Leicestershire woman left housebound by neurological condition

A Leicestershire woman was left housebound and isolated by a neurological condition, but is now turning her life around. Emma Louise was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) nearly

30 years ago and it turned her life on its head. Emma, from Loughborough, was diagnosed with MS in 1996 and says her condition has gradually got worse in the years since, limiting her

mobility. MS is a neurological condition that affects the brain and/or spinal cord and can cause symptoms like problems with vision, arm or leg movement, balance issues and potentially

serious disability. The effects of MS on Emma's life were profound as her ability to freely move became ever more restricted. The 54-year-old said: "As my condition got worse, it

became too difficult for me to get a mobility scooter into a car or a bus and I was left feeling alone and restricted. I spent almost five years barely venturing beyond a stone's throw

from my home." READ MORE:Leicester woman had double mastectomy at 27 after discovering she had cancer gene By 2014, Emma said she had become completely isolated at home. Once able to

walk with the help of aids such as a rollator walker, the pain and fatigue eventually became unbearable, and she stopped leaving the house unless absolutely necessary. She said: "I was

desperate for something that would help me get out and about, but every electric wheelchair that met my needs was far beyond my budget. I genuinely thought finding an affordable option was

just a dream." Luckily, Emma found her solution from the Fenetic Wellbeing hybrid wheelchair which has allowed her to move about freely. She said: "I was nervous about using and

relying on a wheelchair again, but in a one-to-one appointment, the team introduced me to a lightweight hybrid model that I could easily push myself if the battery ran out. For the first

time in years, independence felt within reach." No longer constrained by her MS, Emma has become an active member of her local community. She has joined the ‘Disabled Ramblers’ on a

trip to Snowdonia and rediscovered her love for music and movement at the ABBA Voyage experience. Her life has properly changed too and in 2021 with her newfound freedom, fulfilled a

long-term dream of getting a dog, a Romanian rescue named Dolly. The pair spend most weekends exploring the outdoors. Founder and mobility expert at Fenetic Wellbeing, Thomas Appelbee, said:

"Our mission has always been to provide affordable and inclusive mobility solutions that enable independent living. Emma’s story shows how powerful the right wheelchair can be in

restoring freedom and quality of life." WE ARE NOW BRINGING YOU THE LATEST UPDATES ON WHATSAPP FIRST