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1. What do you wish you knew when you were diagnosed?
2. What advice has helped you that you would like to share with others?
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I wish I had known that there was the possibility of hundreds of variables with MS, from symptoms to management, to types of MS, and later on, medications. I was DX in 1980.
The best advice I ever got was to remember that I was my BEST, and sometimes, only advocate. It is up to me to ask for what I need, as often and as long as it takes.
I was interested in what you wrote about dr Aaron boster I checked out 6 videos 😂 (I was going to start with 1). His information is so interesting! I love it :). Thank you so much!
1. I wish getting a diagnosis wasn't so difficult. I understand that they don't want to hand out DMT's to people who don't really have MS, but I don't think the McDonald criteria is suitable for everyone. They need to find alternatives to add to the mix for the many who don't show visible lesions on MRI's until years down the road.
2. MS is a chronic illness. Think of it the same way you would asthma, allergies, Juvenile Diabetes, or even just having to wear glasses full time. It's not something to fight; it's something you have to learn to live with and adapt to. Fighting something you can't fix is only going to frustrate you. Fight the symptoms if it makes you feel better, but don't fight the disease itself.
I wish I knew that I would be fine. I'm a strong person and I forget that all the time. People! Write down your symptoms and questions! There is nothing worse than leaving the neuros office and remember something you wanted to ask!
I wished I knew what is “MS” Diagnosed at 68 years old. My first neurologist called me on the phone to tell me. Then told me, “Don’t be upset, you’re 68, meaning old!! Then started telling me what meds etc. I had a new neurologist by the following week! Love my New Nuero and his staff!
#2 . I did a lot of research on the computer called some local hospitals to see if I needed to be admitted, which I was immediately declined. I found this forum the month after I received my first diagnosis. Health Unlocked and MSAA have been my guiding lights. I did a lot of research on both sites I read along in the forum until I felt comfortable to talk about myself and answer questions that others had. I do feel blessed that I have so many friends on this this forum. Thank you Emily for asking two important questions.
When I was first diagnosed, I wish I'd known that with the advent of so many powerful, effective treatments for MS, I would not be facing an inevitable descent into disability. Some of the most helpful advice I've received, and would also offer, is to take life in 24-hour parcels. Anyone - in perfect or less-than-perfect health - only has finite, 24-hour chunks in which to live their daily lives, so that's helped me face obstacles with more ease. And on a rough day, remember that life is always in flux; a better tomorrow is on its way.
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