Karla Margeson: Multiple Sclerosis
Submitted by Karla Margeson
10/24/08
Inspiration out of a tough struggle
Looking at me today, you'd see a healthy, active, able-bodied young woman. You wouldn't know that just 4 short years ago I was nearly paralyzed on my right side, slurring my speech, having difficulty standing upright and feeling so confused I often couldn't understand simple things people said to me. You wouldn't guess that my vision is severely blurred, that I have trouble balancing, or feel strange sensations in my arms and legs. And you wouldn't know that every few months I'm faced with new and different challenges from my MS. But as much as I have struggled and will continue to struggle with this disease, I feel powerful in spite of it. I've connected myself with sources of fantastic information and have made it my life's mission to share as much of that information as I can with other patients in need. If you'd told me 5 years ago that this is where I'd be today, I'd have laughed. And while I'd love to change some of the harsh realities of life with chronic illness, I'm grateful for what the experience has taught me and proud of the meaningful contributions it's inspired me to make!
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