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Life Less Ordinary: A Memoir of Living with Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is a complex disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, vision problems, and difficulty with balance and coordination.

There is no cure for MS, but there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms. With proper treatment, people with MS can live full and active lives.

A Life Less Ordinary: A Memoir

by Benjamin Wittes

4.1 out of 5

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This memoir is the story of my journey with MS. I was diagnosed with MS in my early 20s, and it has been a challenging journey at times. But I have also learned a lot about myself and about life. I have learned to appreciate the good things in life and to never give up on my dreams.

Diagnosis

I was diagnosed with MS in 2005, after experiencing a series of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, numbness, and tingling. I had been having these symptoms for several months, but I didn't think anything of it. I thought I was just tired and stressed.

But when I started to lose vision in my right eye, I knew something was wrong. I went to the doctor, and after a series of tests, I was diagnosed with MS.

I was devastated. I didn't know what MS was, and I didn't know what the future held for me. I was afraid that I would lose my job, my independence, and my ability to walk.

Treatment

After I was diagnosed with MS, I started treatment immediately. I was prescribed a variety of medications to help manage my symptoms. I also started physical therapy and occupational therapy to help me improve my strength, balance, and coordination.

The treatment has helped me to manage my symptoms and to live a full and active life. I am still able to work, and I am able to do most of the things I enjoy, such as hiking, biking, and skiing.

Challenges

Living with MS has its challenges. I have to deal with fatigue, weakness, numbness, and tingling on a daily basis. I also have to be careful not to overheat or overexert myself, as this can worsen my symptoms.

But despite the challenges, I am grateful for the life I have. I have a supportive family and friends, and I have a job that I love. I am also grateful for the advances in MS treatment that have allowed me to live a full and active life.

MS is a chronic disease, but it is not a death sentence. With proper treatment, people with MS can live full and active lives. I am living proof of that.

If you have been diagnosed with MS, I encourage you to learn as much as you can about the disease and about the available treatments. There is hope. You can live a full and active life with MS.

A Life Less Ordinary: A Memoir

by Benjamin Wittes

4.1 out of 5