Over-exertion is often tied up with the work you do. Many people find that their job is simply not compatible with having MS. For example, a surveyor could not continue to climb up on roofs or balance along parapet walls. Two journalists could not carry on rushing about everywhere and meeting tight deadlines; a pilot had to forget about flying planes. The list is endless. Once you have MS, your ‘energy cake’ is much smaller, and   more »