Coping

[mackydarling8]

Hi!
My name is Max. I was diagnosed 37 years ago following the birth of our daughter. Went into remission and was able to rear my daughter as a single parent and work as a primary schoolteacher for 32 of those years. Unfortunately, I had a relapse following retirement in 2010. Wheelchair bound for now. Have wonderful family and friend support!

[CaroleL]

Hello and Welcome Maxine!

I'm glad you've found us, but sorry about the reason.

Im happy you have a good family support system. I am mostly bed bound but I do get in my wheelchair a few times a day.

Being wheelchair bound is not fun but may not be permanent so don't lose hope.

Are you being followed by a neurologist?

Don't be shy about posting, people here are kind and caring, and knowledgeable! We're all in this together!

[Seasha]

Hi Max and welcome to your new "MS family" . It's wonderful hearing that you were able to raise your daughter and work all those years despite MS. I hope you can fully enjoy your retirement years - I know I have.

Please come back often, explore the boards, ask questions and share more of your story and concerns. In addition to the message board, we also have a chat room. Here is a link with schedules - http://msworld.org/chatroom_info

Take care!

[poohb3ar]

hi!

so sorry that you're stuck in wc
no fun! but thank God someone invented them.
glad the MonSter stayed away for so long. don't give up now though.
as a preschool teacher i was stuck in a wc for 2 yrs. when i had to 'give it up' and no longer working the stressful 40 plus hrs a wk. i started getting better. am now able to walk w/ just a cane and don't even use it indoors if i can reach furniture or wall (more balance & numbness than anything)

keep a good attitude and take care of yourself.
i had to re-evaluate and find new ways to be happy & useful.
it's an adjustment, but hang on!

God bless ya!

[mackydarling8]

Coping

Hello and Welcome Maxine!

I'm glad you've found us, but sorry about the reason.

Im happy you have a good family support system. I am mostly bed bound but I do get in my wheelchair a few times a day.

Being wheelchair bound is not fun but may not be permanent so don't lose hope.

Are you being followed by a neurologist?

Don't be shy about posting, people here are kind and caring, and knowledgeable! We're all in this together!

Yes, I am . He's at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago. Thanks! It's great to message with others who understand!