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May 2
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Members rallied around the frustrating experience of having a spouse or family member blame falls on inattention rather than MS, offering both... Read more

Members rallied around the frustrating experience of having a spouse or family member blame falls on inattention rather than MS, offering both emotional support and creative ways to respond. Several members suggested bringing family to doctor appointments so a medical professional can explain why MS causes falls, while others responded with humor and wit to push back on the dismissive comments. A recurring theme was the deep comfort of finding understanding within the community, with many members reminding the person asking that they are not alone and that this group truly gets what living with MS is like.

A MyMSTeam Member

That’s when I wish I could hand it off for a day to let them know what it feels like.

May 3
A MyMSTeam Member

One finger salute!

May 2 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

Respond: “Oh, I didn't realize you were a neurologist specializing in neuroimmunology.

Which hospital did you say you worked at again?"

This is treating others the way they want to be treated.
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Or, attempt to have a cutting heart to heart convo! If you have and that doesn’t work:

Say this: A sphincter says what?"

a classic playground trap and a memorable quote from the 1992 movie Wayne's World, used to trick someone into saying "What?". By replying, the listener implicitly labels themselves "a sphincter". The joke relies on the victim responding to the prompt rather than waiting for a completed sentence.

Hopefully they haven’t seen the movie! If they haven’t, you’re gifting yourself some fun and making a point! 🙂

Yes, you should forgive! But when you’re being verbally abused over this then you have to do something different to get a different result! 😏🙂❤️

May 2
A MyMSTeam Member

Your clueless learn about MS and that everyone is different in this battle

May 7
A MyMSTeam Member

Hate to hear that someone said that you . If it is your spouse bring them with you to your doctor appointment and have your doctor tell them why you are falling . Maybe then they will understand. ❤️🙏

May 2

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