The progression of my disability due to Multiple Sclerosis has been difficult. Yet over time I have learned to cope and live well in spite of it.
Each loss of functionality I experienced reminded me of a loss I had once helped a patient deal with. My years as a physical therapist helping patients came back to help me. I now understand far better the importance of living well with a disability, both emotionally and functionally. Life should go on, the needs are the same. Having friends, being involved, doing the things you care about.
This blog is my attempt to share my knowledge and experience as a physical therapist, my memories of my former patients and my own successes at living well with the disability from MS.
For people with multiple sclerosis the risk of Falls is real. Loss of balance, strength, spasticity,dizziness, visual problems, sensory losses, numbness and pain can all be contributing factors. We who have Multiple Sclerosis know the feelin… more »
I mentioned in an earlier post that the last time I met with my neurologist I discussed with him my concern about my memory. I felt it was getting worse and I found myself feeling overwhelmed an increasing amount of time when I was trying to bring… more »
I recently sent off my message to Gov. Patterson via the MS Take Action e-mail. I mentioned the issue to a neighbor who asked me to send her the info as she wanted to do the same. Then I thought maybe some of my readers should know about this to… more »
Two weeks ago I started using a new MS drug AMPYRA. For information about this drug click on the site below. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=2586 Wow, you should see me move now! This is been the most dramatic ch… more »
Ellie’s Rules for Coping Well with MS and Disability
Get Knowledge
Admit What's Happening
Set a Functional Goal
Adapt Lifestyle
Attitude is Everything
Be an Advocate
Live Life to the Fullest
Laugh Often
Then All You Need is Love