I went 12 yrs after I recovered from first paralysis attack before I required any sort of accommodation by my employer's. I also raised two kids throughout that time, virtually by myself. HOPEFULLY this will be the same for you (well, except the solo parent part ).

Over the years to come, there may very well be times that you just can't attend work at all, or that you need to work less hours. Please don't assume that having MS means that you are instantly and/or permanently handicapped though.

If I were you, I would try to cause as little disruption to the workforce as possible. What I ultimately had to do was downgrade my career aspirations so that I could accomodate working, being a mom, and the MS.

In the end, my employer was EXTREMELY accommodating . . . at least up until the MS literally became a full-time job.

Cherie