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Why I’ve been pondering life expectancy and multiple sclerosis
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Why I’ve been pondering life expectancy and multiple sclerosis
Life expectancy in people with multiple sclerosis has improved over the last 50 years, writes columnist Leigh Anne Nelson.
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When I was still in the army and deploying to various combat zones, I thought nothing of updating Wills and Powers of Attorney before each trip. It was a hazardous profession and doing that just made good, practical, sense.
With multiple sclerosis, I’ve avoided doing this because it felt like I was making end of life decisions for a nonfatal disease. I’ve recently gotten on the ball about it because it makes as much sense now as it did then. Even if MS is far less dangerous. I don’t know how I could be so practical about the first, but not the latter.
Wait, yes I do. I accepted the risks involved with being a soldier and it took years for me to accept that I had MS and was limited by it.
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I do not mean to sound flip. Here’s what I know and some of what I think. MS is not easy. I was told initially by my neurologist – the good news is MS won’t kill you. – The bad news is MS won’t kill you. Now, I’m not sure if he thought he was being funny… But, I certainly did not find his comments funny.
25+ years – initially diagnosed in 2001. PPMS. It has been a long grind. I’m still here. Not ready to or willing to give in/give up.
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