My Multiple Sclerosis Journey Starting 2001

 I never thought I would be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 21. It all started with a tingling sensation in my hands and feet. I didn’t pay much attention to it, thinking it was some usual stuff. But it was just the beginning of a long and challenging journey.

I was an athletic guy who had just started university for my future degree in business administration. All doors were open for me and I had big dreams for my career and life. But then, things started to change.

I began to experience more symptoms, such as fatigue, blurred vision, muscle weakness, and balance problems. I went to see several doctors, but none of them could give me a clear answer. They ran some tests, but they were inconclusive. They prescribed me some medications, but they didn’t help much.

Finally, after months of uncertainty and frustration, I got the diagnosis: multiple sclerosis. It was a shock to me and my family. I didn’t know much about this condition, except that it was a chronic and incurable disease that affects the central nervous system.

I felt scared, angry, and depressed. I wondered why this had to happen to me. I wondered how this would affect my future. I wondered if I would ever be able to live a normal life again.

But then, I decided to not give up. I decided to fight back. I decided to learn more about MS and how to manage it. I decided to join a support group and connect with other people who have MS. I decided to focus on the positive aspects of my life and be grateful for what I have.

I realized that MS is not the end of the world. It is just a part of my life that I have to deal with. It is not who I am or what defines me. It is not a death sentence or a curse. It is a challenge that makes me stronger and wiser.

I am still on my MS journey and I don’t know what the future holds for me. But I know that I am not alone and that I have the support and love of my family and friends. I know that I have the courage and resilience to overcome any obstacle. I know that I have the hope and faith to keep moving forward.

This is my MS story and I want to share it with you. Thank you for reading.