Until you know someone that has Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS, you really don’t ever think about it or what it does to people, families and communities. But once you either have a family member or friend who has MS then it becomes all too clear to you that you must get involved and do something about it and the first thing is to make sure that if you have any type of symptoms you need to get diagnosed as quickly as possible for the best results. Some of those symptoms can be visual, motor skills and involuntary muscle movement, numbness or loss of sensation, loss of coordination or bowl control, memory, fatigue or respiratory problems. Having any of these does not mean you have MS but you should see a qualified neurologist to see why these things are happening.
Going to the Neurology Institute of San Antonio (NISA) and seeing Dr. Suzanne Gazda was the best thing that happened to a friend of mine who lives in a remote part of Texas. What she found was care that was second to none and an entire staff of wonderful people who assured her that she can have a long and successful life with MS. It was a relief that having this disease was not a death sentence and there were many things she could do to make her situation better. A much needed boost for someone who is learning to live with Multiple Sclerosis.
