I need some quick advice...
 

I'm meeting my son's girlfriend's dimwitted (according to my son, LOL) mom for the first time at 6 pm today. I need a really quick and condensed way to explain MS to someone who is clueless and is also hospital and illness phobic :). Aren't a one lucky woman today, ARGH!! Help!!

Is it something you have to tell her upon your first meeting?

I would say if it comes up, "Yes, I have ms, but you will NOT catch it." Say that fast/first so she doesn't freak out on ya.

;)

If she has questions, explain as needed. But I find most people like her are more concerned about themselves, how your problem pertains to them.

:rolleyes:

Yes, I walk with a cane. She know's that I have MS but doesn't know what it is.

IMHO I really don't think you have to explain anything unless she brings it up. Yes you have a disease but it doesn't define who you are.

If she asks I would explain but if not, enjoy your first meeting. You'll do just fine.:)

My son has already warned me that she is going to ask me about it :cool:. I find myself tongue-tied when I try to explain MS. I just need a two sentence kind of explanation for her. I definitely don't want it to be the topic of conversation for the evening :)!

Some of the covers on my wires are missing so when I flip the switch the light doesn't come on. :p

Short and sweet.

If she asks more questions, change the subject to how LOVELY her daughter is...:)

just sneeze on her.

:p

you could just stare straight ahead, shake you head yes or no and just smile:cool:

I'm just pullin your leg Joelle.

When I met my son's girlfriend's mom she asked me why I limped. I just told her I have MS. It's a disease that affects my nervous system and it really sucks. Her answer.... Wow I bet. On to a new topic:)