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Junifer Springer Reep

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Whenever I try to explain to someone what it feels like to have Multiple Sclerosis, the only words I can utter are pain, fatigue, and weakness. These three words don’t really describe “the feeling” of MS though. In 2008, I was sent an email that contained “What Living With MS Feels Like”. It is the best description of ”experiencing MS” that I have ever seen. The author of this article is unknown so I cannot give proper credit. Just note that these words are not mine (although they certainly could be). What Living With MS Feels Like ***When we say we can’t do something because we don’t feel well, put yourself in Our Shoes by using the examples of our symptoms below………… - Painful Heavy Legs: Apply Tightly 20 LB ankle weights and 15 LB thigh weights then take a 1 mile walk, clean the house, go shopping and then sit down – how ya’ feeling now? - Painful Feet: Put equal or unequal amounts of small pebbles in each shoe then take a walk, if we are mad at you we would pr

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