My Journey With Ms

 Now this single term has been quite familiar to me. It transcends the mere calculations in Mathematics. It is an integral part of the daily existence of an individual diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. One might perceive it as a deliberate strategy, but in reality, it is an instinctive response that arises without conscious direction. Frequently, during activities such as grocery shopping or any mundane task, one inevitably finds oneself meticulously planning each step taken. Moving from the entrance of a building to the upcoming corner involves a mental calculation of the number of steps that can be managed before experiencing leg weakness or instability. At times, the situation deteriorates to the point where a respite from the prolonged walk becomes an urgent necessity. What appears to be a short stroll for an average individual transforms into an arduous journey for a person with MS.  Then there are the deliberate movements on a staircase. This particular aspect resonates...

 "Lovely day, my dear,"I gently uttered to my niece as I bid her farewell at the school entrance. She tenderly waved her little fingers as I turned to make my way back home. The leisurely stroll back home would consume around five minutes, so I embarked on the journey without haste, braving the chill of the morning air. Merely a few steps into my walk, a sudden realization struck me like a bolt of lightning. 'Oh dear! I had neglected to bring along my niece's school bag and snack pack!' How could I have overlooked such a fundamental detail? Was my memory failing me? Just recently, I had forgotten her lunchbox, and now this slip-up? Unbeknownst to me, these lapses were likely a result of the memory issues associated with multiple sclerosis. 'It cannot be!' I vehemently reassured myself. There was no way I was succumbing to illness again. I had been in perfect health for the past year, so the notion of revisiting hospital visits seemed preposterous. To cut a...