On 31 January 2011, exactly 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28 years. I’ve had my ups and downs during these 3 years, but I am now stronger and better able to cope with the disease. So far, I’ve had 3 relapses in these 3 years, which have affected the strength and mobility in my legs and hands. Every relapse was different from the first, and every time it used to feel as if it was the worst relapse I’ve ever had. I’ve also come to know the major factors which trigger these relapses, most important of all being heat exposure. The second important factor for me is physical exertion and the third is stress.
What I’ve understood about MS during these three years is that it is not a disease which WILL make you end up in a wheelchair. I do take help from walking aids like a cane or walker every once in a while when the need be. If you understand the disease from the start and make an effort to change your lifestyle, you will be better able to cope with it. Most important of all, multiple sclerosis is not life threatening and a vast majority of people live a normal life-span with it. The good thing is you can still continue to go about your life, achieve your goals in life and be strong. At times you will need help from your friends and family to give you courage and make you strong, but you will make it through. My family had always been with me, helping me through some of the worst days of my life and I thank Allah for giving me such a loving and caring family.
INSPIRATION – Did you know?
Pakistani model and actress Iman Ali, daughter of famous TV actress Abid Ali, is suffering from multiple sclerosis? In 2009, she told in an interview that she is suffering from MS. She also travelled to India for treatment. Since then, she has been fighting with multiple sclerosis that has toughened her up. She is always found speaking openly about her disease, knowing the fact that this can jeopardize her career.
How am I doing?
Multiple Sclerosis is a serious neurological disorder which affects the central nervous system of the body. Common MS symptoms include fatigue, numbness and tingling, balance and coordination problems, muscular spasticity and stiffness, vision problems, bladder dysfunction and more. I’ve experienced all these symptoms, of course not all at the same time, but I’ve definitely had them at one point or the other.
I’ve followed a number of tips to get rid of my MS symptoms, like making changes in my diet, following an exercise plan, avoiding heat exposure and so on. Your condition may worsen when you are exposed to factors which affect your MS, but on a normal day, you can rate yourself on the Kurtzke EDSS Scale which is used in MS studies to determine the patient’s disability rating. During periods of remission, I would score 0.0 on the EDSS Scale and would pass any neurological exam without a problem, but during times of exacerbation, I may rate myself as high as 4.0. I consider myself to be the “good one” among MS patients. I hope and pray to God to give me the strength and courage to make it through the years ahead.
I just wanted to wish you the best of luck. My God help you in every step of the way.
Thank you Omer!
Wish you best of luck. I am treating an MS patient since last two years(i am a physio) and know that how difficult it is for an MS patient to manage herself. But on the other hand, i found MS patients way ahead in fighting their disease and never giving up attitude. If ALLAH gives something less in any aspect, he put other qualities in that person with His Rehmah. Alhamdulillah!
Keep it up dear and stay blessed…..
Thank you Hamid for visiting my blog. I really do think and feel that MS has toughened me up. There are times when I am down, but most of the time, I make every effort to “fix myself” and live a completely normal life.
Hi iman I am fawwad F siddiquee I am also suffering from the same disease ypu are gping through MS I have been diagnosed 1 year ago .optic neuritus was my first symtom .I am from karachi but based in melbourne Australia for last 9 years
My kneess pain balancing issues headaches often happens . I am geeting the treatment from one of a best hospital in melbourne.
Hey Fawqad. Can you please tell me what treatment are you getting for MS and from where? My best friend just got diagnosed of MS. there is no treatment in Pakistan. NO doctor is taking her case
aoa ayesha.. kindly tell your friend to consult dr. mazhar badshah who is the professor of neuro dept PIMS hosp Islamabad.. he will definately help her out as it is my personal experience with him. do consider. regards
Dear Amina
I saw ur interview with HSY and came to know about your condition. Mashallah I was so impressed with Ur perspective on life and coping with MS. I had no awareness about this disease and read online about it. May Allah give u strength and contentment.
Eman was getting treatment from homyopathy. What abt that now
aoa. have u fully recovered from ms? as i have been suffering from ms from the last 9 years in my right side(arm leg and eye). which med u used to get rid of it can u plz help me. i was told by someone that u used epomeg? is it true plz let me know. thanks
aoa. have u fully recovered from ms? as i have been suffering from ms from the last 9 years in my right side(arm leg and eye). which med u used to get rid of it can u plz help me. i was told by someone that u used epomeg? is it true plz let me know. thanks
Dear Imaan,
Our best wishes are for you… I hope you recover from this desease.
But I am little confused about the dates….
You mentioned in 2011, you were diagnosed with MS.
Below 2007 September news says, you were in India for MS treatment.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070914/nation.htm
I am also suffering with same problem and looking for way out be that Lemrada or stem cell.
Are you taking Interferons or Techfidera?
”The Tribune’, this is Afroz Syed here, owner and President of the Society. I think you are mixing our super model Iman Ali here with me. She was diagnosed several years before my diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2011. When was your MS diagnosed?
Waqas, what is epomeg and who told you I have used it? You should know that MS has no known cause and no known cure. Patients can take medicines to keep the progression under control. Patients can also learn to manage their symptoms so they can live a normal and active life.
Dear iman and all those suffering from MS and other illness.please look up low dose naltrexone treatment for your condition specially MS.it’s being researched and a lot of ms patients have benefited from it.just Google low dose naltrexone for ms
Also please remember me in your prayers
Hi Eman
A cousin of mine has recently been diagnosed of MS.😩.need to know wat treatment are you taking.. I have researched about Low Dose Naltrexone ..it has been found very promising for the treatment .. Do you have any idea about it.plz let me know personally if possible..
I wish you a very long and healthy life. You are a strong being , source of hope and inspirational to many people all around the world.
I was also diagnosed ms 11 years b4
I havegot three kidz Alhumdullilah
But now feeling too much trouble while walking doing my task at home.
I m in a state of deression
Plx domrbody help me
may Allah give u health dear
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