I have, for the past 25 years, been a MS sufferer. Over these years I have had mobility problems, mood swings, and depression, anxiety and panic attacks. The effects of my MS were manageable up until September 2002 after having a hysterectomy and a fall that left me with a fractured foot. As a result I had to have intensive physiotherapy for up to 4 months. During this time I went through a rollercoaster of emotions-severe depression, back pain and aggressive episodes.

I became very withdrawn and would not talk to anyone except my daughter. I fought with everyone around me. In 2003, my daughter and I came to blows. She broke down and told me I needed help .So, I went to the GP who out of concern for my health prescribed anti depression tablets and referred to CAH for counselling.

However, due to my fall in 2002 my mobility deteriorated rapidly. We tried different avenues- physiotherapy, relaxation and exercises but nothing worked. In 2005, I had to use 2 walking sticks and by July I was starting to use a scooter and transferring from chair to chair. My mobility became very limited.

The biggest blow came when the big red wheelchair came into the house and plans for building a disability extension began .This turned my life upside down. It was the beginning of a nightmare. I could not walk and my dreams to do some travelling were over. I had lost my independence, dignity and pride. Naturally, my depression got worse. I could not function and did not care if I lived or died. There were even days when I refused to eat. I was sinking fast.

My daughter talked to professionals about my condition and explored every avenue but no one could help. A physiotherapist suggested a Chiropractor and made some recommendations. We got the phone book out and found a Chiropractor in Lisburn and made an appointment. Due to my condition worsening I was apprehensive about going.

The Chiropractor's name was Dr Nicolas Maurice and on my first meeting with him I was so nervous , that I did not listen to anything he said. He took his time and I remember him saying that he would try his best to help me but that there were so many limitations. From the 19th October 2005 , I have been attending Dr Nicolas and he has kept me mobile and on my feet. I have not lost my balance since. I walk with two crutches and manage very well. Dr Nicolas has taught me not to live with my condition but to adapt my life around it.

Dr Nicolas has shown me that I can be active to a level which suits my physical capability and needs. I have also talked to him about my home/personal life and other issues that I feel hard to deal with and would take too long to explain to my family.

By the time it comes to my adjustment day, I really feel that my body needs it. I get a sense of relaxation and like my body and spine back into place. Dr Nicolas is very patient, warm and open hearted with me. He is loyal and reassuring with my needs. He listens and takes his time even when he has a waiting room full of patients. He comforts me when I am nervous or upset with my disability and is friendly with a great sense of humour so I really enjoy coming for my appointments.

He has for the last 4 years been a significant person in my life and has been my rock as well as my Chiropractor. With his expertise and his skills he has been put to the test and has passed with flying colours. I intend continuing with my Chiropractic appointments for the foreseeable future.

I now have got support from other agencies to fulfil my life. Only for his encouragement and support, my life would not have been as good as it is now.

I understand that Chiropractic is not a cure for MS. There is no cure and I am still being managed by my medical practitioners. Quite the contrary Dr Nicolas made it very clear that his focus was to improve my quality of life naturally and he has done that not just through Chiropractic care. He keeps me on my feet and helps me feel as normal as I can. He has also made my daughter's life a whole lot easier and they work as a team to help me.

Thank You

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