Should I tell others about my MS ?
I've had MS since last year. It started with head lightness, dizziness and finally with double vision. I've been handling it well and have been on Ocrevus since the beginning. I love my doctor and her approaches towards controlling and managing my MS. I'm exercising every day, cycling and doing yoga. The thing that I'm struggling with is should I tell the others about my MS ? Few of my friends know about it and they admit that at first they were so sad about me being diagnosed with MS which was ok for me. But now they admit that with my way of dealing with MS their perspective and ideas about MS has changed alot since they thought I should end up disabled using a wheelchair after a while. I think that I can change the way about how everyone feel about people with MS,don't pity us and underestimate us. Maybe I should tell them so they'd understand that being diagnosed with MS doesn't necessarily mean that I'm gonna end up staying home suffering. Have you ever tried to tell anyone ? What was their reaction ?
I usually do, people who don't like it for sone reason go away pretty quickly
I’ve told family and a few close friends. My family is far away but very supportive. One friend understands, the other says I do n’t have MS, very frustrating for me. Most don’t understand the full ramifications of MS or the medicines that are now available. Medicine, rest, exercise and diet are key factors.