Laura Kolaczkowski

The impact of connecting with others We know there can be value in gathering with others in this MS community, whether it is through online sharing or in-person support groups. But I think this solution tends to oversimplify the solution for isolation. I don’t know about you, but I usually get a mental and physical lift when I interact with other people.

Heather is an actor, teacher, blogger, and Support Volunteer for the UK MS Society. She lives in England and was diagnosed with MS in 2014. As she says in this interview, Heather had no prior knowledge of MS at the time she began having symptoms. Eventually, she provided her own diagnosis (with help from Dr. Google) which was subsequently backed up by medical professionals. But this didn't happen without Heather having to fight.

Shaped by your medical, social, and family history, a health baseline is continuously influenced by factors affecting your everyday life. Even though some healthcare baseline components are more adjustable than others, it is crucial that you have a precise understanding of your present health status. I am a firm believer that every person living with a chronic disease, especially those of us with multiple sclerosis, needs to document their baselines in physical, emotional, and cognitive health.