The ridisulous thing is that I have had most of the symptoms for years...and I use to fight doctors to check me for some sort of an autoimmune problem...to no avail. It wasn't until this new doc ordered an MRI on my brain that anybody has discovered lesions. I think this neuro has gotten it into his head that I had strokes because of my age. I'm old too (LOL!!!) at
55. I have always had flare-ups which have progressively gotten worse. However, the symptoms of MS are the same symptoms for many disorders and diseases. It would be a blessing to be dx...even with MS. At least this limbo I have been in will be able to be treated.

My Mom is freaking out about the possibility of MS. She has watched me go downhill for years. I told her that if I am dx with MS, at least I will receive treatment. Could you please correct me if I am wrong? Isn't it true that with the proper meds, a person with MS could live a relatively okay life?