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The Many Symptoms of MS
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The Many Symptoms of MS |
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Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada 
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For many years I have heard those words "You have MS" is all that I heard. Yet.. I walk with no limp I speak with no slur My vision is good I see with no blur. Yet.. There is one symptom I live with each day It's the guilt that I feel for living this way. So many others' symptoms worsen each day And I have been sparred. What I feel are relief and thankfulness and HOPE for all others who suffer from MS. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Feel no guilt, feel blessed. My friend developed MS, declined, recovered and has led a so called normal life. It is a blessing indeed. Best to you --  SusanThe whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You shouldn't feel guilty but rather blessed. And it's good to SEE you! Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
cliched perhaps, but, live life to the fullest. once you take advantage of the chance you've been given, i guarantee any guilt will pass. may you live a long, happy, interesting life |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I too have MS with none of the obvious and outward symptoms. I was dx about a year ago with a second opinion dx in March. My biggest complaint is the fatigue and difficulty with fine motor skills, like typing. Please don't feel guilty. If you'd like to email me, please feel free to do so; I'd love to chat with you. Hugs, Marti If you truly love Nature, you will find |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'll keep you in my prayers as well as all the other people who have MS |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hopefully, Amanda, in your time and life, cures will be found, and you will remain "symptom free"... and I will pray for that day! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
It is even hard sometimes to live, while so many are dying. I understand your guilt, but please be happy with being symptom free and enjoy the chance you've been given. My best to you! |
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Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
thank-you everyone for your caring thoughts. i am happy that i have no symtoms and try to live life to the fullest. the guilt and sorrow that i have for thoses who do will be long lived. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
A poignant write, tequila. A disease that strikes more women than men. Be thankful you haven't the symptoms. The whole auto-immune disease thing is so mysterious and evasive to research. I wish there were more successes with this and other auto-immune conditions like Lupis. Thanks for sharing this brave write. Corinne |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Survivor guilt is very hard on the soul; it is similar to being the last one standing. I wish you well. You might want to do some reading on what are called traopical oils: coconut and palm, and their effects on the immune system. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This is a great write about something we all need to be more educated about. Thanks for sharing. |
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