I'm also new to this,never had any health issues in my life,just turned 57(i say i;m a 57 chevy)was diagnosed after several years thinking it was a back problem,and walking stupid,by a motor neuron specialist at mayo clinic,scottsdale,az.that i have primary progressive multiple sclerosis..wow,,what a shock!{this was 3/4/11)i'm a very positive person but finding myself on a very emotional roller coaster!actually will see a ms Dr.on 4/1/11 finally,I guess its all the unknown,that has me confused!..Thanks,bigal

Hi, just wanted to welcome you to the community! (I like your '57 Chevy reference, that's my favorite classic car!) A diagnosis like that out of the blue really blindsides you, doesn't it? My diagnosis crept up on me, and I finally got diagnosed after a long period of limbo, so I sort of had time to "get used" to the idea. I don't know which is worse!

It's understandable for something like that to knock you for a loop, but if you're a positive person by nature, you've already got an advantage! You'll find lots of support here, I promise!