A mum who was diagnosed with a chronic illness after returning from a holiday in Morocco has shared her coping strategies for the extreme heat that triggers her illness. Mother-of-two Linda Hoskins, from West Lothian, was on holiday in Morocco in 2012 when she struggled to keep up with conversations and found it hard to function.
The 37-year-old dismissed it because of the 42C heat, but became worried when she returned home and symptoms continued. Weeks after returning to Scotland, the mum-of-two lost her ability to walk and use her legs for weeks before doctors' tests and scans revealed that she had Multiple Sclerosis, reports Edinburgh Live.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It's a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability.
