Struggling with pregnancy and ms

[Anxious24]

I’m 26 weeks pregnant and recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I can’t do this. I was so well with my other 2 pregnancies. I’m really depressed and hate it waking up. I can barely walk with this illness and can’t face being so disabled. My life feels over. It’s not fair. I just like to sleep and dream this isn’t happening

I’m on treatment but physio says goal
is to not get worse. I won’t be like I used to be. I used to walk everywhere. I can manage 5-10 minutes before my leg stops working

@Anxious24 what a difficult diagnosis to have so young and pregnant. The way you feel is totally understandable but please don't despair. There are treatments now that can make a huge difference and prevent or significantly delay the more severe symptoms. They are probably worse because of your pregnancy but once the baby is here you will probably feel much better. Get all the help and support you can to get through the next few months and hopefully things will look a lot brighter after that.

I am so sorry for your diagnosis. I really recommend the charity Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis for a positive and evidence based strategy for staying well. There is a great book which I really recommend and I believe they give free if you're newly diagnosed. There is a very supportive Facebook page with others in a similar position too called Overcoming MS Lifestyle Support.

There are plenty of things you can do from a lifestyle perspective to maximise your changes of doing well. Some people do manage to make significant improvements.

@Anxious24 the other thing to say is that the symptoms can and do remit, particularly once a treatment plan can get properly established. Don't give up, take it a day at a time.

Thank you. Hard to be positive. Multiple lesions in my brain and spinal cord. I have been housebound the last few months and no enjoyment with things. I used to be very very active. So it’s such a change. When I walk outside I’m so unstable people often come to help and it’s embarrassing.

I’m sorry I’m so low but I’d never imagine being like this. I struggle to even stand long enough to shower but I do. I feel I can’t go anywhere because it’s so hard to get around.