Also it is normally found in the younger folks. Scared me silly when it first acted up on me too. I don't really see how it could be related to autoimmuine, but it is hard not to follow all the leads you get related to what is happening with your body. With MS there is alot to know, but the MS doesn't mean you wont get other common ailments as well. Don't sluff every thing off as MS.

Hope the costo goes away soon for ya (and the others). Really it is the least of your worries right now imho