A Whole New World (My Journey with MS)

I used to be a martial artist. I live in PA and went as far away as Orlando to compete. I love snowboarding, riding horses, rock climbing, boxing, MuayThai, Lacrosse and basically any sport with a clear purpose and some competition. I once prided myself in being an athlete, and now... in a matter of about 3 months, I cannot lift my legs to kick or walk more than a block. It is hard. Very hard, but will NOT give up. If I cannot compete externally, I will compete internally to beat out my health problems.

Right now, I am on a mission to get a nice wheelchair to start up a small club for disabled students here at my university. (Yes, I made it to college. It was a long shot, I made it and I am glad.) I want to start up some Wheelchair Lax, Basketball, Track Racing and whatever everyone else wants to try that is within the realm of possibility.

I am also trying to ride again. I have been riding for 11 years. I ride english, so I have a lot of contact with the horse and a pretty shallow seat. It is my job to find a horse that works well with me.

Please share your stories, I enjoy hearing about it and sharing knowlege. =)

Category:

Education

Tags:

• MS
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Pain
• Seizures

[HybOj]

@se7enspeaker well, thats a really good news - Id better not write too much:) Im glad you let me know and I wish you a good weekend too and also a lot of luck in your future life, Peace and take care :)

[se7enspeaker]

@klmcnurse Thank you! :)

[se7enspeaker]

@ewokisacannible Everything is still heaping onto my plate, but the paralysis has not progressed nor regressed. I am still having seizures, but they are not serious. School is going well though :)

[se7enspeaker]

@HybOj Not at all! The fact that you replyed shows that you care :D Never be afraid to try. I am doing well as of now, and I feel very good (most of the time). I hope you are having a wonderful week!

[se7enspeaker]

@jordan13ification Townsend Design in California! :) And thanks haha They worked well, very well. However, if you need to get the fully locking braces, I recommend the swivel lock, and not the trigger lock.

[se7enspeaker]

@bcoppola1001 Thank you! You too!

[jordan13ification]

Wow! You rock, you are a stud-muffin! How do I try these braces.....where do I get them?

[klmcnurse]

Hello Jasmine and Cody, Thank you for showing so much courage in making this video of you in your new braces to share with others. I'm sorry to read that this MS has progressed so quickly in you. I pray that you will know God's comfort, peace, strength, and continued courage as you face each day. HUGS from Colorado!

[callofdutyinsane]

@se7enspeaker hi, i have heard that virgin black seed oil, a water ionizer (filter), and a healthy eating your five a day and good source of b12 can make huge changes to people with MS. please try everthing out

[daveddon]

I read your last post and I am so sorry,,,,I know how it is to have problems with health too...I had menegitis 5 years ago which changed my life as well...god bless you,,,,,your ok and always will be