Category: Multiple sclerosis.

Morgan battled with multiple sclerosis for a number of years before she sadly she lost her battle with melanoma in October 2018 at just 25 years of age. We hope you enjoy her posts below and find some inspiration in the way she used humour to tell her story of how she coped with multiple sclerosis.

Gilenya (fingolimod)

.Reading time 13 minutes.

A disclaimer – I realise that this series of posts on medication are quite negative. In no way, shape or form am I advocating to pursue life post-diagnosis without treatment unless that is advised by a neurologist. Since beginning this series on MS DMDs, I have been diagnosed with Common Variable Immune Deficiency which we […]

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Zinbryta (daclizumab)

.Reading time 7 minutes.

A disclaimer – I realise that this series of posts on medication are quite negative. In no way, shape or form am I advocating to pursue life post-diagnosis without treatment unless that is advised by a neurologist. How anyone decides to live with MS is their own extremely personal choice, however I will always take the […]

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Being diagnosed with MS – part 2

.Reading time 16 minutes.

Settle down in a comfy chair with a cup of tea, this part of my story is a little wordier than part 1! If you haven’t already, read this post first. ~~~ It’s 8am on Wednesday morning. I’m sitting in the emergency department at Monash scared out of my wits. I scroll through my Facebook […]

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Being diagnosed with MS – part 1

.Reading time 10 minutes.

It sounds bizarre, but I’ve heard tales from many that being diagnosed with MS is a relief: ‘Finally an explanation for my numb legs and lack of balance!’ ‘Oh, so that’s why I can’t move my hand properly!’ ‘Great, I know what’s wrong and now I can start treatment!’ I didn’t know how anyone could […]

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