B2Y, I have had MS since my early 20's (probably before). Still it took many years to get the correct diagnosis.

I think when I had to leave my job and go on SSD is when I decided this was very serious and that I needed to shape up in every way I could - meditation, diet change (veggie), PT, massage and exercise as in walking- not machines.

And yes, I am more vigilant since then about the colonoscopies, and flu shots, etc. Not crazy vigilant but aware.

ANN