MS Sufferers, how did you and people close to you react when you got diagnosed with having it?
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During my first attack (undiagnosed at the time,) they were just very concerned.
By the 2nd, (still not diagnosed,) they were a little more concerned.
As I am lucky enough to be at 85-90% full function, it's only when it comes up, or if something happens that they remember!
Having said that, they are very much the well if you're still breathing, get on with it kind of family.the fact that I couldn't walk was irrelevent.
People don't know very much about it, and get confused between the different types. I often get told I cannot have MS as I can walk/talk/don't shake etc. This either results in panic, ignoring or saying something stupid.
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My Aunt had MS - I was younger but I do know one thing for sure. It is all about how you gather the information and present it to your family and friends. This will determine how they react to the situation. MS is not a death sentence by any means, there has actually been some great strides taken by researchers in the last few years and it is important to let them know the correct information in a non threating way.
They feel unhappy.
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