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spunky

Any MSers with No physical Disability?

Hi I was diagnosed just over a year ago (at 40) after optic neuritis. I have had no other relapses and my MRI has been status quo since last year. Can this "status quo" last? I am currently very active but know that this can change at any time. Do many MSers not have any physical disabilities in the long run or should this be my expectation? I am trying to set realistic expectations.
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@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

@spunky , MS is unpredictable and is capable of attacking our myelin sheaths at any location on our Central Nervous System (CNS). It is the location of this damage which could be disabling. There are no hard and fast rules to this. MRIs, whilst a useful tool, are not capable of showing the full detail of any progression of our MS. Please don't think I'm being pessimistic, but MS is unpredictable. You should live for the day, rather than worry about the future.

@ahelps
@ahelps
 

I agree with @stumbler, I was disagnosed at 21 whilst at uni so wasn't very active apart from walking. Looking back now (14 years later) where I have trouble walking and standing I wish I'd thrown myself at exercise more and been active whilst I had the chance. Maybe it would have helped things a little now. I've never had optic neuritis and you may never have walking issues so don't dwell on it. Live life and be positive.