Not sure I've ever introduced myself here, but I thought my annual "anniversary" post would spread the most hope here.
This week, I just hit 8 years without an exacerbation.
Yes, most of it is just the luck of the draw with having very mild MS (for which I am thankful every day). But I also watch my diet - I've been vegetarian for 20 years, not related to the MS - and I exercise regularly (figure skating 2-4 times a week - nothing fancy, folks! Just using those muscles, even if it's two-footed skating for the whole session.). And I've been on DMDs since diagnosis 7 years ago.
But the first exacerbation (suspected MS, but not diagnosed) was in 1996. And my current neuro suspects I've had MS for about 25 years.
Just wanted to post a more hopeful story, even though I can't claim credit for it.
Stay well, stay positive.
This week, I just hit 8 years without an exacerbation.
Yes, most of it is just the luck of the draw with having very mild MS (for which I am thankful every day). But I also watch my diet - I've been vegetarian for 20 years, not related to the MS - and I exercise regularly (figure skating 2-4 times a week - nothing fancy, folks! Just using those muscles, even if it's two-footed skating for the whole session.). And I've been on DMDs since diagnosis 7 years ago.
But the first exacerbation (suspected MS, but not diagnosed) was in 1996. And my current neuro suspects I've had MS for about 25 years.
Just wanted to post a more hopeful story, even though I can't claim credit for it.
Stay well, stay positive.
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