@Kevin1786 

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Kevin1786

new diagnosis

I wouldn't mind some advice from you all. My wife has just been diagnosed with MS and although she has yet to be given a treatment plan/medication, I/we have found that the diagnosis has raised more questions than it answers. I would love to know what I can do to make my wife's life easier and maybe some of you out there have some do's and don'ts based on past experiences. My natural reaction is to ensure she has to do as little as possible to ease the stress but another part of me is afraid that this type of approach may make her feel worse in one way or another. I've also got loads of other questions in my head which may or may not be answered on here What if she can't go back to work (she's currently off long term)? What disability help could she benefit from? Are there local groups to talk to? What can we expect from the treatment plan? How will/should the NHS deal with her diagnosis? to list but a few. Look forward to hearing from you all.
@Stumbler

Hi @kevin1786 and welcome. It's good of you to join us on behalf of your wife. She's lucky to have you. You are now having to walk a bit of a tightrope and find the balance between acknowledging the diagnosis, without going overboard and smothering here. She's still the same person she was pre-diagnosis, so work forward from that. Just keep hugging her and talk about MS when she wants to. There's some good introductory reading under the "Newly Diagnosed" link on this webpage:- https://support.mstrust.org.uk/shop These publications are available in hard copy, free of charge. At diagnosis, your wife should have been given an introduction to your area MS Nurse, a specialist Nurse, who only looks after MS patients. They should be your first port of call for anything MS-related. See if you can arrange for them to see both of you. They can explain the available treatment plans. "What if" questions won't be useful to you. Concentrate on the here and now. Your wife is grieving for the old life she had and it will take her some time to accept her new life. Citizens Advice is the best place for Benefits advice. Local groups could be located using this website :- https://www.mstrust.org.uk/about-ms/ms-services-near-me The NHS, as stretched as they are, will be there for you. Just keep an eye on commitments and chase them up, when necessary. You should also do your own research on the available treatments, so you can be an active participant in any related discussions. Any other questions, just ask. although your MS Nurse may have some local knowledge too.

@karlsohare

@kevin1786 Hi I’m karly iv been diagnosed one year and not on any treatment at all I take vitamins like vitamin d and only prescribed steroids on a relapse. It’s quite to me aswell I was advised to exercise little and often and change my diet to a swank diet or Mediterranean diet.. I know it’s not a lot but hope it helps