I have read so many articles and posts on MS. I try to focus on what I can do to be healthy: walk a lot each day, eat well, drink a lot of water, rest, do my chair yoga, stretch, watch my mood, take my DMT injections three times a week, and on and on. I thought I can control the effects of MS as long as I do x, y, and z.
The reality is that EVEN with all these life edits, MS symptoms are around every corner. Of recent, my left leg has become numb. No explanation for that. It happened one afternoon when my husband and I were out for a walk. I thought: “What an odd feeling that my left leg is numb.” I have not noticed that before. I walked home albeit rather slowly; thankfully, I had my trekking pole, made it home, and hopped into bed to read.
Piecing together and dealing with the effects of MS takes energy and personal strength. Nobody really acknowledges this personal battle with self. No one sees this part of the disease. I am on guard for my personal health and safety, yet this invisible disease is working inside my system. What will come, we do not know. Maybe these little challenges are the steps in my preparation for other changes.
MS Fortunate 