Charlie

Go to medical school! Pursue your dreams! What would happen if you ended up with a mild course of the disease and you look back and feel regret that you didn't pursue it? Or what if 10 years from now the myelin repair drugs come out or they find a way to stop the disease.? There are so many variables.

My clinic has a neurologist that got MS the 2nd year of med school. The neuro is still in practice 10 years later and going strong!

You might also consider going to school as a PA--physician's assistant (since it is less time).

One short story. When I first got diagnosed I was looking to buy a house. I thought I should buy a one story house to prepare for the future in case I wind up not being able to walk. An MS social worker told me to buy what I wanted (2 story or even 3!) because you cannot predict the future. Do what makes you happy. This doesn't mean living in denial of the disease. It means taking care of yourself physically AND emotionally (i.e. not letting anxiety get the best you).

Good luck.