Orla Marron, a mother of two from Monaghan, shares her experience living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and encourages others to seek support. Having grown up within the MS community due to her mother's diagnosis, Orla emphasizes the importance of connecting with resources like MS Ireland.
Orla Marron was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after experiencing symptoms of the disorder for several years.
Read more: Wexford camogie’s Ciara Storey credits sport for helping after multiple sclerosis diagnosis at 26 Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neurological condition that affects over 10,000 people in Ireland, with symptoms of the condition including fatigue, mobility challenges, and cognitive difficulties, however, they vary in severity from person to person.She told RSVP Live: “I have always been a part of MS Ireland because my mum has MS. I have been a part of our local voluntary group.
The Monaghan woman acknowledged that everyone with MS is different and “no two people with MS will have the same journey”. “It was overwhelming. MS is so unpredictable so I can’t say because you have certain symptoms, that you have it. I would advise people with any concerns to go chat with their GP and don’t put it off. I put it off for five years and I shouldn’t have.”
Orla admitted that it can be very difficult dealing with symptoms when they’re not visible like some other disabilities.
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