Would like to know more about AR and MS

[DianeD]

This is not political. It has nothing to do with if Mitt is Prez or not.

Since Ann Romney has MS and looks so good and appears to have energy to campaign, I wish she would share her secret.

I wonder if the dressage she speaks of stemmed from a love of horses or just how that developed? I am not a fan of horses, just wondering how that particular interest helped her.

Is it just getting involved in something that gives you pleasure, excercise or just what?

For me, the energy situation (very low) keeps me from doing a lot of things.

I'd also like to know if she uses a DMD? I am on Copaxone, (2 yrs +) and I'm beginning to experience problems with skin hardening at injection sites. Wonder what she does?

I'm interested as she seems to have come a long way since her dx. I think it would be nice if she'd have an MS World seminar or find someway to give more in depth replies to questions from the media.

I realize she want's to preserve some privacy. Wish though there was a way to get a few answers.

I know one person's MS is not the same as anothers, but I'm speaking in a broader context, just to know it is possible to make a workable plan.

Diane

[Jules A]

Personally I think a lot of it is just the luck of the draw when it comes to MS prognosis.

In her case she also happens to be very beautiful and have a fair amount of money which never hurts although it sure didn't seem to help Annette Funicello or Richard Pryor.

[JerryD]

Diane,
I think there is a lot to be said for 'wanting for nothing'. Mr. R's income tax form stated that he banked $20 million, last year . Not bad. And did it occur to you that they share 5 luxurious homes in various places , here and abroad ? The Mrs.R has more comfort than you can dream of.
Maybe her horsing around is helping her symptoms.
Maybe she eats well. Maybe she prays deeply. Maybe she avoids stressful situations. We don't know and she isn't saying much. I wish her well ( but that doesn't mean in the executive mansion ). I wish you well. Good luck.

[MarkLavelle]

I think her "secret" is just good luck.

Sure, she may have access to more expensive/unusual treatment options, but no one can say whether they have actually helped her more than doing nothing at all.

Another important point is that AR does not appear in public when she is too fatigued or experiencing visible sx. So we can only guess how often or how badly she is actually suffering...

[DianeD]

Not into class envy...

Diane,
I think there is a lot to be said for 'wanting for nothing'. Mr. R's income tax form stated that he banked $20 million, last year . Not bad. And did it occur to you that they share 5 luxurious homes in various places , here and abroad ? The Mrs.R has more comfort than you can dream of.
Maybe her horsing around is helping her symptoms.
Maybe she eats well. Maybe she prays deeply. Maybe she avoids stressful situations. We don't know and she isn't saying much. I wish her well ( but that doesn't mean in the executive mansion ). I wish you well. Good luck.

I don't worry about what she has....money can't buy happiness and frankly there is nothing wrong with working hard and enjoying success.

She has had breast cancer AND ms. No walk in the park. Rich or poor....we can all suffer from illness and maybe if you are rich it's a bit easier, but AR doesn't strike me as a slacker.

[DianeD]

True enough...

Personally I think a lot of it is just the luck of the draw when it comes to MS prognosis.

In her case she also happens to be very beautiful and have a fair amount of money which never hurts although it sure didn't seem to help Annette Funicello or Richard Pryor.

While I'm sure money can help with lifestyle, it can't make MS go away.

My post just was to say I'd like to hear more about her plan.

[hunterd]

see my announcement for reasons why i closed this