It could happen to you
During my Junior year of college, I remember hearing that country singer Clay Walker had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I clearly recall thinking, "How could you deal with something like that when you're so young?" Little did I know I would be facing the same situation just a few years later.
After being diagnosed, I was curious how Clay was doing since I hadn't been following his career. Not knowing much about MS, I figured his career was over and he had been through very difficult times. I was happy, and relieved, to find out he was doing well and his career was still strong.
I appreciate the fact he revealed his MS, because I know it helped me when I was first diagnosed. I saw him as an example of how MS could be managed in some cases. This was reassuring during a difficult time.
Hopefully, this website provides someone with some hope that MS can be managed. That's not to say everyone will do well - but some do. Just like with any disease, each case is individual. Some medications work better for some people than for others. But, with scientists learning more about the disease all the time, I believe there is reason for hope.