Healthies Member Spotlight: Jon H.

I started working for my current company at the beginning of February 2011. I’ve had MS for over 7 years but only started having trouble with it the past few. It primarily effects my gait through the symptoms of fatigue and spasticity. Together, they severely limit my walking distance when I regularly used to run at least 2 ½ miles on hills. I also used to be a touring drummer and am now completely impaired from that pursuit. 

I have to park pretty far from my office, and hobble as I may, have pushed through to reach my truck/office even when it seemed like my destination was an impossibility. Now almost a month later, my strength has increased as has my endurance, and I’ve found myself keeping pace with those who are not in a hurry. I definitely have my bad days, but that’s the way it goes with this condition. Being able to track my activity with Virgin HealthMiles will make sure my steps stay above a certain level, as sitting increases my stiffness and spasticity. 

That’s the long and the short of it. I’ve always been an active person/musician, and now I have assistance in making them my way of life again.

 

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Comments

[John Doe]

Maybe Aetna will mandate someone using a cattle prod to make you walk even faster (joking). You and the rest of us do not need anyone to help us, we can manage on our own. I have been paying into the medical system for 35 years without asking questions. I would like Aetna to give me maximum coverage without any conditions, as I need it now the most.

[Meg Baker]

Wonderful story, Jon! Very inspiring to all of us.

To your health!
Meg

[Betsy]

I love your attitude and your persistence. You're an inspiration to all of us.

[Dot Frenette]

Great for you John! You inspire me to keep on keepin' on!!!

Dot-Jax

[Helen]

Your story is inspirational, Jon! Keep on, keepin' on! :-)