@I’m 73 years old. It has taken two years of testing and various other progressions to get diagnosed with MS. I now face more evaluation this coming week and am exhausted just to think of explaining my symptoms and frustration. Words of wisdom? on Shift.ms

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I’m 73 years old. It has taken two years of testing and various other progressions to get diagnosed with MS. I now face more evaluation this coming week and am exhausted just to think of explaining my symptoms and frustration. Words of wisdom?

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@ClaireVS

Try to remain positive - at least now you have a diagnosis. I presume the evaluation you now face is to determine what treatment is best for you. At least now there are many options which were not available to me when I was diagnosed (35 years ago) - they won't work for me as I'm too 'far gone'! Are there things you would like to do, places you would like to go to? Write a list and start ticking them off. Try & live your life to the full. I hope they are able to help you & wish you all the best

6 Jul 2026 08:28