In Pursuit of Wellness…
*This website is solely informational. The described approaches and suggested therapies are intended to complement, not replace, professional medical advice and treatment. You are encouraged to seek advice from your doctor on matters related to MS.
When I was told that I had MS, I was handed an orange for my left hand and a syringe for my right, to practice. This was my introduction to self injection. I went home. A week later catalogs for wheelchairs and such showed up in the mail. It felt like “diagnose, adios”. I didn’t really know what MS was nor what to expect. As my learning curve ascended, a darkness enshrouded me. I had two young kids, a family. The thing about darkness is that points of light stand out. Marie, my case nurse, advised that I get a copy of “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” and be proactive. Marie was that point of light. I learned by word of mouth that there was a MS support group that met locally. I was able to take a break from work to attend. The first time I walked in, the feeling of community was palpable. I didn’t need to explain, everyone there knew and understood. The darkness brightened.
What I hope to offer here is what I experienced, while riding that learning curve. It reached and reaches farther than I could have imagined. I am not a MD and this is to my advantage. Having lived with MS, every moment, I can listen to my body and feel the response to what I eat, to what I supplement and to what I endure. Research gave me some background, yet pointed in various directions. None the less, my body guides the way. What I offer is my journey. A journey that continues and, I sincerely hope, is inspiration to my fellow MSers and to the caregiver and research communities. I invite you to read on and to share.
Scott Farmer