How To Deal With The Permanent Or Lasting Effects Of Multiple Sclerosis

How does a person deal with the permanent or lasting effects of multiple sclerosis?

The first thing that you tell them is that they are the same person they were when they came in before their diagnosis. They are not a different person. Having a diagnosis of MS, having to inject yourself are life- changing experiences. They need to realize that that should not interfere with their goals. They may need support. They may need to get through the rough spots in terms of emotional things but they can do it. They need to exercise. They have to be optimistic. They cannot be depressed and they have to recognize when they are depressed because they won't do as well. They have to be compliant with their medicines. When they have anything that goes wrong they have to contact their doctor because you can get other things. 90% of the time I get contacted by a patient it is not related to their MS. So they think that every little thing that happens is their MS and that produces even more anxiety. So if you can tell them no you must have eaten something last night because that's not your MS. You have to confirm the fact that they are going to be around. The life expectancy is normal and with recurrent treatments and what's coming along they should never be disabled. And they have to think of themselves that they will be the kind of patient if they do everything they will not become disabled. They will have a normal life.