Great posts...

and if you are diagnosed and you tell people about it, don't be surprised to hear of people that they know with MS who are in wheelchairs, can't walk, died, yet "you look normal" with a sideways glance at you.
People try to make you feel okay about your diagnosis...let it roll off your back. You know what you are dealing with, no matter how "good" you look.

That's why this place is priceless...we all "get it"...we let each other cry, scream, vent, and help dry the tears, even if it is virtual...I thank God daily for the friends here. Don't know if I could have gotten through it so far without them.

no one ever can predict the future whether they have MS or are healthy.
that's why i try to live in the now and not get upset over the maybe's.

i used to live in CO and was dx'd in '03. my neuro thought i'd be in a wheelchair at 5 yrs out. well, i'm 9 yrs out and still walk with a cane and drive my car. i'm independent. i still have to deal with things but i'm doing well.

try not to live for tomorrow but for today. i know that sounds hokey but you can only deal with what's facing you today. if things change try to accommodate to deal with changes. if you have a certain fear make a plan to face the fear. that will give you more control. around here we like to say that knowledge is power. and that gives me control over my life.