I know where you're coming from, Beth. I, too, tend to downplay and hide my symptoms. Mostly because no one really "sees" me at my worst.

During the day when I have to take a nap or not complete something because of spasticity pain or just fatigue.

When the pain in my arms and legs just gets to me and I cry. Or when I end up taking something for it (Neurontin) and that makes my balance issues worse. There is usually nobody here to share the experience with me.

So. . . . when they ask "how are you" my canned response is "fine". Then...when I do complain about something it's sort of a shock and everyone gets worried. Or when they actually see me on a "bad day".

I just wish they could "know" what I go through without them having to have MS!