I was actually fairly relieved to get my MS diagnosis. I was in a psych ward beating myself up for having what I thought was depression. I had experienced some minor incidents of self harm because I was so humiliated and frustrated with the invisibility of what I was experiencing. (I have a loooong history of depression and anxiety. I am not judging the value of depression, just describing my disappointment.) I think knowing what you are dealing with is incredibly important, let alone the medical profession knowing what you are dealing with. All the same, MS is such an individual and often isolating condition to experience and having people like you sharing their knowledge and experiences is very, very helpful.

I have been tested and tested.

Thank you Vickie for another informative and inspiring video! I love hearing your story. My milestone is that this morning I went back to work for the first time after my diagnosis in january. I only spent two hours there and mainly chatted with my beloved colleagues. But… it’s another step forwards! Keep up the great work with your video’s!

Thank you for your positive attitude. Diagnosed Feb 9 this year although I've had MS for at least 15 years and didn't know. Initial feeling was relief that I finally had a diagnosis. Still processing and it's been hard. PPMS so consistent decline with no breaks. Working super hard on health priorities with Naturopath, Chiropractic and PT.

I was diagnosed last year, 5/26/2023. I am 57, so late onset MS. It's been quite a year to say the least. Luckily I have Dr. Aaron Boster as my MS Specialist. I am still figuring out how to live with MS, who I am with the disease. Thanks for the videos.

My diagnosis date was May 2, 2000--that makes it yeasy to say how many years it's been since diagnosis:24. My diagnosis was very different from yours: I went to hospitatl in the middle of the night with an excruciating headache. A doctor dianosed me that night. The next day, the hospital called and took the diagnosis back! A month later, a new symptom made it official. I've thought of making a video about my story. Why haven't I? Because everything takes longer when you have MS? Or maybe because MS isn't all my life is about, and I don't want to give it that prominent a role in my life. It's been there for more than half of my life, but I'm okay, too 😊 Avonex, Rebif, Tysabri, Gilenya, Mavenclad.

I was diagnosed 8 years ago. I love your videos ❤️ What medication do you take?

I fought in the Korengal Valley, of Afghanistan. The VA says I have TBI. I thought all of my symptoms were because TBI. One day I was skateboarding and fell the fall broke my femur and I had to go in for surgery. My doctor wondered how I was able to break my hip at such a young age. She scanned my brain to see if my pituitary gland was enlarged. She said she thinks she found what may be. Ms I went to a neurologist. He ordered another MRI and diagnosed me with Ms. He told me Cameron you have Ms. What do you want to do? I had never heard about Ms. I didn't know what to do. I left and sat in my car and I started crying. I cried so hard. I thought I was going to die. I thought it was terminal. I'm not even 40 years old yet. I'm trying my best to stay active and diet. I eat clean as clean as I can. Anyways, sometimes I slip and eat dirty but I try to eat clean. I don't drink alcohol. I don't smoke. I just want to live to be an old man and a grandfather. Thank you for your videos. You really do help me by sharing your wisdom. I can be better at dealing with this disease. Thank you

Thank you

I recently moved to Phoenix Arizona 3 months ago and have been bathing in sunlight everyday and I'm noticing better Functions throughout my body and I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in July of 2022... I just recognized that that was part of your channel's name so🎉🎉🎉🎉

Wonderful video Vickie! You must be such an inspiration and source of information for others dealing with MS!❤️

Love your videos Vickie! Always so inspiring! 🧡

WOW! Reading these comments from other MS people is inspiring. I have PPMS and figured I would be looking forward to a life of pain and difficulty. But hearing this makes me feel like I can comfortably live to my 100s. Longevity is very strong in my family. Right now at 55, I’m doing good, however reading this make it all better! Thanks!

I do as well it's 2 years and I was diagnosed on April 1. But I have PPMS and difficulty with walking. I also work on sleep, exercises, diet but unfortunately not helping too much. Stopped driving last November but have high hopes still. All the best. Your videos care great.

Yes on the living well with MS and chronic illness course we need more of them out there. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

WOW! April 2017 I had sterilization surgery, because I didn't want to have children living with MS, MS diagnosis was August 2013. I went 2--3 years without symptoms, and Yes my neurologist was like I'm still young and healthy go live my life. but I see him annually for MRIs and follow ups then constant blood work for the DMT - Aubagio. I was already on government disability benefits trying to figure out what is "live my life", but I'm in low income poverty" For me I don't want to live my life if my disability income keeps me below the poverty line and constantly stressed out financially.

Hi Vickie , it’s Vickie here 😊. Thank you for this , your journey is very similar to mine , lm 54 and although l was only officially diagnosed in Feb 2023 l have had symptoms for years starting in 2008 with severely optic neuritis. I have a very positive attitude ( most of the time ) and exercise daily in the form of my two hour job in a school kitchen which sees me washing the floor , moving tables and walking are the kitchen whilst l do my job . Don’t get me wrong even though l only work for just two hours per day l still have to have a seated break of a few minutes due to my drop foot and pain which comes from it that slows me down . At the end of my shift lm totally wiped out and rest has to follow.Its very challenging and hard every day but lm determined to continue for as long as my body will allow me to . My diet is pretty good ( admittedly could be better ) and all l drink is water 💦 , l practice mindfulness daily and sleep well . I totally agree that exercise is SO very important to our health in general and more so when you have MS . I too follow neurologist Dr Aaron Boster and Dr Bieber vis KZbin together with yourself and l really find all of the advice give as a collective to be invaluable. Thank you

❤ 2 yr Anniversary Is June. Diet on point. Sleep on point. Weight training still have to get more consistent. You look great.

My mom has MS. My mom was 29 or 30 when she was diagnosed back in the early 1980's. I was only one or two. She's 72 now, and is in a wheelchair now because of it. I'm 44, and having a mom with MS was a normal part of my childhood. I thought every mom used a cane at some.

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Hi, Thank you for your video. Happy the Memorial day. ❤

Is possoble to following all your advices may cure MS? I am suffering from the same. Pl guide from your experience. Please mention your email

I love that you call it a condition and not a disease. Because I call it a condition and not a disease. 🙈 I also love that I was notified of this video yesterday when I spoke to a dietitian who specializes in MS… And everything that she said you said also and that’s amazing. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us, fellow MSers ❤️

My hearing is affected by my MS. My hearing test results come out normal because these tests do not measure neurological impairments. I have some type of auditory nerve damage. Also, if there is any background noise, then I cannot hear what someone sitting next to me, or across from me, is saying to me. Nor can I hear what is being said when people whisper to me. People who slur their speech drives me nuts. I cannot understand what they are saying, yet when I am fatigued, my speech becomes slurred.😮

I've had all of these symptoms sadly. I left the workforce at 18 when I was diagnosed. It was aggressive and world shattering for my family who cares for me.

So funny!

Huntingtons disease has no cure or treatment you keep going we got this

Speak for the people in the back you are my inspiration I have Huntingtons disease

I also try to fast after 6:30 pm

I eat cous cous salads alot with habanero hot sauce yummy 😋

So nice to see someone eating healthy with Ms i was diagnosed with Huntingtons disease and i feel diet and exercise help me alot i follow mind diet which is nuts fish beans chicken and a salad once a day i love the green fruit smoothie mixed dark greens with fruit i love it and i eat blueberries alot

Many of us are having all over chronic body pain. Inflammation and it’s being completely dismissed by the doctor! We are being neglected by doctor and hospital! And MS is horrible! And to over look it or think that someone doesn’t have MS is nuts that they didn’t do more, she should sue them!

Great video with useful information, thanks for sharing.

I am 20 years old. I have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Prior to that, i got sharp shooting pain in my right hand that comes and goes, the doctor treated it with medication but couldn’t find a reason. I have vertigo everytime I change my position which causes me to fall sometimes. Every now and then I get a burning sensation in one of foot which also comes and goes. I get air hunger in summers which makes me feel like I will pass out soon. My blood tests are normal. I went to the doctors and they said I had hyperrflexia and referred me to the specialist who said it is all because of anxiety. I also get random emotional outbursts. I have had anxiety since I was a kid and I know enough to tell this isn’t it. I do think I have MS, but no one will listen

I am 20 years old. I have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Prior to that, i got sharp shooting pain in my right hand that comes and goes, the doctor treated it with medication but couldn’t find a reason. I have vertigo everytime I change my position which causes me to fall sometimes. Every now and then I get a burning sensation in one of foot which also comes and goes. I get air hunger in summers which makes me feel like I will pass out soon. My blood tests are normal. I went to the doctors and they said I had hyperrflexia and referred me to the specialist who said it is all because of anxiety. I also get random emotional outbursts. I have had anxiety since I was a kid and I know enough to tell this isn’t it. I do think I have MS, but no one will listen

I am 20 years old. I have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Prior to that, i got sharp shooting pain in my right hand that comes and goes, the doctor treated it with medication but couldn’t find a reason. I have vertigo everytime I change my position which causes me to fall sometimes. Every now and then I get a burning sensation in one of foot which also comes and goes. I get air hunger in summers which makes me feel like I will pass out soon. My blood tests are normal. I went to the doctors and they said I had hyperrflexia and referred me to the specialist who said it is all because of anxiety. I also get random emotional outbursts. I have had anxiety since I was a kid and I know enough to tell this isn’t it. I do think I have MS, but no one will listen

I am 20 years old. I have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Prior to that, i got sharp shooting pain in my right hand that comes and goes, the doctor treated it with medication but couldn’t find a reason. I have vertigo everytime I change my position which causes me to fall sometimes. Every now and then I get a burning sensation in one of foot which also comes and goes. I get air hunger in summers which makes me feel like I will pass out soon. My blood tests are normal. I went to the doctors and they said I had hyperrflexia and referred me to the specialist who said it is all because of anxiety. I also get random emotional outbursts. I have had anxiety since I was a kid and I know enough to tell this isn’t it. I do think I have MS, but no one will listen to

Agree, education and reaching out is key

Great information as always