Peace arrived the day I stopped being afraid of my symptoms.

When you get a diagnosis like multiple sclerosis, life shifts.

But for me, it was also the moment I decided to take the reins back — in my own way. 💛

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 50. Honestly, I believe my first symptoms started in my twenties.

You can’t go back… so I decided to look forward.

In June 2017, my family doctor told me she wanted me to see a neurologist because she suspected MS.

I was with my partner that day — we share the same doctor, so we always go together for our yearly checkups.

She had me do a simple little test : feet together, arms out, eyes closed. OMG. I felt like I was on a ride! I lost my balance and she had to catch me.

Then she started typing frantically on her keyboard…I knew something was wrong.

What I didn’t know yet was that she had already noticed me walking down the hallway — with one foot dragging behind.

It was like a flashing sign saying “MS alert!”

When I got back to the car, I immediately searched online.

I found a questionnaire called “Do you have multiple sclerosis?”

My score: 9 out of 10.

But you know what? I was relieved.

Finally, there was a name for all those symptoms I’d been told were “in my head.”

For years, I went to doctors and they said everything looked fine…But I was going through a bottle of Extra Strength Tylenol every month.

I knew getting an appointment would take forever — I’m from Québec, and our system has been overloaded for at least 30 years! 😅

I’ve always been the curious type, someone who likes to understand things.

So I dove into research.

I read, I explored, and I discovered testimonials, forums, and people talking about food, inflammation, natural approaches… a whole world of others searching — just like me — to feel better.

I started with the simplest and most accessible thing.I didn’t have the budget for an infrared sauna in my living room, so I began by changing my diet.

I followed the Wahls Protocol.

At the same time, I discovered The MS Gym, a workout platform designed for people living with multiple sclerosis.

I started moving differently, learning my limits, and reconnecting with my body.And honestly, I managed to get rid of a neck pain I’d had for 30 years — one that was always blamed on swimming and computer work.

And then, revelation: within just a few weeks, my symptoms eased up.

Fewer cramps, less pain, fewer “MS hugs.”And on top of that… I was losing weight at a crazy pace!

A pound a day at one point. 😅I went from 150 pounds (68 kg) in the summer to 115 ponds (52kg) by the following spring.

Four months later, I finally met the neurologist.

He told me I needed a lumbar puncture because, according to him, I was “too old” for an MS diagnosis.

I told him about my new way of eating, and he said:

“Yeah, that’s just a trend.”

That’s when I knew.

The best person to take care of my case was me.

Since then, I’ve kept adjusting how I eat. I’m closer to a carnivore-style diet now, and I keep listening to my body.

I still don’t want medication — the side effects scare me more than my symptoms do. I don’t need to add more to the list.

The only time I agreed to a treatment that didn’t feel right was the COVID vaccine…And let’s just say my body made its opinion clear.

I had a flare of symptoms I had previously managed to eliminate through my lifestyle and nutrition.

That’s when I truly realized how much my choices directly affect my symptoms — in both directions.

I’m not saying this is the right path for everyone.

But it’s mine.

And it keeps me standing. 💛