Friends, and even some family disappearing is a common theme in any long term illness. From Cancer to MS. It seems folks can be sympathetic for a short period and even quite helpful, but after a few weeks, or months, many just want to get on with their busy lives, and we get further and further from their minds, their lives, and their to do list. The visits turn into phone calls to say "sorry, I was so busy, I didnt make it over there today" and we say "oh, thats ok, dont worry about it, I know you have things to do." and then, we go from an almost daily call to a once a week. Hang in there. your true friends will either rise to the challenge, or you will meet new friends who meet a new standard of what is acceptable behavior in a friend.

You have a group of instant friends here. We may not be face to face, but we walk the same path. Diagnosed or not, we walk the same path. It may help once your conditions calms, if it calms to get out to volunteer at places that would have folks that would be more understanding. Or attend some local MS support groups, or some local events. Making new friends can be so much fun.

Hang in there, and keep us updated.