Hi Jim: In the spring of '06 (age 53) I started limping and was winded when walking. By November I had bad pain in my feet (later found out it was nerve pain). The severe pain was what brought me to a doctor. When the doctor observed my gait he ordered an MRI which dx me as having MS. I also hope your ex doesn't have MS, but we are here to support her if she does - you've come to the right place!