fter you’re diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, you may worry about how your condition could affect your work life.
You can work with MS. Many people who have it stay in their job for years after they’re diagnosed. It varies greatly from person to person. In time, you may need to ask for accommodations so you can continue there. You may even find other kinds of work that you can do.
The Effects on Your Job
Now, or in the future, you may have some symptoms that make your it harder to work.
MS causes inflammation in your brain. It may break down signals between your brain and your body. It could cause:
- Double vision
- Partial sight loss
- Slurred speech
- Fatigue
- Trouble walking
- Dizziness
- Weak or numb limbs
- Spastic, hard-to-control body movements
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
How it affects you may also depend on the type of work you do. If you get dizzy or have double vision, it’s unsafe to drive a delivery truck or operate machinery. Some people with MS find harder to focus their thoughts. Usually, it just takes more time. Planning or analysis may also get tougher the longer you have MS.
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