Welcome to the site Sheena, but before you freak out too much I want you to know that I was diagnosed in 1977.

That's 30 years and six months ago! I worked 4 days a week until 5 months ago in a busy hospital setting...that made it 30 years and one month since diagnosis! I still walk (occassionally with a cane), but only because I've been a bit unsteady on my feet lately.

I was 25 years old when I was diagnosed Sheena, I'm now 56! Don't give up hope, and do not expect the worst. MS is not a death sentence, nor is a life sentence in a wheel chair.

You may not be one of the lucky ones....only time can tell that., but not everybody becomes disabled Sheena. In fact approx one third never become disabled in any way, and I believe those figures are getting better all the time.

Keep thinking positively, and keep in contact with all of us on the site. We're here to support you in whatever way we can.