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All my life, I have heard people say something was as “stiff as a board,” but it wasn’t until Lynn started struggling with MS that the phrase took on a literal meaning to me. I had also heard of spasticity, but I had no idea just what that could mean. Early on, Lynn started struggling […]
Ever make plans for the future that didn’t quite turn out as you had hoped? Yeah, who hasn’t. That’s how MS affects my life. We make plans and then he has a new struggle to deal with and the plans we had, take a back seat. This is a second marriage for Lynn and me.
Wondering Where This Road Will Go Read More »
I knew very little about MS when Lynn was diagnosed. I knew that it was a nerve condition and that it was often first diagnosed due to vision impairment. I also knew that it affected a person’s ability to walk. However, I knew very little detail about it–like there were four types. So, my first
Starting Down the MS Road Read More »
My spouse was diagnosed with MS in the fall of 2006. Since that time, the journey we have taken has been a whirlwind of change and adjustment. Realistically, I believe he had MS for many years before he was diagnosed. The signs were there–dragging foot, progressing to leg weakness, and then difficulty standing straight when he was tired.
