In this video I am sharing early signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis that I experienced, before I was officially diagnosed with MS. You will see footage of me from 2020 explaining what I am going through, and I will also be reading a snippet from a blog post that I created.
** Please read my full blog post here: www.jenfindsge...
In 2020, I was treated for migraines and vertigo, and it was later discovered that I had Transverse Myelitis which is an inflammation of the spinal cord. At that time, my symptoms ranged from dizziness, trouble balancing and changes in vision to extreme limb weakness and trouble walking. I was officially diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in October 2023. I have scarring and lesions on my spine/spinal cord.
~~MY OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS~~
in Part 1 of this series, I explain how my symptoms changed in 2023 and how this led to my diagnosis later that year. If you have not seen Part 1 of this series, I highly encourage you to check that out here: • I Was Diagnosed With M...
~~TIMESTAMPS ~~
Video diary from October 14, 2020 : Start to 1:04
Reading from my blog post : 4:36 - 9:39
Video diary from October 21, 2020 : starts at 12:57
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++ Thank you all for your love and support, I truly appreciate you. Remember, we are WARRIORS, not worriers. No worries accepted, but digital hugs encouraged. Xo, Jen.
I am sharing my story with the intention of helping someone that was diagnosed with MS and may want to hear a similar story or see someone that looks like them. When I was doing research, I found a lot of people that had lesions on their brain or lesions on both their brain and their spine, but not a lot of cases where only spinal lesions were indicated. MS is often referred to as the "snowflake" illness where no two cases are the same, and while I believe this is true, I know how comforting it can be to hear a story that may sound like your own.
If you're reading this, I want you to know that healing is not linear but with the right medical care, lifestyle changes and faith, anything is possible. When I was at my WORST in 2020, I didn't see myself being "me" again. I recovered then and that gives me faith that I will get through the toughest of times ahead. Not all of my journey has been scary and I've really learned a lot about myself and how my body operates, and for that I am grateful. I am living and learning everyday, with so much motivation to do all the things (in moderation) lol. I also want you to know that you are NOT ALONE! You are stronger than you realize, and you’re still fully capable of living a whole and beautiful life. I hope that you see that within me because I will be out here LIVING LIFE, and doing all the things, okay? LOL.
Warriors aren’t worriers, now go out there and create the beautiful life that you deserve. ✨🫶🏾
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