Multiple Sclerosis(MS) is an unpredictable neurological disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. MS impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system(CNS) and controls everything I try to do. Sometimes this means that I have an irregular gait, a throbbing headache, or weak or sore muscles. In my case, something (especially stress and anxiety) has triggered the immune system to attack the CNS. The myelin which adds a protective layer insulating wire-like nerve fibers disrupts signals to and from the brain. Once communication signals are disrupted, unpredictable symptoms such as numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness and/or paralysis can come into play. So far, these symptoms have been temporary for me.
So, when you see someone using a disabled placard but seems otherwise normal or an individual having issues in a grocery line getting to her wallet, consider this: that person may have an invisible disability. People with MS often have tingling hands and numb fingers. Space and patience is helpful.
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