Multiple Sclerosis

[Lionator]

Does anybody have any experience with this? What were your initial symptoms and how does it affect your life on a day to day basis? 

[MPH]

I can’t  say I have this but I sincerely hope you don’t, @Lionator 

[The Syrup]

My stepdad has had MS for over 20 years. Not sure what his initial symptoms were but I think he had to have a brain scan to confirm things. This was back in 2001 so can't really remember. He kept on working for quite a few years after the diagnosis but had to give up maybe 7 or 8 years ago as mobility got more difficult. He can barely walk a few metres now so its a wheelchair job to get him about, he also has only partial hearing on one side due to MS. Think there are different severities of MS and has a grading system, he's at the worst stage now unfortunately.

 

NHS have dedicated MS nurses and there is a MS therapy centre close to the KP (Freemans Common) so there is support if you're based in Leicestershire and MS is diagnosed.

[Lionator]

48 minutes ago, MPH said:

I can’t  say I have this but I sincerely hope you don’t, @Lionator 

Not me, a family member. Just going through the testing process now.

[Raj]

Theres the MS society near Freeman's common I thin for support.

[Finnegan]

My mother had an MS diagnosis shortly after I was born. My family have "lived with it" for most of my life.

 

Echoing sentiments elsewhere, I really hope this isn't your diagnosis. That said, medical science has advanced a lot since I was born and the prognosis is a lot different now.

 

If you or anyone else wants to discuss, it may be more appropriate via DM. Feel free to message me on here if you want to talk.

[Jon the Hat]

My Father in Law has it - there are as I understand very different types.  He had a couple of bad periods in his 30s but has been mostly living normally since then, and now 70+.

[pSinatra]

My partner has it.  I'm not sure I can say anything about her condition that would do anything but worry you.

 

My partner has progressive MS & it has developed rapidly.  I can't remember exactly when it was diagnosed, but I'd say about 6 years ago.  I had to give up work about 18 months ago to become her full time carer. 

 

As others have said there are many different kinds of MS & severity can differ wildly.  There would be no use worrying too much at this stage.