Diagnosed this month
After arguing with doctors for years I finally received a RRMS diagnosis. Am actually in the middle of a flair, guess that helped! I’m sort of at a loss. Not sure what to think or feel. I’ve always prided myself in my work ethic but today I had to call HR and request short term disability paperwork. My husband thinks I’m going to have a great time being home. As comforting as he tries to be, he doesn’t get it.
@pollyanne26 , even if this diagnosis was expected, it will still be a shock to you. So, take your time as you travel on the post-diagnosis emotional rollercoaster. First things first, rest up and get this flair under control. Then you can start to relate to the wider implications of this diagnosis. Medical science is moving forward in leaps and bounds, so MS is no longer the condition it used to be. Life is still for living. Your husband will need to learn some empathy. I'm sure you can use your feminine wiles to "negotiate" a supportive way ahead. 😉
I’m not sure if the wiles needed are as gendered as @stumbler quipped 😉 but one of the challenges is trying to let people know how you are feeling about the diagnosis when you’re not sure as it’s complicated I found. My diagnosis was relatively straightforward stopped being able to walk and pee boom you have MS but still a mix of relief and grief and all the stages in between at the news. Sorry you have had to fight to get a diagnosis. I’m sure you will be able to make more sense of it with some time off work for the flare/relapse. Take care.