GREAT question.....
I have Multiple Sclerosis - was diagnosed eleven years ago. I am a 36 year old female. After having the new Vein Opening Procedure I applied for the Military as my MS has gone into complete remission. I went from Chronic Fatigue and debilitaing leg spasms to losing twenty pounds and Kickboxing classes three to four times a week.
I applied last year for Resource Management Clerk. I did the CFAT and the initial medical and interview process in January. I was completely open and honest about my diagnosis of MS (and was told that my case was a first for the Medical officer as she always saw people 'leaving' the Militray because of MS....no 'joining'....lol...). I was given Medical forms to have my Neurologist sign and if he deems me capable of being trained to do the BMQ then my application process will proceed. I am seeing him in September.
During my interview I was told that I was exactly the kind of person the Military is looking for in regards to my attitude, drive and outlook. The only thing 'holding up' being accepted are my Medical Forms.
Do not let MS stop you if you are capable. I am using this extra time of processing my application to further my fitness ability. I am 36 (and a half) and have lost twenty pounds since September. I went from doing no exercise to Kickboxing Fitness Classes 3-4 times a week. In September, when I started I could barely do two 'girl' pushups....ha ha ha....now I can crank out over 25.....but still in the girl position....I'm trying really hard to work on the 'man' style of pushups (hard to do with a bum shoulder!).
All the best. I'll be following your posts!!!