Overcoming MS is a charity established to promote a positive lifestyle programme that aims to help people with MS live long, healthy lives. We are committed to improving the lives of people with MS by providing the tools to enable recovery. Overcoming MS...is possible. 

I’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis for over 17 years, the research and information about exercising has changed so much over this time; at one stage it was not recommended to get too hot whilst exercising, for fear of making symptoms worse. Now research has shown that exercise is an essential part of the OMS programme. I’ve never been a big fan of running but last year I managed to complete two 10k races.

I’m just going to see what each day brings and complete the marathon in March, probably 5k at a time. If anyone locally would like to know more about the OMS programme then please contact me, I’m starting an OMS circles group very soon...  Being diagnosed can be a big shock and talking to others can make it easier, especially when you’re making changes to your diet and exercise, even on those days when your body says otherwise. If I can do it then so can you, there is nothing to lose. 

Thanks for your support. 

Andrea x