#Ms Warrior

I often feel guilty for canceling plans last minute, but sometimes my body just can’t cope with what I thought it could . . . #chronicillnessawareness #mssuport #chronicillness #mswarrior #mentalhealth #invisibleillness #tachycardia #spoonie #chronicillnesswarrior #mecfs #multiplesclerosisawareness #multiplesclerosis

5 years ago, my body started whispering… and then it started screaming. Shortly after graduating college, I came home from a trip feeling off. Lightheaded. Dizzy. I told myself it was nothing. But it didn’t go away. Within a few weeks, new symptoms kept piling on— • Numbness spreading across the left side of my face and scalp • Numbness in my right foot • Subtle balance issues • A level of fatigue I couldn’t explain Something was wrong—and I could feel it. I had never even heard of Multiple Sclerosis when I finally got the diagnosis. What I learned quickly is this: MS doesn’t look one way. It depends on where damage shows up in the brain or spinal cord—so symptoms can be wildly different from person to person. After countless appointments, bloodwork, MRIs, and even a second opinion, it was confirmed: This was my reality. But this wasn’t the end of my story—it was the beginning of a much deeper one. I share my journey because I know how confusing, isolating, and scary this phase can feel. If you’re navigating chronic illness, healing, or learning how to trust your body again—you’re not alone. Follow along as I share what I’ve learned about strength, resilience, and building a life that feels good in your body @meg.winje ❤️ #wellnessjourney #holistichealth #healingjourney #chronicillness #healthjourney #mswarrior #healthtips #realfood #mystory

MS is a rollercoaster 🎢 In answer, MS symptoms can fluctuate for many reasons. A true “relapse” when there is a new lesion on the brain or spinal cord tends to happen over the course of a few days and can take days but normally weeks to improve. However our day to day lives I tend to base on the spoon rherory. But in simple, every thing we do from surfing to just brushing our teeth/showering, prepping food or shopping etc is exertion that takes from the small pot of energy we have and once that’s gone, you can tend to see symptoms exacerbated/resurface. But there can be other triggers…emotional and stress. Also sensory triggers like intense noise or sound or things like having another/unrelated infection can make us deteriorate. The inconsistent nature of the condition is what can make it hard to deal with sometimes. Plus the symptoms can be so varied person to person, it can be hard to understand. So like I said, a rollercoaster 😅 #multiplesclerosis #mswarrior #disability #surf #disabledsurfers

My body has been calling the doctor for years now… because MS doesn’t stop hurting. I’ve tried everything — medicines, therapy, injections, yoga, gym, pretending I’m fine. But the pain, the fatigue, the breakdowns… they always come back. Still, I fight. I run, I meditate, I smile, I choose hope. Even on the days I’m too tired to stand. MS has taken my old life… and some days, I wish I could get a new one. A new body. A new heart. One that hasn’t suffered like this. But since MS isn’t leaving me, I’ll use my voice to create awareness — loudly. 🎧 Love this song by @crashadams @crashadamsmusic — perfect for showing my life with Multiple Sclerosis. #mswarrior #multiplesclerosis #msawareness #thisisms #msfighter #msstrong #mslife #livingwithms #chronicillness #invisibleillness #autoimmunedisease #mssucks #mscommunity #msjourney #mssupport #lifeWithMS #mentalhealthawareness #awareness #support #inspiration #motivation #fyp #reelitfeel #reellife #reelsinstagram #reelsindia #storytime #shareyourstory

Life before my diagnosis was constant DOING. Life after the diagnosis is practicing “BEING.” It’s not because I have symptoms — it’s because I want to prevent them. I’ve learned to take breaks even when I don’t feel like I need them… and to take naps when possible. Thanks to MS, I learned how to slow down. At one point, I had no choice. It is a scary diagnosis… but we have to believe that we have some control over the prognosis. It starts in the doctor’s office, but it doesn’t have to end there… ✨ Healing continues with the choices we make every day. What are you struggling with right now? 🧡 #ms #lifewithms #multiplesclerosis #mswarrior #msawarness

I didn’t realize these were MS symptoms at the time. Double vision. Numbness and tingling. Fatigue. Brain fog. Looking back, the signs were there. #multiplesclerosis #msawareness #chronicillness #mswarrior #invisibleillness

March is MS Awareness Month. What is MS? Multiple Sclerosis is a disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin, the protective layer around the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. When myelin is damaged, nerve signals slow down or stop, causing symptoms like fatigue, numbness, vision problems, and difficulty walking. These symptoms are different for everyone. There is currently no cure for MS, but treatments have come a long way and can help manage symptoms and slow the disease down. #fyp #multiplesclerosis #chronicillness #autoimmunedisease

didn’t wake up one day and choose this life… But I’ve had to learn how to live with it The fatigue The flare-ups The unpredictability And still show up as me If you’re living this too… I see you 🤍 Comment ❤️ if you understand this feeling #multiplesclerosis #mswarrior #autoimmunedisease #chronicfatigue #chronicillnessjourney

What other things do you hate hearing? . . . #chronicillnessawareness #spoonie #chronicillness #multiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosisawareness #mecfs #mswarrior #invisibleillness #mentalhealth

🧡It was a process & a journey being diagnosed! I just wanted answers so bad. Everyone said, “It’s just a pinched nerve.” Glad I didn’t listen! #ms #mswarrior #msfighter #mssymptoms #multiplesclerosis

Women are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop Multiple Sclerosis than men. A staggering statistic, and for many women, a daily reality. Loeke was one of those women. In 2019, she collapsed, left partially paralyzed and dependent on crutches. But through Wim Hof breathing exercises and cold exposure, she didn't just manage her symptoms, she reclaimed her ability to walk. A study published in 2025 also confirmed that just 12 weeks of the Wim Hof Method can radically transform the MS experience. Participants in the study saw: -> A massive drop in mental fatigue (while the control group worsened). -> Sharper focus and mental flexibility. -> Significant relief from anxiety and depression. Science is slowly catching up. (DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2025.106450) #multiplesclerosis #womenhealth #autoimmunehealing #mswarrior #wimhofmethod

Happy MS Awareness Month 🧡, friends! It may sound odd, but this is one of my favorite months all year because I get to spread awareness about MS + share proven exercises and strategies to feel stronger & more empowered to people with MS worldwide! Such as the discussion in this clip from when I was interviewed on my local radio station last March 🎥! One question I was asked was *HOW* is it actually possible to get stronger when you have MS… So let me tell you: It’s all about strengthening those neural pathways 🧠 But how do you do that without traditional weightlifting? Let me break it down for you. 🏋️‍♂️ Enter functional exercise – a game-changer for strengthening muscles and improving daily activities. Instead of focusing on generic workouts, functional exercise targets specific movements involved in everyday tasks like walking. By breaking down these movements into individual exercises, you can effectively strengthen the neural pathways associated with them. 💡 Take walking, for example. It’s not just one big step forward – it’s a series of intricate movements. By isolating each component of the walking motion and turning them into exercises, you can train your muscles and neural pathways to work more efficiently, ultimately making walking and other activities easier and more fluid. 💪 So, whether it’s getting in and out of a car, climbing stairs, or simply walking with more ease, functional exercises tailored to your daily activities can make a world of difference. Comment below to let me know how long you’ve been diagnosed with MS & how long you’ve been experiencing symptoms (often times, these are 2 different years!) #FunctionalExercise #MobilityMatters #NeuralPathwaysStrength #multiplesclerosis #msawarenessmonth #msawarenessmonth2025 #multiplesclerosisawareness #multiplesclerosisawarenessmonth