Hi again. I'm fortunate not to have the problems you describe, but wanted to point out that if driving becomes a real hazard due to lack of strength in your legs, there's always the possibility of having your car modified to use hand controls.
I know that isn't a fun prospect, but at least it would give you mobility, which is so important psychologically.
ess
My husband mentioned hand controls. How would we find out about them?
LA
I just happened to bookmark an article about this recently. It's called "The Driving Question: Do the Symptoms of MS Interfere with Your Driving?" and it's at:
http://www.msassociation.org/publications/fall06/driving.question.asp
Also, around here there is a car dealership that advertises that it specializes in all sorts of mobility devices so you might ask around and see if there's a place like that near you.
I don't know what to say about all the other stuff except that I understand why you're worried. I worry, too. I hope you have a shift in winds and your strength starts getting better.
sho
My friend has MS and uses hand controls to drive. I believe she either went to the dealer or a private garage. She basically had to re-learn how to drive and then had to take a test with DMV. She drives locally, but not on interstates. She isn't comfortable with that idea yet.
Elaine