Awareness
The month of March is Multiple Sclerosis awareness month.
I will take this opportunity to share the effects of MS on the body, but also the things that it cannot take from me.
Fatigue
Cognitive changes
Hormonal effects
Frequent urination, incontinence
Difficulty walking
Optic neuritis
Numbness, pain
Constipation, diarrhea
Sexual problems
Muscle weakness, spasticity, spasms
This is only a small list, as everyone’s MS is different.
Most of these are invisible symptoms, making it difficult for anyone to believe I am actually sick.
Despite what MS throws at me, there are things that remain that it cannot take from me.
Cripple true love
Kill real friendship
Conquer my spirit
Steal courage and determination
Deplete faith
Invade my inner being
Destroy HOPE!