Know Multiple Sclerosis

I've mentioned before that, since developing this site, I've been telling more people that I have MS. I think of it as part of the whole raising awareness thing. Most reactions are normal. People ask the typical questions (see previous entry on this topic). But some reactions I feel the need to write about. Such a reaction happened last week.

I was telling an old friend about it at lunch. Somehow the health topic came up and I mentioned to him that I'd tell him something about myself. I could see the panic in his eyes already - not a good sign. Then, I dropped the bomb, "I have multiple sclerosis."

I wish I had a camera on his face because it was so over the top dramatic. Then, these five wise words spilled from his mouth - "Oh my God, that's horrible!" What a fantastic response! So there I was trying to reassure him that everything would be OK. After some calming words and a pat on the back, he walked away feeling better about things. I'm glad I could make all this easier for him....