I'm finally willing to admit it...

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I've been living with multiple sclerosis since June 25, 1998 officially, although I think it manifested itself first on June 9, 1994. Most of it has been good-the worst was in 1994 when I was suddenly partially paralyzed along the right side of my body. The fall down the stairs was more frustrating and bumpy, but the last seven months I've fallen five times. One was serious enough to cause permanent damage to my left knee-my good knee. The last fall, and a conversation here on myLot woke me up enough to realize that I've got to do something to make myself more stable. After a lot of thought and reading up on the subject, I believe that I've got a severe enough case of foot drop on my right foot to investigate getting fitting for an orthotic to help the problem. I may also look into a cane-I'll see what the staff at the store says. I guess this means no more shorts or skirts for me, at least not until 2014 (so I can get new health insurance), but that's ok. I'm more worried about finding shoes that will accommodate the brace I'll be wearing.