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@Amanda_Claire 

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Amanda_Claire

What now?

I’ve been diagnosed with MS as of a week ago and I’ve cried everyday since being diagnosed. I feel like I’ve been defeated. Did anyone else feel this way when they got diagnosed? I already use a rollator and a cane next would be a wheelchair... which my dr has said she’ll be surprised if I don’t end up with one... any advice for someone who’s newly diagnosed ?
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@Marcyg921
@Marcyg921
 

Sorry to hear this. Honestly the best advice I can really give is to just take your time with this. What’s happened is huge and it’s gonna take awhile to come to terms with everything but eventually you do get there. When I was in your shoes I was the exact same; just a roller coaster of emotions, felt defeated and I didn’t wanna be around anyone. Now 3 years later I’ve come to terms with things, just been to New York and just living life the best I can. I’ve done this by putting my stubbornness aside and getting the help I needed from family, co-workers, friends etc and to also use the wide range of support available. Also remember there’s a wide range of treatments available for MS (I went on Lemtrada) so it’s worth checking to see if you want to go on any that are available. Always remember that this forum is here to help you with this battle as much as we can. Best of luck.

@Amanda_Claire
@Amanda_Claire
 

@marcyg921 thank you for that that means a lot