benign ms
I was diagnosed with ms in February..my neurologist describes it as benign so I almost feel like a bit of a fraud as on the outside there doesn't seem to be a problem and I am sure some people have trouble believing me.Most of my symptoms have gone since my last episode this time last year.I know we are in the minority but would appreciate anybody else who has had a benign diagnosis getting in touch.
I also have generally benign MS (lots of numbness - not too much of a problem, but only one acute spastic attack). I've had it for 14 yrs. Everyone I know knows I have it, but I often feel like a fraud. And I often get the impression that people think I use the MS as an excuse, which I don't. I just know my limitations. I don't have a 'proper' job, because I know it wipes me out and I can't have any fun outside of work. I choose to have a life not a job. Lucky me that my husband can (currently!) afford to keep me. I felt terrible listening to all the callers on the radio this morning who have a really bad time with MS, and realise how fortunate I am. I don't know about you, but not having many symptoms doesn't take away from the fact that it's ALWAYS there in your head. I'm much less stressy about it than I was for the first few years, but there's no getting away from it, it's there, and however 'normal' you look to everyone else, you know it's ever present for YOU.
Hi, I was diagnosed about 2 years ago, it started cause I had double vision. That's cleared up and now thankfully have very few symptoms. I have a real slight balance issue ( which know one would notice ) and I laugh a lot sometimes at the wrong times. Erm not sure what I'm trying to say but it is always there and its potential never leaves me. I am just so thankful that at the moment it's not a problem just a big concern. Best wishes Neil