Of course J is all about the fabulous life(!), but did you know that she is also the face of MS? Jessica was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, in 2010 as a college sophomore. Initially MS stopped her from doing some of her favorite things, like sporting heels, wearing select clothes, dancing, and doing makeup. Today, however, she has learned to cope...she's decided MS WONT STOP HER GROOVE! Learn to cope here, at The Fabulous Life of J with MS.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Adjustments ;)
Okay so if you know what MS is; you know that wearing heels can be a bit
of a challenge at times. As ladies, a lot of you probably love or loved “hot
heels”. Well I’ve got news for you; flats can be hot too! I recently had a very
severe relapse preventing me from wearing my dearly beloved heels. (I couldn't walk or even stand by myself) I still had to have something on my feet though. I got tired and a
little depressed with my boring, old, scuffed up boots and flats. So I
purchased a pair of Steve Madden "Conncord"
Rhinestone Smoking Flats.
Fabulous Steve Madden Flats!
Not only are the shoes absolutely fabulous,
but it gave my spirits a great lift! Often times, when going through a relapse,
a girl can get pretty down on herself. In those times, do something for
yourself that makes you feel good. For me, this time, it was finding a “pump”
alternative. Don’t think that just because you are limping, riding, or need
assistance that you can’t look good doing it!
Monday, April 1, 2013
A Little more about me, my dance career and MS:
Dance exercise is more than a work out for me. To others I
may look like a girl that is way too into the class and that I’m trying to actually
perform a dance concert or something. But in actuality it is a reminder of
where I have been and where I am now. In high school & college I danced and
absolutely loved it! It was fun; it kept me in shape and kept me rounded.
In
2010 I had a rude awakening. I woke up one morning unable to walk, write, talk,
drive, or dance. After going to the emergency room I was sent to a neurologist,
the fabulous Doctor Claudill Miller of the Neurology Consultants of Montgomery.
It was there that I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I was traumatized(!)…from
dancing; to disabled in the blink of an eye. No more dance, no more cheer, no
more heels. What was I going to do with myself? Once the tests were done I was transferred
to another amazing neurologist, Dr Sarah Shashy, also of the Neurology
Consultants of Montgomery. By this time I’d regained most of my motor skills
but was scared to dance.
I thought that life after MS
had no jamming and I would never dance again. But then Dr. Shashy suggested
that I try Zumba! So what did I do? I went to Zumba and jammed out! Since I
figured out that MS won't stop my groove I have gone on to be a part of the
Eclectic Dance Company at Alabama State University and volunteer with McKee Jr
High School’s dance line. 
So you see why it is more than
a fun work out for me! Dance class at Born to Dance Studio with Stacy is so
fun! I get my Beyonce fix, my old school bump and a little sexy every now and
then! I love learning new styles of dance and with Stacy's classes you with get
so many different types.
If you have multiple sclerosis there are several forms
of exercise you can do.
Of course you should discuss
it with your doctor first but I find Zumba great because there are really no
specific movements that you have to do. Having MS, specific can be pretty tiricky.
In the Zumba class as long as you do "something" like the moves, you still look
like your right! You won't feel left out or like you stand out because everyone
looks so crazy wild and free everybody in the class looks like they've got
something wrong with them anyway! If you have MS not moving is one of the worst
things you can do. If you are able Find a local gym or dance studio and get out
there and groove!
Here are some links that may be helpful and provide more information
Saturday, March 30, 2013
PHASE #1: ACCEPTANCE
I have MS, and I "Live the Fabulous Life"
For More Information, contact the National MS Society
Hello everyone! My name is Jessica Lynch. I am a 22 year old
Fabulous young woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
I love makeup, I love cute
clothes and heels, I love dance, and modeling. I know there is someone else out
there who has MS and loves the same things.
So, my purpose for this blog is to
encourage other young women with Multiple Sclerosis, that you can still "Live The
Fabulous Life With MS!!"
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