Hi kerOpi,

You've had some pretty unsettling experiences, what with the "normal" MRI that turned out to be abnormal, and the neuro who was so blunt, on top of your physical symptoms.

The story about the MRI should shake all of us up. It's obvious to me that mistakes can be made in interpreting MRIs--and that's the test the doctors are using as THE test when it comes to MS questions.

As others have said, your life isn't over. You'll probably need to make some adjustments here and there but I can't imagine why you think you can't have another child.

I've been reading MS forums for years and have noticed many, many people with MS who go on to have children after the diagnosis--and to raise those children successfully.

A few opt not to because they don't feel they could stand the years of extra strain, but each person has to decide that on her own and evaluate what her MS is like, bearing in mind that MS is nothing if not unpredictable.

You'll find there are many, many people with MS all around you. People I've known for many years have suddenly told me they have MS and have had it all along. It can be invisible.

--People often live to a ripe old age with MS. I've heard of one person of 97, and I've had MS for nearly 34 years now.

You've had a recent shock in learning that you have MS. Give it time.