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Helping someone you love with the diagnosis

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Hey, my partner has just been diagnosed with MS. He has pins and needles in his feet legs and up his back as well as his tummy. He is also experiencing blurred vision and is just getting more and more stressed out with work and the treatment he has had. We have been together for almost 2 years and I love him and want to spend my life with him. He is scared that he is going to end up ruining my life and is doing his best to push me away to save me from having to see him go through all this. Im not budging, I believe if I was the one getting sick, he would stick by me. How do I help him accept this condition. Whats was helpful for your supporters to do for you in your acceptance. He is only 21 years old and I hate that he has to go through this but believe that we can get through it and live with the unpredictable nature even though there will be bad days. Any advice on helping him, just letting him know that im here for him?

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there is great info. Nationla Multiple Sclerosis web site for family members of ppl with ms. good luck to you Ainsile..
april.
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well ainslie, First I would tell him from ur heart how u feel ( I am sure u already have)and maybe get some therapy or support of some kind to get thru this as a couple. My hubby went to therapy...and we went to couples therapy to learn to deal with my disease. I wish you a long and happy life togather...
Hugz
Morgaine
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Yes I agree join MS Support Group,get counseling.
Have him also sign up here. So many people are here are so helpful.
You guys will make it.
(((Hugs Mary))
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I don't have MS but one of my girlfriends does. I notice when she isn't feeling well she won't call me as much. She says she doesn't just want to complain about all of her symptons. She has alot of aches and pains and numbness. It really doesn't bother me to listen. She listens to me about my problems. But she does pull away when she is in alot of pain.
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