I too encourage you to keep reading, BUT and thats a big BUT I want you to remember that MS doesnt affect two people the same way. Even twins!

Some of us will have a mild course, and stuff will come, and stuff will go. Others will have a downhill slide. You wont know which one you are till you put some time, and milage behind you.

Either way...it WILL be ok! You will come here, and ask "what is this?!" and we will help calm you. btw, anxiety is also common in MS patients. The need to over examine your body, and the easily ramped up stress. Loads of us do that. We learn to temper it with good reasoned, rational investigation.

If you find cures that cure everything from Acne to Zip lock, please see that as a flashing light of warning! To cure cancer you MUST ramp UP the immune system. To help MS you need to CALM the immune system. You cant have it both ways.

You are going to hear from friends, family and co workers who know of a old neighbors cousin who has a sister, that works with a man who had MS and after 2 years...(insert your own story) it will either be tragic and they give you the "poor you" face, or it will be a dramatic healing and they will want you to try whatever therapy they took. You get used to the stories, and start to tell folks "My MD and I are looking into that! thanks!" and WALK AWAY! I am not saying dont try research things, just use your noggin.

The early road, early days of MS are extremely stressful. Hang in there, and take ONE step at a time. You are on step 2 and your mind has dragged you to step 103. Take a breath, and know that you are in good company here. Hang tight.