Have been diagnosed with MS for 20+ years. Within the last three years I have also been diagnosed with RA and fibro. I am married for 26 years with no children. I had a demanding and fun job that I could no longer do as of last January. We had to make significant life changes since I needed to leave work but we were luckier than many others in that we had been able to have a safety net to help us transition.
I had noticed I was struggling with work and life about 5 or so years ago but with lots of support from my boss and husband and using my vacation time strategically was able to work.
Social life practically stopped but kept hoping I would "bounce back" but I not only didn't bounce in the right direction I worsened. Got to the point I rarely went into the office (too hard) and I worked mostly from home. As soon as my last conf call for the day was over, I collapsed into bed so I could do it again. I knew I was not performing well but I kept expecting some rest would do it as it had in the past.
I was stunned that I was not having an MS flare and further stunned by my docs diagnoses. I was so overwhelmed even the 40 weight loss (which should have been a clue) didn't cheer me up. I found the world of multiple autoimmune diseases scary. I am no sure who or what info to pay attention to! I have since learned that multis are not unique; there are many out there.
I enjoy reading, history, puzzles(some), theater, traveling some place I have never been. I especially love my husband, friends, and dogs.
I have read but not posted this site and decided to put a toe in the water to meet you.
Mutijo
I had noticed I was struggling with work and life about 5 or so years ago but with lots of support from my boss and husband and using my vacation time strategically was able to work.
Social life practically stopped but kept hoping I would "bounce back" but I not only didn't bounce in the right direction I worsened. Got to the point I rarely went into the office (too hard) and I worked mostly from home. As soon as my last conf call for the day was over, I collapsed into bed so I could do it again. I knew I was not performing well but I kept expecting some rest would do it as it had in the past.
I was stunned that I was not having an MS flare and further stunned by my docs diagnoses. I was so overwhelmed even the 40 weight loss (which should have been a clue) didn't cheer me up. I found the world of multiple autoimmune diseases scary. I am no sure who or what info to pay attention to! I have since learned that multis are not unique; there are many out there.
I enjoy reading, history, puzzles(some), theater, traveling some place I have never been. I especially love my husband, friends, and dogs.
I have read but not posted this site and decided to put a toe in the water to meet you.
Mutijo
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