Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Blog #11
I interviewed a pt of mine who has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for 15 years. She was first diagnosed with MS at the age of 25. She currently in a wheelchair due to her increased weakness in her lower extremities. This disability doesn't stop her from doing some of her favorite hobbies. She loves going to the movies, reading, watching her children play sports, and loves shopping. She has not had a relapse of her symptoms for a year. When she does experience a relapse the most common symptoms experienced is tingling and numbness in her lower extremities and increased fatigue. She is thankful that she hasn't experienced some of the common symptoms such as loss of vision, incontinence and paralysis. She currently receives home health physical therapy for increasing muscle tone and improving her strength especially in her lower extremities. She is so thankful for having a supportive family and wonderful friends that keep her positive and keep her spirits up. She is a pleasant woman and has a huge heart. It was a great opportunity for me to be able to interview her.
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Your friend sounds like she is real brave. I know I couldn't live with MS. Let alone be active with it. I would be glad to just be living I guess.
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ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your friend is a strong willed person and despite having to be in a wheelchair, it sounds as though she has good self-esteem. I honestly don't think I would be that strong. It is good she does physical therapy to help keep strength up. Having good family support, like she does, probably helps her cope with her illness.
Amy Morrow
It does amaze me the strength that people have when they are facing a terrible disease. She is so young and she is already experiencing severe sypmtoms. I do admire a person that can live life to the fullest in situations like that! God bless her and her family!
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