Cognitive Impairment: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Confuse Friends and Family

[@brendapotter5879]

Thank you for all the information on MS.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Any time!

[@delaineymacphearson6850]

So what I have been told from primary is that the mri shows lessened venous flow, possibly due to aging but I need to fallow up with neurology and the rest of the testing to know what’s happening. Hurry up and wait some more.

[@anasangel43]

This made me a little emotional. I was going to school to be a doctor but when I got sick, I had a sudden decline in my grades. I ended up failing out of school after already completing 5 years of school. Everyone thought I was depressed so they never took me seriously when I repeatedly said something is wrong. As time went on, I started to struggle in other areas of my life. My family knows MS effected my memory so it’s their favorite thing to use against me in an argument so I never know if I’m really forgetting that much or if it’s their easy win to all disagreements. It’s like my brain is waterlogged or I’m waking up from anesthesia sometimes. Part of my problem is my severe spasms have caused me to stay slightly dissociated to mentally deal with the pain. Too much stimuli is so exhausting that I have severe emotional outburst that I never had before my last MS attack. It’s so sad sometimes but doctors like you help me feel validated and heard.

[@bigrigchristfollower9020]

I know this comment is old, I'm sorry I hope you are doing better and I hope you didn't give up completely on working in the Medical Field. I was a Medical Assistant back in 2006 but left the Medical Field and went to driving trucks but back in 2018 I was having issues with my back and when I went to the doctor they did an MRI and referred me to see a specialist and they were saying I needed a Spinal Fusion. My pain would go away for about a year or so and I brushed it off because I was not going to do a Spinal Fusion if I could help it, so, in 2021 I started having issues with my back again and started losing my balance, getting blurry vision off and on and getting fatigued so I was thinking it had to do with my disc in lower back so I found a place that did what they call a Spinal Laminectomy. I got the Spinal Laminectomy Surgery but was still having problems after about 3 months so I went into the Emergency Room and told them my symptoms and after several MRI'S , CAT Scan and blood tests she said I had Multiple Sclerosis, I am still waiting to see a Neurologist, I saw one at the Hospital but still waiting to see my Neurologist. This is hard and I go through one day of feeling like I am going to quit trying to work because of the way I feel but then the next day feeling good so I understand that you were probably having those days when you did this message but I would like to say you have enough knowledge that you can be a Nurse if you choose not to keep going for a Physician, God Bless you and your family and I hope you are doing well.

[@vanessagalbreath663]

TRUE TRUE : (

[@michel3691]

I'm not a doctor, but I care about you and have the same symptoms. Members of my family use the forgetfulness against me too.

[@Livingstone497]

You have described what I went through and was getting worse until I stopped taking Gabapentin after reading stories of what others have been through while on this drug. I quit and starting taking Duloxetine within a month my cognition improved significantly and bonus the Duloxetine took away my pain and I felt better than I ever have while taking Gabapentin. I hope you are feeling improved.

[@shireenramnarain4005]

My husband ,a narcissist uses this against me as well ​@@michel3691

[@ezaserrano4677]

After I watched this video I became a bit misty eyed. Sometimes it’s indescribably frustrating to find the words I need to express my symptoms but now I’m recognizing that, that is okay. Thank you for giving me the words

[@AaronBosterMD]

it is my honor.

[@ezaserrano4677]

@@AaronBosterMD it means so much to me that I can be understood

[@shireenramnarain4005]

We r only understood by people who have this condition I have ms n nobody understands sometimes even doctors But im lucky i have beautiful kids Thank u for ur advice n support

[@jenngranados825]

I felt much better reading this comment and of course watching this video! Here I was thinking my English wasn’t very good because I am a native Spanish speaker but since last year I been struggling to find the words to express myself I know what I want to say but can’t physically say the words!

[@bperales1]

@@jenngranados825hola! Estoy leyendo los comentarios, y me cruze con el tuyo que eres nativa espanola como yo. Tengo desde 2022 que mi cuerpo empezo em decline, examenes y mas examenes y hasta la fecha no me dan un diagnostico... dicen.. quiza esto quiza esto otro... en fin , aqui estoy educandome tambien yo...

[@amommyof2637]

So hard to live with this. On top of menopause. School aged children still. You're right. No human person not experiencing this could truly understand the depth of it.

[@laur9814]

Dr Boster, I was diagnosed with MS when I was 21 or 22 years old. I think the hardest part is that not only do I have to live with it, the people in my life don’t understand it, I can’t explain it to them, it’s hard to believe what you can’t see. But I want to thank you so very much for posting not only this informational video but for all. I am so grateful to have stumbled upon your channel I appreciate what you are doing and I wish you were my doctor hahaha 🤣

[@saltfarmkids]

I completely agree. Sometimes the people close to you think they understand it all but they don’t. This really hurts.

[@Texasgirl150]

Now I understand why I have become so socially awkward. I don’t know how to explain it to friends and family but I see their confusion. Thank you so much for explaining it.

[@terryb.5356]

OMG this totally explains why i have had issues in various jobs in the last 8 years.. I would have brain fog after a meeting and forget the details that we just discussed.. or I would be wiped out at 2pm... or would confuse meetings/emails, even though it was all on my calendar. Finally asked for accommodations, but even that didn't help. So I left my last position on workplace disability, and am working from home doing a little freelance work and some cat sitting - and am so much better. No stress, no worries about meetings/remembering details (even though I took good notes). I can sleep when I need (I was sleep deprived) and exercise more (to keep me limber), use my scooter more rather than double forearm canes to look like I could mobilize. Thank you for your good words - I am now a new subscriber!

[@pennymcblaneake1684]

Dr B this made me cry because I’m going through this all over again. As you know I had to leave my nursing career in 2012 because of my various issues with cognitive issues. I recently decided to go back to a different role part time and I am soooo frustrated!! Everything you just described is ME exactly!! After 2 to 3 hours I am experiencing difficulties. I know the people I work with don’t have a clue what MS is let alone how it affects people. I feel like giving a mini in-service but most of my pharmacy coworkers are youngsters who might perceive it as me trying to make excuses. I have always been open about my MS and not afraid to educate others, but this is a different situation and I’m not sure how to handle it.

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Penny I’m right there with you You saved me a lot of typing thank you

[@freethinkeralways]

I'm in absolutely same situation as well. I had to leave several jobs after disclosing my MS dx because people in medical field, especially in nursing, make your life miserable. Im usually trying not to disclose as to untrained eye my MS is not obvious. However, every time after 3-5 yrs of uneventful employment, the bad attack comes & I have to disclose. It's the same as painting target on my back Not being A+ employee any longer due to attacks & meds side effects + worsening cognitive issues, I also have to deal with people setting me up & being under microscope with everything I do. Please, hang on there. You are not alone.

[@clairesmith8120]

Sadly I had to give up nursing too, I really miss it 😢 I am having difficulties with mobility and I can't do those long shifts anymore. Take care 😘

[@momx5]

DR BOSTER WOW always right on it!! I've been struggling to explain my "Im tired, cant really think right now, ahh just need a second to regather myself or ahhh I'm done for the day... my husband n family look at me n say but you look healthy or you were fine a few hours or you should take an energy drink that will work.. Dr B you should be a requirement for employers, families n friends of us who suffer from MS BUT to the world "dont look sick or dont look like you have MS" THANK YOU DR B FOR GIVING US THE WORDS AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WE ARE FEELING!! YOU ARE AMAZING!! PLEASE DONT STOP MAKING VIDEOS TO EDUCATE US N OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!

[@swiles]

I was diagnosed in 09/23, I found your channel today, and I've already watched several of your videos. You're amazing. You say so many things that make me feel so understood

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

That is definitely one to share with the spouse who is tired of hearing how tired I am because “he’s tired too and still does x,y,z”. I know it’s got to be hard dealing with a spouse like me so this one has already been sent to his inbox. I have tried to explain that my fatigue is like I’ve run a marathon and can’t lift a muscle in my body to work, daily.. but he still doesn’t get that when I haven’t done anything all day. Hoping this helps him get it. It’s so hard to explain!

[@squirrlygrrlg]

Duuuuude! Thank you so much for this video! I have been struggling to explain to people about my M.S., and the expressions and ramifications of it. I am going to send people this video because it definitely helps explain what has and is going on with me. Most people have no idea what M.S. is and to what extents it impacts those with it. Thank you for a thorough and concise (and relatively quick) way to explain much of these things!

[@AaronBosterMD]

You're very welcome!

[@debbiedean3165]

I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes, I wish that I had you for my Dr., I'm in a relapse now and stress factors that I can't control. I'm scared ... anyway, I get so tired of hearing myself try to pre-explain what I'm going through before a Dr appointment, or after meeting a new friend, knowing that I'm going to have to explain "MS" and the importance of managing my life to avoid relapses if possible. You are the best, I'm saving this particular video to share with anyone, if they care--semantics, I use a word and of course even the kindest person might think they understand. Thank you so much, I watch so many of your videos, someone understands, you understand, the people here understand. Dear people here, living with MS, let's be happy and have a beautiful day, we can define what happiness and beautiful days are, in our lives. I need to join MS groups, people who understand. Why hasn't my Dr brought up all of the information you have? He's a good Dr, and a kind person. Maybe I'm not really being honest with him about how things really are,

[@deb9784]

I have a dear friend who is living in a nursing home. As her POA, this video helps to explain the stress and exaperation she often feels and how hard it is fir her to process and express. Her roommate was screaming each night for months! Finally, we were able to have her roomate moved to allow her to rest by the grace of God! I wish I had seen this video earlier, so I would have pushed harder to bring her relief sooner! But thank you for giving me an education in the obstacles she faces daily!

[@marierossler7325]

Thank you another great video. I suffer incredible fatigue. At one time I was on the Dean’s list at University. I worked part time throughout school. Now I can barely concentrate through your wonderful video.

[@elizabetheubanks8964]

I mentioned adderall to my doc, when diagnosed with chronic fatigue and they acted like I was nuts! (again)

[@Haghenveien]

Something difficult to explain is how cognitive issues affect your physical performance and viceversa. For example the more brain fogged I am the more difficultes I have walking because it's more difficult to remember to do constantly all those extra things I have to do walk properly. For the same reason, after a walk I might not be that phycally tired, but I can be mentally exhausted and if I try to do something intellectually demanding I'm going to struggle a lot.

[@nikolaoskefalas2025]

18:36 thank you for this. My husband is 53 and was diagnosed with MS when he was 29 and starting his residency program to become a pediatric endocrinologist. I was a nurse in that department and even the other docs didn’t get the MS fatigue issue that he dealt with at the time. He has been a successful pediendo doc for all this time and still is working and I am at his side and pushing the wheelchair. His strength and positivity is a gift to his patients and others, including me! Your videos are so helpful to help me understand and share issues together with my sweetie.

[@gabriellea.lowery6824]

Wow, thank you Dr. B. This really explains it perfectly. Sometimes even family just doesn't "get it". I'm going to have them watch this. It's frustrating for us when we have those cog fog days.

[@DearDana]

I forget words that I know when I am talking.. simple words.. I can see the picture in my head.... I am well educated. It drives me crazy. I am having to take adderall for the pathologic fatigue because I teach students online. I was literally in the midst of teaching a class and would drift.

[@kswensen2481]

I won spelling b's in middle school. Had an enormous vocabulary before MS, even to the point I would have to 'dumb down' my language sometimes so I was understood. Despite all my physical symptoms, I miss my vocabulary and being able to read @ a rapid pace the most.

[@SuperMaaam]

I do the same. It’s humiliating and people do react in a negative way

[@Sandie70]

I do the same. It's embarrassing. I try very hard to hide it. Sometimes I can feel it's going to be a confusing day.

[@daddytomandfriends]

Thank you . Now let's see if I can get my wife to watch this.

[@beckypilcher4333]

I facilitate an MS Support Group in Bettendorf, Iowa and this video is very helpful. Members of the group have had some questions regarding Cognition in MS. Thank you for this information.

[@delaineymacphearson6850]

So I’m FINALLY getting anew mri. And a neurologist. MS has been considered so many times but my age was a resistance issues with the drs.. the falling has finally caused me to use a cane for balance. I’m tired of getting hurt and falling in public. As much as I hate to have the label finally but would be relieved to call it all something. All the nerve testing coming too. Excited but nervous. 💁

[@flapkatt6094]

Lately if I lose track in the middle of the convo, I just go all grumpie Old Hippie, and let it be assumed I am always that frank. Makes for some interesting dialogue though. I use my favorite expression" I'm Old and Grumpy at 70. Do You really want to chat with me once I hit 80? I think not!" It makes for an interesting segue to additional remarks.

[@nicolec3811]

Dr. Boster coming out with another banger!

[@ope4r540]

When my MS was out of control. Any kind of task or mental challenge by the latter hours of the morning, were just not possible. I would find myself unable to commit to anything that would require planning. I was spent by early evening; 4-5pm. I’m very glad the medication I’m using is working and I have my life back.☺️

[@jeanniestephens483]

Please would you tell me what that med is? Thanks.

[@johnscapino5374]

Dr. Boster again you are so informative. You are also spot on with these items. It's almost like your inside our minds knowing how we feel. I'm proud to be on a team with a top shelf Dr. And hello to all the other MSers.

[@AaronBosterMD]

#TeamWork #StrongerTogether

[@chrisbonar699]

Thank you so very much! My husband has had MS for 13 years. Never has any MS Neurologist told us a "tiny spec" of the information you have shared in this one video! You are the best!!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks so much Dr. B. The stress of this past year + menopause has definitely impacted my cog fog. I am coming up on my diagnosi-versary and am reflecting on the past year, I am addressing both the stress and menopause symptoms.

[@drorlavi4700]

Thank you , my love she suffers from ms and it's not so easy sometimes to understand what she feels thank you for putting this together god bless you.

[@jordanautumnjarviswilson9383]

Wow! Someone understands me! Holy cow! Having scoliosis in my spine is okay?? No way that its okaaaaay to have issues like the tiredness or only bit of energy because it's all we will have! Blessings are important

[@AaronBosterMD]

#StrongerTogether

[@traciedelich5535]

Thank you for explaining this. I have MS and have a friend with MS, I think in her 50’s. She recently had something weird happen where she was believing strange things, like her relatives were working with some bad people, etc. Her husband and son finally checked her in to a facility for mental health. She was only there a week and the Dr said they have never had someone recover so quickly. I believe she was on some med that helped clear her thinking. Could this be an MS symptom? There isn’t another explanation according to her neurologist.

[@wendynthegreyhounds]

Thanks Dr. B.! Again, as usual, you help me feel a little more normal about my MS. I have had so many changes in the workplace and so little notice. I am struggling through a 4 day notice on changes to a new manager (someone I have never met or spoken to), all new team members, high expectations of being a team leader at work (I am the #1 sales female in my workplace), and severe anxiety and depression that was already there. I try to explain myself and why my processing speed is slow and how all these changes impact me and I feel like others just see me as crazy or irrational because "this shouldn't be a big deal". It's been a week straight of this and I have sent articles to leadership to explain this, although, I am not sure they get it. This video really helps me feel better about myself as I struggle through. I will certainly be sending it along to others that love me or are interested in trying to understand how changes and processing speed impact me and how I operate. I also appreciate that you speak of how it compounds itself when combined with things like stress, anxiety, pulling away from others, pain, being able to work out and so on. I know I am not crazy, I know I am a good employee, and I know I am slow to process change. I just want people to recognize, and to be mindful and respectful, of how changes in cognition and processing speed impact so many things when related to MS. Thank you for giving me a few moments this morning to know that my reactions and struggles are normal 😪❤️

[@andreawheatley5528]

I was impaired greatly with cognitive issues and 2 years ago I had a huge stroke, and 4 mini strokes in hospital, so now it's even worse.

[@Damian6Robin]

Right on the money....for the last 4 days that's exactly how I been feeling I drink a energy drink see if it helps but NOPE or high among candies or chocolates again nope....for a few minutes I feel the raising on energy and clear mind but a few minutes later I feel the opposite I slowly feel the crash and burn but in far reality is the cog fog

[@animalsmakemehappy1951]

i LOVE your clear and precise videos. I knew i was having a problem way back. I taught I.T. and administration and typing, and suddenly i was typing goggledegook, or i would look at a spreadsheet and think how on earth do i do a simple forumula etc. It was really scary. I was diagnosed after 16 years with progessive MS. My energy is exactly as you say it. also i can talk to someone in the morning and by the afternoon i cant even remember when we said. I go to bed at 5pm as i cant take any more information. I just need to rest and chill out. I pace my MS but by lunch time i am wiped out. thank you again very clear. and helps too.

[@davidarmstrong7549]

I definitely have experience of how difficult it can be in doing very important tasks on a computer screen and at the same time having to be fully aware of what is going on around me. It can be difficult to do and very fatiguing but I think I can say it has kept my brain healthier in the long run! Another great video!

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Very nice video. These symptoms are difficult to understand, and I think you did a great job breaking them down. You make a great point about drug holidays form stimulants which I also advocate. I am going to do a video where I interview a neuropsychologist who wrote about a book about cognition in MS at some point.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Thank you Dr. B! I look forward to watching that interview with the NeuroPsych! We should plan a collab video again soon. Any topics you'd want to chat with me about?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

@@AaronBosterMD Sorry. I missed this earlier. A collab would be great. It's hard for me to think of a good topic right now. Maybe I could interview you about your experience in private practice to discuss challenges people with MS experience with the American healthcare system (access, out-of-pocket cost, healthcare deserts, etc). Maybe we could just take some questions from KZbin and Twitter and answer them and have a short discussion on each question. We could also find a recent interesting publication and discuss it.

[@syazwanimohdsabri91]

I remember forgetting my husband's face a few months after diagnosis. Before diagnosis, I actually forgot what I was presenting.. I couldn't get to my point the way I used to. Other fellows disliked me after that. Now I've quit teaching because of physical fatigue that makes cog fog worse - the physical demands were too much.

[@pokervibe1]

I think that is the best message I’ve ever heard about all those things in your list!! But especially fog and cognitive stuff that my cognition has really affected me in the past year or two my neurologist doesn’t even know it. I was on my way to see him in Mobile Alabama and I totaled my car. It’s was a great car. She was paid off oh man. Idk what imma do. I don’t have family and no friend bc I’m new in town. I don’t have anyone I can depend on. It’s very lonely and isolating.

[@pedrodacostapinto]

Great info ! Those invisible commorbidities were the campaign from MSIF in year 2019 wich continues in Portugal due to the importance of letting everybody know the hidden disabilities pwMS have !!

[@santanajackson9053]

I love your videos. I was diagnosed with MS in December 2020. Your videos have been so helpful in helping me understand what is going in my body. I have made a few major changes in my life over the last 6 months that has helped tremendously with my fatigue and mental clarity. I've changed my diet completely and now exercise daily. I wasn't overweight before but I didn't lose 20lb and my body feels better than it ever has. I have a heavy burden of lessons on my brain they have shrank significantly. Thankfully I don't have any on my spinal cord. I haven't started any DMT, but I will be starting Tysabri soon.

[@AaronBosterMD]

You got this Santana! #WeHaveMS #StrongerTogether

[@coystuart8583]

Thank you for sharing my wife has ms and she used to have flare ups and then get better but for last year and a half we thought she was having a flare up but it never got better and now she has occipital neuralgia and has severe pain on the back of her head she has three types of pain one feels like there are a thousand fish hooks pulling on the back of her head and another where it feels like her scalp is being peeled off and another where it feels like she is being repeatedly stabbed by an ice pick on the back of her head it has been very difficult to see her go through this

[@WendiWright-Jones]

One medical professional who is a MS specialist said on a number of occasions that headaches are definitely not to do with my MS. Thank you so much for validating a few of my symptoms!

[@ragingskies7657]

Hey Aaron This video has really helped explain things to my family who I'm going to see in England in a week and they haven't seen me since I was diagnosed in June last year and gone downhill pretty quickly. It's also helped with my fiancée as she now understands a bit more why I can't do the things I used to I shared it to a small MS group in the UK and everyone has said that it's a great video and will be very helpful. Keep up the amazing work and maybe if you ever come to the Highlands of Scotland we can have a glass of water together lol #stayhydrated

[@martinm8991]

Wow, what an excellent video. Thank You Dr.A#, this one is masterpiece. Well, two of my many cog-issues do not fit MS well enough (and heavily confused my doctors), started 15 years after my MS first showed up (9 years ago): big 'holes' in memory - completely missing chunks of time, as if those never ever happened even after the other person tries hard to help me remember our interaction or parts of it; AND specifically navigation issues - suddenly absolutely not remembering a certain route, which I drove or walked many times before.

[@anitadzepina5825]

You just described me 😞 I always end up sharing your videos to my husband 🙏 Thank you

[@AaronBosterMD]

I'm so glad!

[@WendiWright-Jones]

One medical professional who is a MS specialist said on a number of occasions that headaches are definitely not to do with my MS. Thank you so much for validating a few of my symptoms, which I’ve been told are not MS related! Including extreme itchiness in my numb hands which again I was told was not MS related.😊

[@cwill2536]

Ha.... I took Topamax and I had that side effect, and boy it is not a fun side effect. Thank you for this video it helps me understand the report I received from the neuropsychological test that was done a couple months ago.

[@reneeelias9514]

I wondered why i couldn’t find words thought i was losing my mind. Topamax was prescribed for seizures for me and i thought falling asleep after taking it was the only side effect. Good to know.

[@iust25in]

Thank you for this video. Its so true especially the part with people that think you are rude. We are not! Lets hope the future of MSers will be better.

[@MsTubbytube]

thank you for describing this in a way that focuses on the confusion of the people around you and thus takes the focus off the disability or what's "wrong" with the person with the condition (MS in this case but really it applies to a number of others such as long term COVID or ME)

[@rebeccacicala1742]

THANK YOU for taking the time to break this down. I wish I saw then when I was first diagnosed 10 years ago. But knowing what I know , I wasn't ready to hear your words until now. xoxo

[@chucko4695]

Everytime I have a question about MS in my head, it's answered every Monday by you. Thank you so much for your information and hard work you put into these videos.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Chuck, you've been with me since I started this channel. You're amongst a group of OG village members and I really appreciate your support! If you keep watching 'em then I'll keep making 'em! #StrongerTogether

[@chucko4695]

@@AaronBosterMD Thank you, you have a subscriber for life here. Would like to visit your Center for MS one day in the future. Thanks again for everything you do, you are an amazing person. Keep it up

[@rashanuman9064]

Thanks alot Social impairement is affecting my daughter so much

[@clairesmith8120]

This is my 15th year with MS. I had covid just after Christmas and sadly after six weeks of not being able to get out of bed it brought on a relapse and I'm now in the progressive stage 😕 Over the years I've found that I can't recognise people's faces and forget their names 🙄 It's incredibly frustrating. I sadly had to give up nursing years ago and now as my mobility is so bad have stepped away from volunteering 😕 I know that covid obviously played a part in events not taking place, but I'm not in a place to go back which isolates me from friends 😢

[@blessyourheart1167]

You are so Awesome !! You are uplifting and explain things in a basic non-offensive non-confusing manner. Sir that on its own is an art form. However someone going through a lot really needs a Doctor like you .I’m so thankful I have found your channel . I appreciate all your information and time /work you put into each video . Thank you 🙏 🌼

[@shannondotson7750]

Thank you for your video! I love that I can share this with loved ones to explain difficult “things”. I did Lemtrada (three times over 4 years) and have found after having had Covid-19 (approximately 6 months ago) I have had more cognitive problems such as; word recall, focusing on a single task, understanding directions, etc. This video explains it soooooo well.

[@jenniferbeer1290]

Thank you for making this video, it was very informative. I have been struggling with multiple forms of fatigue, especially when in a group setting, or discussing multiple topics. I used to be very social but now i have to limit my contact with other people just to ensure i have brain energy/clarity for the basics. I used to own a cafe (which i opened before i knew i had ms) and ended up having to sell it due to both physical and mental symptoms such as math and multi tasking became especially difficult. Is hard to think an employer would not be at a detriment by employing me due to me now only working mentally at about 30% capacity to before. It is very easy for me to forget or misread things, is almost like the disease takes away your reliability as an employee. I know there are anti discrimination laws but how can you look for a new job without telling them your difficulties. Do you have any ideas on this?

[@eileensmollen8641]

I have cognitive issues since a few years now. Recently I had to do permanent education examen again to maintain my diplomas. It comes back every 3 years . If I would not succeed and lose my diplomas I am not allowed to do my job. This time it was very hard for me. My learning ability has decreased and it took me 3 times to succeed my examen. That is not normal for me. I felt exhausted. Had brainfog all the time, headaches non-stop, wanted to sleep instead of studying, felt as if my conscious awareness changed and I just wasn't able to hold the new information. It didn't connect. Weird experience. When I try to explain it to people they just don't understand.I hardly understand what I go through myself actually. It is very confrontating. Hope I write understandable, I am not American or English😉

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

You hit the nail right on the head I go through a lot of judgment with judgmental people. Miss your videos.Florida Doctors to live in an ivory Tower they don't listen.

[@sherritice3203]

This is so helpful. It makes me want to send a link for this video to my friends, family, and co-workers and boss. I am very lucky. I have a small but wonderful group of friends and co-workers, but this would help explain, far better than I can, especially when I am in the middle of a cog fog attack.

[@felipemaluffdossantos8192]

dr, I understand now why I became so ant social, THANK YOU Regards from BRAZIL

[@pipparo21]

Balling my eyes out, thank you

[@MelissaMSwarrior24]

Thanks for this video.Dr. B! It was so informative and so very relative to my whole world of my MS cognition!! Learned a lot, thanks!

[@jerritaylor-elkins6780]

Spot on! You want to share this with so many individuals. Thank you.

[@AaronBosterMD]

You are so welcome

[@bernicebeardsley4846]

I was an LPN for years. I was in a house manager position, and took care of all medical appointments and charting. I've recently been tested, and my skills gave declined to the 9th grade level. This breaks my heart. I'm so confused and can't remember anything without a calendar and my husband. This test was done right after an attack to my pancreas. I have autoimmune pancratitis.

[@ShadowZx22]

I was diagnosed with MS after my first Attack at the age of 15, now am 20. And I wasted these past few years doing nothing significant cuz I didn't really care about ni future that much at the time, if at all. Now I think I don't have much time left to play around, It would've been nice if I could fully use my IQ and etc.. but aight, doesn't matter.

[@ShadowZx22]

I also have sleep apnea so that sucks but aight, doesn't matter innit mate

[@loriphinney8634]

Wow. Thankyou for this information. Wish I had you for a Doctor. I do mention the cognitive issues. I have been told testing is at my cost here in Canada. I have for many years, mental health issues also. Kind of/ or at least feels like it gets pushed aside with the mental aspects. I keep forging ahead despite this. I am now attempting dietary changes and supplements to improve cognitive fog and fatigue. Again Thankyou!

[@desiredecove5815]

Wonderful explanation- absolutely. Sharing is caring #WeHaveMS

[@AaronBosterMD]

Thank you!

[@random_wht_guy1252]

I wish you would do a video that covers aphasia with MS.

[@henp99]

Have not had this feeling before, but it will probably start.

[@sheilathepotter6636]

Good video. I was on Topiramate for 1 year, it helped with the intense pain, but had the most horid physical and mental side effects. My neuro described it as a double edged sword and decided to take me off it. I was so happy when I came off that medication.

[@theresau1070]

Thank you Dr! Ms is such a difficult disease for others to understand. I have friends and family they will never understand how we feel.

[@brendadouglas4868]

Thank you so much for this video, Dr. Boster! I shared it on my FB news feed. I actually can relate to all except to PBA. I have been on Topamax for years to help keep my migraines under control. I had been having partial or visual seizures and didn't know it, until I almost wrecked my car and my grandson was in the car to tell me what happened. My neurologist changed me Trokendi XR (Topamax Extended Release). Word search in my brainhas been a common problem for me since 2007. But, we are all survivors or we would not have been chosen to battle MS.

[@martapinzon2076]

I love learning with you, I meet you in Miami where you were the speaker years ago, love your energy and thanks for sharing with us

[@candice1152]

Thank you Dr. B for this video, it's very informative!

[@BarneyMcD225]

I’m waiting to have a lumbar puncture after lesions found on my brain MRI. Yesterday, I was talking to a friend in the morning and an hour or so later, whilst talking to a different friend, I’d completely forgotten the detail of what was said to the earlier friend. In fact, I sometimes stop mid-sentence and have either completely forgotten what I was talking about or have completely forgotten a specific word. Now, whatever this is that I’m suffering with, this is one of the weirdest symptoms I’ve ever been through

[@irritatingaccount]

Thanks for this. The first half very succinctly describes my brain and how it feels on a given day, and does so in a way that my colleagues will follow a lot better than my ramblings. So again. Thanks.

[@AaronBosterMD]

You're very welcome!

[@Huntress59]

This was very helpful . I was just diagnosed with possible MS based on a very sudden total vision lost on my right side that lasted for 90 min. I dot a MRI and neurologist said possible MS but I think they want to do a spinal tap. I think I’ve had this for a while but ignored it . Things have always flared up and disappeared.Diet has definitely relieved pain in past. I had low vitamin D and upping that has made a significant difference . I am 64 and have one more year before I retire and I’m hoping I can manage symptoms till then. Your video clarifies so much. I will probably share it with family . Thank you

[@Scotty.Rosencrance]

Good morning everyone! I wonder what percentage of MSers have significant mental fatigue. If I googled I guess I could figure it out. Have a great day!

[@desiredecove5815]

I did a poll in my MS group- it is in the top 10 symptoms( out of a few thousand who add to it)

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Having a bad mental fatigue day today 😞

[@AaronBosterMD]

Howdy Scotty, I can share that from my observation, it's VERY common.

[@lynneharris-gralin1693]

Dr can’t Thank You enough for this video.. I’m send to 2 friends & 3 family to help with communication & understanding. You verified I’m not crazy or making symptoms or feelings up. I’m sending you prayers,love&hug for helping me today. With my respect & gratitude Lynne

[@cinlou5804]

Great info and very timely for me. Thank you for all the time you spend with the MS community.

[@kswensen2481]

Thank you Dr. Boster! I wish I lived closer to your practice!

[@AaronBosterMD]

Telemedicine? Road Trip?!

[@kswensen2481]

@@AaronBosterMD If you took my insurance Doctor, I would be over the moon for a tele appointment with you. I went a year with a no good Neurologist that subscribed to the Freudian concept of female 'hysteria' do to stress. My current Neurologist actually listened to me to do a spinal tap. Diagnosis confirmed. He's a great Dr. but he doesn't ascribe my neuropathy pain to MS. I'm suffering. I'll share my insurance info via email, I'd be blessed if you could look over my case. I went from an athlete in 2017 to an quasi invalid... My email... [e-mail]. God Bless 😊💯😊

[@donnabolt5847]

This is great information Dr Boster- thank you!! I will keep drug holidays in mind. You are so right- we need to be kind to ourselves

[@cynthiacamillelarsen5173]

Dr. AARON!!! THX YOU KIND SIR! BEAUTIFUL VIDEO! AS I RECIENTLY LEFT you a comment asking you to provide us with a video about "sudeo dementia " which im convinced I spelled wrong I appoligize. But. Low & behold this video just appears! Not sure if u even ever got it.. but clearly ur magical if u didn't cause tada! &oh boy does it check all the boxes! Maybe that's one of his SUPERHERO qualities that I tend to love as a patient. ~ If ur talk to a "Boster" the questions get answered! The fear does a disappearing act.. And the hope settles in.. And for good measure.. We are typically left with a big ole ' smile or a laugh during his content or dr. Visits. With the just right "dr humor" this guy DELIVERS. As I see a new dr. B video and its in the morning I KNOW ILL BE BETTER for it. For,I have learned something, 😌 and it's a start to a better day. =) And that my friend grants peace in the stressful times.in all of this. P.s. Well done!on the videography dr. B I JUST STAY proud of your accomplishments,and what you both have built ill say. As a m.s. patient. We need something or someone to look up to.. I feel like you have delivered that to us. With www.bosterms.com "The boster clinic" With wonderful staff. And the "bosters ! " Sincerely, Cynthia camille God bless #wehavems Keep up the great 💪work 😀

[@cynthiacamillelarsen5173]

I orginally typoed the word "my friend" talking about the peace this guy gives to us.. but I think we could all call dr. Boster our friend , right? =) 😀 Thank you internet 🙏❤ #wehavems I think I'll leave it.. "And that my friend grants peace in stressful times in all of this!"

[@AaronBosterMD]

#WeHaveMS #StrongerTogether

[@cynthiacamillelarsen5173]

@@AaronBosterMD Thank you dr b, =) P.s . "Cancer and multiple scerlosis " I'm not sure if this comment maybe got lost in the shuffle with the rest,but if there was any way you could make a video on this. Any info you could offer up on this topic I absolutely would be soooo greatful 🙏 for, as I know there's no two cases alike but. I think in the minimum it would offer up some great hope and peace if you had anything you could offer up about it. Some boster wisdom could be helpful "When nature is way way too generious" as I believe you quoted I believe in the past. Godbless Sincerely, Cynthia camille #wehavems #were m.s.stronger when were... #BosterStrong 💪

[@Tina-vb4te]

I've been in denial for about 7 yrs 2016 MRI "High Disease Burden" Brain leisons I said I will believe it when/if I seen a new leison. So, I got a MRI and my 2023 and it showed the previous leisons expanded and/or new one's appeared. Cognitive symptoms has been noticed by every person I talked to, everyday is so embarrassing. Plan to see my neurologist May 30/2023 and get on Medication, wish I started earlier. :(

[@bankerssilvermoon]

I’m in the trying to get diagnosed timeframe but I had to leave my job of almost 26 years. This is all me and I had no clue MS did all this. You have been so wonderful explaining all this. Lol, I can’t find words or talk well on Topamax.

[@ddDuncanson]

Thanks Timely Video. Answered some concerns I have with my wife.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Glad to hear it

[@breytarbox1928]

This video was SOOO helpful. I thought I was just crazy, genuinely.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Glad it helped!

[@marshmallow13585]

My fatigue is horrible.

[@matt.baller]

Excellent video, thanks Dr Boster. I kinda wish there was an easy way to communicate this video/its content to my friends and colleagues. Regrettably I worry about looking like I'm seeking validation or attention, or making excuses for things at work (playing the MS card, so to speak). I'm never quite sure whether to just go forward and be super open about it all, or just keep quiet and keep on going. Anyway that's a me-problem not a you-problem - thanks again!

[@jamiemorrison9802]

Thanks 👍 Always putting it in perspective! So much of my friends and family can gain insight if they watch this video.

[@heatherdaniels2627]

Great information, as always, Dr. Boster! The segment about Pseudo Dementia helped to explain why my Dr. gave me an antidepressant thank you!

[@hackett1181]

Oh my gosh! Social cognition was a new one for me and explains some of what I have been doing. I don’t realize when I am doing this until the comment has been made and the individual is offended.☹️

[@jaimeferguson1204]

Thank you so much for making these videos Dr. Boster! I greatly appreciate them.

[@AaronBosterMD]

More to come!

[@lawnmowerman2199]

Good Morning Dr Boster and Happy Monday! As always your caring videos and post's help me to see a little better and understand a little bit more about what's happening. It's a good day and I thank you for your time and insight! A care giving husband :)

[@nyrhockeychick4life655]

Wow I just learned something about the depression. I'm deeply depressed as I wait for final diagnosis. I've lost everything to this - every single thing

[@nevermonter1130]

So glad I found this channel. Thank you

[@AaronBosterMD]

You are so welcome!

[@LadyPenelope]

So helpful. I have had many of these symptoms and it's really ruined my life. Very sad.

[@rsqwyr]

What's sad is not only to some people not understand these; they don't care (I've had two managers like this.)