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"BUT YOU STILL LOOK SO WELL...": LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
(2005) 84 minutes
Multiple Sclerosis is a much overlooked and misunderstood illness. Yet, it is the most common serious neurological disorder amongst young adults. Unknown to many, only about 30 percent of those diagnosed become severely disabled by the disorder and require a wheelchair for mobility over time.
It is the other 70 percent of the MS population, which this 84-minute video documentary focuses upon. Those individuals who "look so well" to the outside world, yet may suffer from such "invisible" symptoms as pain, numbness, fatigue, depression, vision and cognitive problems.
In 2001, our first MS documentary, "But You Look So Well..." was released. This program revisits the lives of three individuals with MS and their families who participated in that project. It reveals how these individuals and families have learned to cope and live with MS over time. The average period of diagnosis for participants is ten years. However, many suffered from symptoms for years before they were officially diagnosed.
This documentary portrays poignantly and in depth the emotional, social and physical challenges of MS on the personal and working lives of the participants. They speak openly about the difficult period when they were first diagnosed as well as how they have learned through the years to both live and thrive with MS. They also share what helps them to cope on a daily basis with this unpredictable disorder.
"What is MS?" and "MS Medications" are also important topics addressed in this program. Dr. Robert Lisak, MD, a Michigan neurologist, known internationally for his work with MS as well as a MS nurse specialist bring their professional expertise and knowledge to this project. Additional topics covered include, among other things, MS & pregnancy, MS & children, disclosure and alternative medicine. Information, programs and services available through the National MS Society are also presented.
Produced/Directed/Edited by Audrey Geyer and Kevin Lindenmuth
Executive Producers: Carl & Holly Geyer
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