Hello and welcome to my website

My name is George and if you would like to know a bit more about me have a look in the About Me section.

I have suffered with relapse remitting MS now for 8 years. During that time I have experienced many different symptoms and have been trying to find ways to help myself cope with it. I have also experienced a variety of emotions as anyone with MS will understand.

This website contains my story and some of things I find interesting. I hope it will help even if it is in a small way other people with MS . The section All about my MS describes the impact MS has had on me and how I was diagnosed.
It may seem depressing in places, I'm sorry for that. Unfortunately that is the reality of it.
But there are a lot of things I have tried, including having a positive mental state that have really helped. Take a look at the Self Help page there is a 15 minute relaxation download that I've found really good. It is also worth taking a look at the MS resources page.

 

Breaking News! Read the latest information on the trials of Fingolimod (also known as FTY720). They are now in phase 3 of the trials and the results so far look very interesting.

MS Facts

 

  • In the UK on average 50 people a week are diagnosed with MS.
  • There are currently Over 85,000 people suffering with MS in the UK.


    •     There are three basic types of diagnosis

  • Benign MS - which occurs once.
  • Relapse remitting MS - which varies in degrees of symptoms.
  • Progressive - a rapid onslaught of symptoms.

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    MS is mainly a western world illness although there is evidence that it is in third world countries but just not reported.  It is thought to be caused by a faulty auto-immune response in the central nervous system. This response strips part of the myelin sheath (inuslation) around a nerve and leaves a scar - the result causes pain in the area attached to the nerve or longer term damage to the effected area.
    There are a great deal of possible symptoms -numbness, back ache, optic neuritis, bowel and bladder problems, breathing difficulties the list is endless. What's difficult is distinguishing between the MS and other possible problems.
    For more detailed information have a look at the MS resources page and also search the internet. There is plenty of information out there.

    This is an interesting article about Shiv Sharma who thought he was the only South Asian he knew with the condition.

     

    Changes of lifestyle that may help manage MS

    • Changing your diet
    • Taking regular Exercise
    • Reducing Stress
    • Relaxation
    • Stop / Reduce Smoking

     

    Disclaimer
    This website contains information about my personal experiences in relation to MS and some of my interests. It does not suggest you follow any of the treatments or alternative therapies I have tried or assume the same conclusions I have come to. It is solely to share information. If you are in any doubt about your symptoms or treatments you may be on, please consult a doctor.

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