not so tough anymore

By m2 Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Tues. Nov. 24, 2009

I was diagnosed July 2009. What a day. The neurologist said you have MS. MS? MS. Okay. Wow I didn't know what to say. It wasn't a complete surprise. I knew it was a possibility but I was still shocked . I think I sort of went into protection mode. I immediately asked about the treatments and what I might expect. None of it was too good but I was gonna be tough and this wasn't going to stop me. I was tough and took charge and started treatment. I haven't had a flare up but the damage done is always present and the reality that this is not ever going to go away and that tomorrow might not be such a good day has sunk in and I don't feel so tough anymore.

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momdukes

11/24/09 9:21am

Hi M2 this is momdukes, you know it is what it is. I was DX at the ripe age of 44. My girls were just beginning to be on their own, my money was begining to be my own, I was really starting to be extra cute and them BAM! out of no where here comes MS! I had never really heard of this diease, I am ashamed to say but now my life has taken a different turn. A whole new world. But I always am open to new and differnt things, and MS is different. It has made me a stronger person, I pulled from resources within myself that I did not know that I had. I have had to suck it up many times, get over myself, pray a lot more and realize that I really do love ME!, I really am as cute as I thought I was, it is a poor frog that does not praise his own pond! Even though I have this mess and some days are better than others, it is that way with evryone, not just me. So I am going to be all right. I may cry sometimes, feel sad sometimes, but that is called life, at least I admit it! OK I am finished. M2 have a wonderful Thanksgivig, eat all you want, sleep it off, enjoy life, if you hurt, because of MS, we get to use the good drugs. sherry/smomdukes

11/24/09 12:10pm

It is was it is. Yep I get that. Thanks for the support momdukes and God Bless

djax59

11/24/09 9:37pm

m-2,you are tougher than you think you are. you may have to find different ways of doing things but you will get done what needs to be done. if not today it'll still be there tomorrow. just like the ms will still be there tomorrow too. you'll learn to adapt-educate youself--don't let "them" scare you. find your own personal limits--that thin line between pushing yourself hard enough so you can keep going and doing too much so that it exhausts you. like a child you'll learn to weigh the odds--are the things you do worth the consequences. i've found this site to be a great source of inspiration and support. take care of yourself stay healthy--djax59

Vicki, Health Guide

12/ 1/09 4:32pm

djax59 said it well. If you don't feel tough enough today, that's all right. You can try again tomorrow. On day you will realize you are tough enough, maybe tougher than you ever thought.

This MS monster is always with us, but it can be managed. Even if you cannot walk, or you hurt, or you are tired, you still have your spirit. And from what I can tell, it is a good spirit.

12/ 1/09 7:01pm

Vicki - Who would have thought that this disease you have been living with would help a stranger? I am sorry that you have to deal with this too but am greatful, so greatful, that you are willing to share your experience with me and others. It sure helps and I am going to take all your leads and pass on the support because it looks like I'm in it for the long haul too.

Sherry O

12/13/09 2:20am

M2,

As many of us find the longer we live with MS; we are stronger than we think, this doesn't mean we have to be strong everyday but, most days we do what we need to and, just enough is enough and, that is okay. The longer you live with MS and the fact each day can bring new challenges, out of necessity we accept that we have to make changes to how and, how much we can do each day. The physical challenges were easier for me to accept but, I'm still struggling with cognitive issues. There's no law that says when and how acceptance of this multi-faceted disease has to happen. I find a sense of humour often helps, the support of this community is paramount in helping us to persevere, just knowing I have the support and understanding of so many wonderful people is so helpful on many levels. Prayer helps too.

Keep plugging away each day as you are able and remember it is enough.

Warm regards.

SherryO

mike

2/12/10 6:13pm

Hello M2. This is Mike. Just finished reading coments sent to you by very special people. The've been there done that and now they are THERE AND DOING IT.... plus they are helping people like us with our MS. It may not register yet, but we can help them also. The info sent to you is like a road map. Your journey began at dx. Your mind and body are the vehicle. Check your map as you recieve info. because information is knowledge. The map has and will have many more roads,some will help you some will not. It's whatever works for you. This may or not help you, the next time you go out and don't feel tough enough, carry a gun with you. If we meet and

I'm not carrying, guess what? You are the BOSS!!!!! GOD BLESS you, and yor in my prayers......Mike......

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