Equipping People To Make Sense Of What They Are Told
Billy Edmiston Hampshire
MS Case Study - Hallo Everybody my name is Billy Edmiston and this is a potted history
of my life before, and after, I was diagnosed with MS in 1988.
My adult life was mainly spent working with horses, starting with the Kings Troop
in the early sixties.
However, at that time I was diagnosed, I was running my own catering business. I
was aware that something was wrong about 2-3 years before MS was confirmed, and within
about five years I had to give up my business due to lack of mobility.
In a way I was very lucky in that my symptom deteriorated very slowly over the first
few years, but since 200, things started to go badly wrong, very quickly.
I was in almost constant pain and walking was impossible without sticks, I was unable
to walk more than 5-10 paces without resting. I had also started to use a wheelchair,
and had to plan every journey according to where the loo’s were.
I had my first aimspro treatment on 14/10/04 and, to be honest, I did not expect
a lot. However I noticed immediate improvements. When I left the surgery I put my
walking stick in the back of the car, and I have never needed it since.
My walking has gone from strength to strength and I can now walk a couple of miles
unaided, and without pain. I haven't even thought about taking a painkiller since
I started the treatment!
My energy levels have improved unbelievably, and friends have even said “I look taller”,
though I would imagine this is entirely down to improved posture!
I started sailing, and completed my Yacht master qualification. My goal is to sail
the Atlantic single-handed and I now believe this is a very real possibility! I also
go to the gym three times a week and do the equivalent of 15 km per visit on the
walking, rowing, and cycling machines.
