To a person interested in science, multiple sclerosis is a compelling medical mystery, an unpredictable disease with an unknown cause. To someone who has just been diagnosed with the disease, it is a frightening intruder bringing the lifelong threat of debilitation and disability. diet
When I experienced my first two episodes of MS, in the early 1990s, there were no medical treatments to reduce the likelihood of progression. The doctors told me there was nothing I could do. I should just live my life. diet
In fact, I could do something. As a curious person who was also very scared, I could dig for information. I headed to the library at a nearby medical center and started reading about MS. diet