Hello, I’m new to this or any forum.
I was diagnosed with MS about 14 years ago. Only recently have I begun to syruggle more. Probably with the usual like balance, bladder but recently memory too.
So I am reaching out for some companionship. I 
Hello @Renate
Welcome. It’s good sharing your MS experiences on here. I get the balance, bladder and memory problems too. I’m having to take everything at a tortoise pace atm, physically and mentally, not sure what the future holds tbh.
Regards,
JP
It is good getting feedback after posting for the first time. Someone to talk to who is also a little confused.
Thank you
Hi Renate. Diagnosed approx 18 years ago. Bladder control is a real nuisance! I’ve not had any catastrophic leaks but it certainly does limit what I do or at the very least makes even simple things like going into town a ‘major’ exercise in planning: where are the toilets, will I be able to stay near to them etc? Car journeys are a bit of a worry - where are the service stations ( or the next turn off down a quiet country lane 
. Balance isn’t too bad but I do take care especially if going up or down stairs and if walking I do stay close to walls, furniture or something to hold on to. Oh the joys of MS!
Hi, I find walking poles very useful in a town and on country paths. An anchor when needed.
The joys 
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I put wider ferrules on the feet of my nordic poles, for more stability, some ask if I’m going city hiking, but having 4 legs is better than struggling on my 2 pins imo.