fritz
WHO HE IS
clinical profile
42-year-old; male; single; pilot (retired) Determined to keep his independence; hoping to begin new career
Feb 2014 o Noticeable walking difficulty with a tendency to trip and fall when not paying attention as well as feeling “clumsy” o EDSS Score: 3.0 Aug 2015 (PPMS confirmed) Jan 2017
What Fritz feels is most at stake: Missed career opportunity
o Remonstrated obvious decline in ability to run and walk long distances o Neurological exam demonstrated spastic gait with circumduction of the right leg, weakness, brisk muscle stretch reflexes in the legs o EDSS Score: 4.0
“MS has grounded me. It has taken away my identity. I’ve only ever wanted to fly. Now it’s hard to determine what I can do next. And, if my disabilities get worse, can I realistically expect a new career?”