Hi. I’m new to the forum, and despite having had my first symptoms 30 years ago, I’ve only just received a definitive dx of RRMS. This might sound strange, but I almost feel relieved at the diagnosis as i can now stop doubting my gut feeling and blaming my lifestyle choices for my symptoms. I’m just left with the decision of which treatment so hopefully things will be under control soon.
Im sure I will be using this forum on a regular basis and it’s good to be able to get real life opinions.
I started feeling MS symptoms about 30 years ago too; being little I had no idea what it was though.
I heard Mum’s workmate had it but I thought it was a condition affecting middle-aged women only, just like the menopause.
I did get my dx about 20 years ago but at first I tried my best to keep it hush-hush; I really wanted to finish study and at least get a start out in life.
Employment wise, with the 2005 Disability Discrimination Act, 2010 Equalities Act and Fire Safety Order, I feel more confident about my illness and that there are safeguards for people with multiple sclerosis today.
Best regards,
JP