Mitt Romney’s wife says that multiple sclerosis, a debilitating autoimmune disorder, used to make her feel as though Pac-Man was attacking her — from the inside
POSTED ON JULY 3, 2012,
Ann Romney, the 63-year-old wife of Mitt Romney, has often been described as an antidote to her husband’s perceived stiffness on the campaign trail. With five sons and 18 grandchildren, as well as an easy warmth and a generous sense of humor, she has a seemingly natural ability to connect with voters — a skill that has often escaped the GOP’s presumptive nominee. Ann has also faced hardships that her husband has not — since 1998, she has struggled with multiple sclerosis, an incurable autoimmune disorder that attacks the protective covering surrounding the body’s nerves, causing nerve signals to slow or stop. The debilitating disease can cause a host of problems, including fatigue, severe muscle spasms, paralysis, and excruciating pain. This week, Ann spoke to USA Today andThe Wall Street Journal about coping with the disease. Here, five takeaways from the interviews:
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