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Getting Through a Multiple Sclerosis Flare-Up

Relapses of multiple sclerosis symptoms are the thorn in my side. I despise them. They are never fun, never easy and never wanted by any of us.

If it were not for relapses, multiple sclerosis (MS) would be nothing. We all experience them. We all have to find our own ways to cope. This is how I cope through an MS flare up.

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Jobs for People With Multiple Sclerosis

This is a topic close to my heart as I was made redundant from my job a few years ago and was left isolated and frightened for my future.

I was working for a charity and couldn’t prove I’d been made redundant because of my worsening disability, but had my suspicions.

My boss had been unsupportive and unwilling to help, and even suggested one time that I reduce my hours or do a more “administrative role” because I couldn’t manage going to London on my own for a meeting.

Read the rest of ‘Jobs for People with Multiple Sclerosis’

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Self Care and Self Management - The process of creating a more sustainable and healthy life for the chronically ill.

Self Care and Self Management – The process of creating a more sustainable and healthy life for the chronically ill.

I get up every day and before I even open my curtains there is always one reoccurring thought. I wonder what will my capabilities look like and how much I will be able to get done today without appearing useless. I have found this daily worry could subsequently put a damper on the day before it has even began. It is for this reason I have taken to applying principles of self care and self…

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I wonder what will my capabilities look like and how much I will be able to get done today without appearing useless. I have found this daily worry could subsequently put a damper on the day before it has even began.

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People with multiple sclerosis are five times more likely to lose sleep over restless legs syndrome (RLS) than the general population — however, the reason for this is not entirely known.

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Have you ever had a flare from an injection? Share your thoughts on NewLifeOutlook!

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Invisibly. Disabled. People. Exist.

Invisibly. Disabled. People. Exist.

Invisibly. Disabled. People. Exist.

Invisibly. Disabled. People. Exist.

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having responsibility when you’re already an anxious mess

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The best way to take the reigns and begin controlling your progression is to take the best care of your health that you can by following a strict MS diet. This means finally quitting smoking, cutting down on drinking, and cutting out those fast foods, processed foods, pop and sugary or fatty snacks.

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Do you have any advice for this MS warrior? Read her story and join the conversation on NewLifeOutlook!

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How to Remain Optimistic With MS

I agree with so much in this article but the point that resonated the most for me is the link between staying optimistic and fear. I’ve written so much about fear over the years as I feel this is what’s changed me the most since my diagnosis in 2008. I fear my symptoms, my prognosis, negotiating the outside world with MS, falling over and so much more. It’s amazing I ever get out of bed given how terrified I feel all the time but I have to force myself or I’d let the fear win. I’ve had dark days where all I’ve wanted to do was hide away and give up but MS isn’t going anywhere so I’ve got to get on with it.

I try not to focus on the fear and count my blessings so I can stay positive. A friend with cancer said to me recently, “it is what it is” and in response to feeling, “why me?” she prefers to think, “why not me?”  

Terrible, life changing events happen to people all the time but I have my general health, a happy marriage and 2 beautiful children. I have a supportive family and the same friends I’ve had since school. I work part time in a job I love and I write about my experiences and contribute to the global, MS community.

I often say to people, “I can’t walk very well, so what?” especially when I see pity on people’s faces. Life could be a whole lot worse so I chose to concentrate on the positive and enjoy my life as much as I can.

- Abi

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