About Stephen Walker

Hello, I’m Stephen Walker, a father, husband, retired engineer — and someone who’s been living with multiple sclerosis since 1994. That was the year my life took a sharp turn at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. I’d always been methodical, practical, and resilient — traits honed through years in engineering. But no training prepares you for hearing the words, “You have MS.”

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1994, and I write from the perspective of lived experience — never as a clinician.

Since that day, I’ve spent over three decades living with this unpredictable illness. And while MS has taken things from me — including my driving licence and my mobility — it’s also given me something I never expected: a deeper understanding of who I am and what truly matters.

Stephen Walker Contemplative
Stephen Walker

Why I Started MyMSisMe

When I was first diagnosed, the internet was still in its infancy. Information was scarce, and support was even scarcer. I felt adrift in a sea of uncertainty, unsure what the future held or how to prepare for it.

Years later, I realised something: the best information doesn’t always come from textbooks or consultants — it comes from real people living real lives with MS. That’s why I created MyMSisMe.

This site isn’t a medical journal. It’s not a place for miracle cures or false hope. It’s a place for real talk, lived experience, and the small victories that get us through each day.

What You’ll Find Here

  • My MS Journey — reflections, lessons, and those turning points that reshaped my mindset
  • Coping Strategies — practical tips for dealing with fatigue, cognitive fog, stress, and mobility issues
  • Life & Work with MS — stories about leaving my engineering job, learning to work from home, and navigating benefits
  • MS-Friendly Lifestyle — thoughts on diet, supplements, gut health, and staying mentally agile
  • Support & Resilience — finding meaning, staying connected, and pushing through hard days

Everything I write comes from personal experience, always grounded in logic — and, occasionally, seasoned with Scottish wit.

What You won’t find Here

  • Medical Advice – I am not a medical practitioner, I am an aging MSer.
  • Miracle cures or silver bullets – No protocols, no “one weird trick,” no promises that a particular diet, supplement, or mindset will fix everything. Life with MS is rarely that tidy.
  • Instruction manuals for living – There’s no “right way” to do this. What works for one person might be useless — or exhausting — for another.
  • Preaching, judging, or toxic positivity – Bad days are allowed. So are grumpy thoughts, dark humour, and sitting still when the world insists you should “push through.”
  • Clinical language – This isn’t a medical reference site. It’s a lived-experience space — closer to a conversation than a consultation.

More About Me

I live in Scotland with my wife of over 30 years, surrounded (though not always physically!) by a big, blended family: three sons from my first marriage and two stepchildren. They’ve all grown into strong, capable adults I’m immensely proud of.

Before MS changed my trajectory, I worked in a wide range of technical roles — from telephone and computer engineering to being a sound engineer in Edinburgh’s 1970s music scene. Nowadays, I write, blog, and stay mentally sharp with some calculated investing and continued curiosity.

A Life Lived in Motion

Long before MS became a defining part of my life, I was defined by movement. My younger years were filled with the thrill of competitive windsurfing, a passion that evolved naturally from dinghy sailing with my father during my childhood. We raced together across lochs and coastlines, chasing wind and bonding over spray and sails.

Windsurfing an a Scottish Loch
Windsurfing an a Scottish Loch

That love for water never left me. On holiday in the Lake District, I once tried water-skiing for the first time — and to everyone’s amazement, I got up and stayed up on my very first attempt. I like to credit the years I spent skiing in the Scottish Highlands — at Aviemore, Glenshee, and Glencoe — every time the snow arrived and my father bundled us into the car.

Those early years on the water and the piste didn’t just give me physical strength — they taught me balance, resilience, and how to recover after a fall. Lessons I still carry with me today.

Let’s Connect

It’s expected that I open up my inbox to welcome your enquiries, but, that would be an additional responsibility that would be detrimental to my happy-go-lucky lifestyle.

So, I will not invite you to send in your questions because I am not qualified to answer them.

I do maintain a contact page and I will endeavour to respond to any queries you have about the web site but I won’t be drawn into medical discussions.

One Final Thought

Alongside MyMSisMe, I also run a small number of personal sites that explore other parts of my life and interests — including RKIriter, where I write about music and lyrics, and Walkeropedia, a growing collection of plain-English answers to everyday questions.

Living with MS is not about pretending everything is fine. It’s about adapting. About recognising that some days will be hard — and some will surprise you. If we can learn from each other along the way, all the better.

MS has been part of my life for decades — but everyone’s journey is different. If you have concerns about your health, speak with a qualified medical professional.

Disclaimer

Everything here is written from my own lived experience of multiple sclerosis. I’m not a clinician, and nothing on this site is intended as medical advice — just one person’s account of learning to adapt, cope, and keep going.

Thanks for being here. I hope you’ll stay a while.
Stephen Walker