scaredandworrie
02-18-2005, 11:57 AM
I just found out that my cousin has MS. Can anyone give me advice on how I can help her? I'm not sure of serious it it because my family won't talk about it.
Is there anything I can do? :confused:
Is there anything I can do? :confused:
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Pam33
02-18-2005, 03:46 PM
I just found out that my cousin has MS. Can anyone give me advice on how I can help her? I'm not sure of serious it it because my family won't talk about it.
Is there anything I can do? :confused:
YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BEING THERE FOR HER, AND GETTING ALL THE INFORMATION YOUR FAMILY WONT SHARE FROM WEBSITES AND READING MATERIAL. HOW OLD IS YOUR COUSIN??? well support comes in the way of love, just let her know that there is plenty medical advances being made daily, and help her lead a healthy life.....
Is there anything I can do? :confused:
YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY BEING THERE FOR HER, AND GETTING ALL THE INFORMATION YOUR FAMILY WONT SHARE FROM WEBSITES AND READING MATERIAL. HOW OLD IS YOUR COUSIN??? well support comes in the way of love, just let her know that there is plenty medical advances being made daily, and help her lead a healthy life.....
scaredandworrie
02-19-2005, 02:55 PM
My cousin is in her 40's.
Thanks
Thanks
Kirstine
02-19-2005, 07:28 PM
:bouncing: :) Hi there chin up..... I am sure you will be there for your cousin and to be honest that will be all she needs from you right now. I am sureit was a shock to you but I would think it is something that she had already some to terms with, i know from our expreance that it was my husbands family that were hit the hardest, we had come to terms with it way before the time we were told. It is a weight lifted for us to be honset as he no longer has to explain him self all he has to say is I have MS he has his badge now makes life easier, and know we know we can make plans and move on. I am sure that is what your cousin will be doing too, if you need any one to talk to I am happy to help in any way. Regards Kirstine xx :angel: :blob_fire he is cute isn't he??
scaredandworrie
02-20-2005, 04:39 AM
Thanks, I'm just so worried. cause my parents are talking about how shes going to die.. and It's got me really scared.. I also honestly don't know much..I've just started to learn about it.
Arraicha
02-21-2005, 12:24 PM
Okay, the first thing everyone should do is read up on MS. MS isn't directly fatal and while it can bring on complications, they are very rare. So talking about how she's going to die is rediculous. Try reading this site: http://www.nmss.org/ as it's very good.
Next, the important thing is to listen to her and be there for her. Quite a few people ignore the topic of MS because it frightens them, but most people with MS want to talk about their symptoms and life.
Finally, find out which symptoms she has and how it affects her life, then offer to lend a hand for the things she has trouble doing. For example, if she's terribly exhausted, you can offer to take care of her children once in awhile. If she has trouble walking, you can offer to help her find a walker. If she has trouble cleaning her house, you could offer to help her clean once a week or so.
Good luck to you and your cousin, and if you have other questions on MS, don't hesitate to post them :)
Next, the important thing is to listen to her and be there for her. Quite a few people ignore the topic of MS because it frightens them, but most people with MS want to talk about their symptoms and life.
Finally, find out which symptoms she has and how it affects her life, then offer to lend a hand for the things she has trouble doing. For example, if she's terribly exhausted, you can offer to take care of her children once in awhile. If she has trouble walking, you can offer to help her find a walker. If she has trouble cleaning her house, you could offer to help her clean once a week or so.
Good luck to you and your cousin, and if you have other questions on MS, don't hesitate to post them :)
Frederick1
02-21-2005, 02:06 PM
I suggest calling your local chapter of the national ms society. tell them your situation and say that you're looking for information to help you understand ms better. they have booklets and information geared towards people in your situation. one is called "someone you know has ms" they can also tell you about support group meetings in your area where you can go and talk to some people with MS. they're usually pretty fun. One thing to be sure of though is that MS is certainly not a death sentence. life expenctancy for people with MS is about the same as people without MS.
scaredandworrie
02-21-2005, 08:46 PM
Thanks everyone for your help