How MS is Changing My Life

By frankie-j

1 min read

About 6 years ago I was living in Florida with a great job and decided to move to Pennsylvania trying to get away from all the racists. Got a great job in Pennsylvania and I thought, "Finally I'm going to make my family happy," but life had a different plan.

My new happy life was over

Almost 3 years ago I got up to go to work, and I felt like if I was drunk, hit the wall going to the bathroom, but I thought my sugar was high because I'm diabetic. I went to work, called the doctor, and made an appointment to see him after work. I finished at work, went to the doctor. Just as soon as he saw me, he sent me to the emergency room because I was having a stroke. I was checked and they discovered I had MS. My new happy life was over. 6 months after my boss found out, I was demoted and everything has been going down from there.

Chronic pain and depression

No I can hardly walk, I'm in pain all the time, depressed but have to go to work and see my boss every day after he humiliated me in front of everyone. Wanting to end my miserable life, but I have to smile like nothing happened because I need my job. I have 2 girls and a wife depending on me, plus my musher father-in-law in my basement.

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Shelby Comito Community Admin
I hear you, <inline-mention user-id="4003225" username="frankie-j"/> . MS robs so many aspects of one's life, and it's more than understandable that you're feeling this way. So many of our community members understand all too well the toll that comes with living with chronic pain and depression - you are not alone. I thought you might be interested in reading some articles from our advocates on this topic - <a href='https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/chronic-pain-impact' target='_blank'>https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/chronic-pain-impact/</a> and <a href='https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/sick-tired' target='_blank'>https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/sick-tired/</a> And here are some mental health resources should you ever need - <a href='https://multiplesclerosis.net/mental-health/coping-general-resources' target='_blank'>https://multiplesclerosis.net/mental-health/coping-general-resources/</a> We're thinking of you and please know this community is here for you anytime you need. - Shelby, <a href='https://multiplesclerosis.net' target='_blank'>MultipleSclerosis.net</a> Team Member
1. frankie-j Member
 Thank you Shelby
2. Shelby Comito Community Admin
 Thinking of you today, <inline-mention user-id="4003225" username="frankie-j"/> ! Hope you're having a better week - Shelby, <a href='https://multiplesclerosis.net' target='_blank'>MultipleSclerosis.net</a> Team Member
frankie-j Member
Thank you for asking Shelby. I'm going to say it has been a painful year, I have an appointment today to get my toe looked at because is turning black and of course I'm diabetic, I'm really lucky that way. I hope you are having a better year than me.
frankie-j Member
I'm grateful because I get to keep my toe, it was just a bad infection caused by an ingrown toenail and it just started snowing wish makes the humidity go down and my pain gets better.
1. Janus Galante Moderator
 That is truly something to be thankful for Frankie J! I hope that the pain has lessened??
2. frankie-j Member
 Thank you Janis Galant, Yes the pain is less but now is jus shutting pain that comes an go. Thank you for asking 😉
moupi_polo Member
How l can verdiend you? I am new here.......
1. Janus Galante Moderator
 Hi Moupi_Polo, first let me welcome you to this community. We're excited that you're here. All the way from the Netherlands! I will try to talk you through the friending process. 1.click on your profile picture in the top right hand corner to be taken to your profile page. (Make sure that you're signed in.) 2. Hover your cursor over "friends" on the main menu (below your profile picture and username) and a drop down menu will appear. Click "friends list". 3.Type in the username of the member you'd like to send a friend request to in the search bar. 4. That user will pop up in the search results and a button will be next to their name that says "add." Hope this helps you out, and welcome once again! Janus
frankie-j Member
Hi Moupi Polo, I'm pretty new here too but I'm learning that nobody is judging and everyone understands what we are going through so it helps 😉