Fums: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger

This episode is the fifth part of our international series where Kathy talks to MS’ers from around the world, to see how their diagnosis and treatment experiences differ from in the U.S.Today's guest is Col Chandler,a surfer, artist, entrepreneur and energetic MS Ambassador from Queensland, Australia, who was diagnosed in 2014. Col is relentlessly positive, seeing his diagnosis with Primary Progressive MS as an opportunity for change, not necessarily for diminishment.Topics covered include:Col's initial symptoms and eventual diagnosis with Primary Progressive MSThe support he received in hospital post-diagnosis in both Private and Public health schemesThe importance of exercise and Zen meditationThe changes to Col's life goals following his diagnosisCol's decision to step away from his own business in the technology sector to concentrate on his artResources mentioned in this episode (clickable links):Col's website, including his artwork and blogA Facebook page for Col's artworkCo