It is a hard and scary time going through the dx process with any disease. What you are going through is normal. You will be ok and you will be able to get through it.

Something for you to keep in mind. There are many MSers that lead normal lives. They have minimal problems and/or flares and continue to do the things they normally do. Most MSers fall somewhere in between minimal problems and complete disability.

Additionally, I'm not sure what symptoms you are having but since your rheumatoid factor is high and your ANA is above normal, it may be that some of what you are experiencing is from RA. Did your doctor mention RA to you?

Hang in there and know that you will be just fine and we are here to help you through it.