My mother had Polio growing up and was VERY closed mouthed about all she went through, and always felt like a burden on the family. We have spent many distant years apart, for many reasons. We now have some contact after years apart. There is NO WAY I could/should drag her to an MD.

Please know that your mom does NOT want to open that can of worms. She was probably in her own way trying to reach out to YOU! and did not mean to open the door to you interrogating her about whether she does or doesnt have MS.

There are many that may have it, but are quite happy with the answers they have been given and have come to terms with how to live around what ever symptoms they have. Unless your mom is not ambulatory, or is in great pain, or in such a cog fog that she is not making any sense, the best you can do is let her know you are there for her IF she ever decides to investigate it further. As for now, it sounds like she has given you her answer.

you have quite a full plate with all that is going on in your life. you have children to care for, and you yourself dont feel good. your husband is just now starting to see that you are experiencing something beyond anxiety. I know you are fighting hard to get some answers and trying to make sense of what is happening to you.

I walk that same fragile thin line with my own mom, and I know how quickly it can be blown away. Just as you would not want her standing over you to tell you how, when, and why do get things done, its not fair to do it to her.

I am glad you two are talking again. grandmoms can be awesome!