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Once you've found your feet a little bit
and had the right support, then you can get on, you can do things.
Living with MS can be tough but there's a range of assistance available to you, including;
If you've got a problem anytime you can pick up the phone
and ring the helpline and you know there's someone at the other end that's going to be able to help you.
Access local support groups and speak to other people who have MS.
I went to a carer's meeting down at the MS centre that was advertised in the local paper.
Find our their experiences and how they cope with it and see if that can apply to you.
Honestly, the MS Society was a huge support when I was diagnosed.
That was the main website that I used to go on.
You don't want to admit that you have a failing.
That's how I felt, anyway.
There is a lot of practical help, people; they're not aware.
I'm looking at direct payments which is self directed support.
The occupational therapist can actually make a visit.
The MS Society can offer grants to people.
I get a home carer that comes in.
MS nurses; I can't say enough positive things about them.
They've made such a difference to my life.
I look after my MS with mostly medication,
I do injections every day.
I have aromatherapy, reflexology, physiotherapy.
I feel it's very, very important to eat well and to get regular exercise.
It's paramount that you feel you're empowered by knowing what you're facing.
The MS Society have a phenomenal amount of information and it is fantastic.
It covers all aspects of MS.
There is support out there, wether it be through the MS Society,
the MS nurses, even your neurologist and your GP.
The support is out there; you just have to ask for it.
To find out more on the MS Society website, about any of these topics; please click on one of these links.