linger still. Although having double vision is annoying, I feel lucky because it led to a speedy diagnosis so I could begin treatment to slow the disease's progression.
I also have weakness on the left side of my body. Some days, I have trouble typing. Weakness in my left leg and compromised balance cause me to rely on a cane for support when walking. But the most debilitating symptom, which also is most common among those with MS, is fatigue. "MS fatigue" is unlike normal fatigue. Much of the time, something as simple as breathing is an effort.
Click this link to read the rest of my story and the three important lessons MS has taught me:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2868512/living_with_multiple_sc...
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Dear KudzuKid
Thank you so much for your SHARE. You have a fantastically positive attitude that no doubt serves you very well while living with MS.
I love your three lessons - sometimes we just have to learn to say no and yes without all the guilt attached. As you rightly say, what use are we to anyone (including ourselves) if we so exhausted from helping others that we can barely move? There are times where we need our own needs to take over, for as long as it takes, in order for us to get back on track again.
Own those weekends, girl! To work so hard and live our lives is hard enough when we're not ill. To do it all with a condition like MS means you have earned every lazy morning you can get!
Please continue to share your stories with us here on EmpowHer and our best to you-
June 2, 2010 - 12:01pmSusan
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Hi Susan,
Thanks so much for your comment. I'm so happy I found this site! I look forward to participating and will share more about my story as time goes along.
Best,
June 2, 2010 - 1:51pmPaula