[QUOTE=Jules A;382899]My family prides themselves on being rugged stock and my previous strategy of saying "I'm doing good" whenever asked (because people really don't give a hoot and also I personally can't stand a whiner no matter how justified their whining is) seemed to lead my immediate circle to think that my version of MS isn't and won't ever be an issue.

There is NO excuse for ignorance...but it happens unfortunately. I'm sorry. It IS frustrating and sometimes you feel alone. My mother is just as unsupportive. Just get in the habit of saying "fine" when asked how you are. You know who you can turn to and avoid. YOU come first and your health. Good luck.