Living with Multiple Sclerosis - Gareth

[@jasoncarroll1829]

Thank you for sharing.

[@OlgaMesh]

I have MS for 14 years. Do not focus on MS, focus on living!

[@fuckyougreaseball]

To everybody who has watched, is watching or will watch. I just want to say keep strong. MS is a big piece of shit. Have it ten years now. Time has been a great healer. Keep as active as possible. Eat your fruit and veg but ya know if there is pizza or mcdonalds or whatever venue you may choose, they're ok every now and then. Keep your head steady. If i could give a piece of advice for when i was diagnosed and during the first few years you will come to terms with it. talk to people and choose whatever works for you medication or non medication. as we say in ireland KEEP IT LIT..keep strong and remember to have a laugh about the whole thing and life in general. it's a crazy world but stay strong.

[@seanrooker4121]

I was just diagnosed 2 days ago down here in nz i can barely walk and i was fine a week ago,thankyou for the video,assuming this you.

[@christyosullivan2593]

Hi Gareth, thanks for sharing. I agree, it's def good to talk about MS it makes u feel like you're not going through it alone and other people understand, bc lets be honest, we all feel a bit crazy sometimes. I was diagnosed 6 months ago and tried to take the holistic approach, but my recent mri's showed significant disease progression. I'm really nervous about getting on the meds after reading the side effects. Have you ever taken copaxone? if so how did u feel?

[@njungeberg6]

Hi, Gareth! I am so glad I watched your video...I will try to help my son 'keep it lit' as you say! Positive attitude, a sense of humor and gratitude do wonders with every challenge we face. I am sorry to hear yours and my son's happens to be MS. God Bless YOU, sir, real good and may He give you more than MS has taken from you.

[@fuckyougreaseball]

+Christy O'Sullivan Hi. sorry for the late reply. i suck. how you doing???

[@fuckyougreaseball]

+Christy O'Sullivan I have nvere taken copax. I was on interferon for 2 yeaars and was progressing fast. been on tysabri since then and have my 100th infusion next month. what did you choose? the meds are a personal choice and only choose what your comfortable with

[@tonyafrazierpena578]

I have had MS since 2002 and Im still walking praise God!! Not so stable somedays. Yes working out is the best. I use to teach and learned that it is a cool for your body and swimming is excellent for my MS! I no longer teach, im grateful I learned about it. It helps my modify my life, learned to slow down and not rush!

[@GT4X]

God Bless you Gareth. I have been living with MS for 8years,

[@sharrondee575]

Thank you for sharing your journey. My husband has not been diagnosed but he has many symptoms and is waiting for another MRI (reverse) & will be referred to an MS clinic for a second opinion. Praying for you 🙏♥️

[@sandybuchanan6694]

Your podcast was most informative. I am South African and was diagnosed with MS six years ago. I might really have had it for many years before. As I shall be turning 80 in 2024 my MS diagnosis, after many frustrating years and many doctors appointments, was a relief, and even though at the moment it is difficult to walk, talk or write, I'm able to look after myself and my four dogs, who are my constant companions. What I find distressing is listening to young people who are dealing with with this disease and I really hope that there will be a treatment breakthrough in the near future. I prefer not to take prescription drugs but CBD drops seem to help me. Good luck Gareth and hope things go well for you.

[@gilmarzenho]

MS is a friend forever and I hope it never become my enemy.

[@yanetgonzalez1117]

Hello, I'm a Nursing Student and I recently took care of a patient with MS. Just wanted to say that I am so grateful for you sharing your story and letting us see a part of your life. Thank you and hope all is well.

[@njungeberg6]

My prayers have your name in them, Gareth. God bless and help you in your struggles with MS.

[@herbalcat]

Gareth, thank you for your honesty and encouragement. My daughter was recently diagnosed and will be beginning medications and so forth. She is a mother of two and is very discouraged at the moment. It seems as though she is going through stages of grief and will come around to figuring out how to live with MS. Peace and blessings to you. :-)

[@NicolaCorbett]

I love your video and your honesty. I have MS myself, I have it nearly 10 years. It changes things but I think it can be manageable. I would recommend a book by Dr George Jelinek, Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis. I have also just met someone who sought me out because of my MS and an article I did, he finds me inspirational. You are also inspiring.. Take care Nicola

[@snowthorne]

Thank for sharing your story. It was nice to hear you talk of sharing a hug with your parents. Nobody told me it was going to be ok, we,ll take care of you. It's scary but you,ve got to stay strong. Iwishing you nothing but the best.

[@todderickson8077]

Thank you for summarizing my experience thus far since I was diagnosed in 2008.

[@seandoherty3480]

Very inspiring! Thank you!

[@arikaroy542]

this video was very helpful. Thank you for sharing and stay strong! God bless! :)

[@fuckyougreaseball]

+Arika Roy no problem. anything to help. hope you're well

[@fuckyougreaseball]

Thanks Yanet

[@SPHINX4112]

Hi my names Antonio living in Puerto Rico, I'm 30 years old, I was diagnosed on September 2012 after almost two years of searching for an answer. I fell not knowing why, I was an assistant archaeologist lots of field work for me then my walking was terrible my coordination worsen. I was diagnosed with M S and it has been hard and painful, but I understand what M S is. So I understand a little nor much but my heart goes to my brothers and sisters of M S. Like Gareth said we have each other

[@fuckyougreaseball]

Hi Kate. Thanks for your kind words. I'm on tysabri and I have been for over 5 years. Tiredness still gets to me and i would have a headache 24/7 but it is what it is. So happy you're doing well and I have no idea how to private message either!!!!

[@pamelabailey9397]

Hi, I'm from Indiana, I went into the doctor for headaches, I had a MRI done, he called me in his office, in 2000 he told me I had ms and walked out. I cried all the way home, I never knew or ever heard of it before, they just came out with 2 shots then. The first one tho me in a relapse, couldn't walk or talk. With high steroids it slowly got better. I had to learn how to walk and talk myself. The shot was so bad I quit and I'm on the other one, which I've been in remission.I still have symptom

[@jazzlall3971]

Irish bloodline is strong.

[@tinofapples]

Fair play !!

[@jodifugman]

Gareth, Thank you for sharing your story. My story is very similar, I am still struggling to come to find balance. I too have trouble getting in to a relationship as I have more issues in my head about the whole thing. I know I am a smart, really funny attractive woman that who sitting down you would have no idea there was anything wrong. I think for me it's that everything takes a plan and my walker or chair makes me feel less attractive. Anyways it is our stuff that holds us back. lets talk.

[@fuckyougreaseball]

Hi guys. Thanks for all the comments. If ya want any questions answered please message me

[@Ane127]

Look into the diets for MS.

[@Queen_Pele]

Love this video :)

[@pamelabailey9397]

But I understand the relationship part for sure and doctors and people can't relate to us. They look at us like we are nuts, but we are like a car. The outside may b perfect, but we are broken inside. I divorced my husband win I got better, he was younger then me and I didn't want to be a burdened on him, he deserved a life. Still after 13 yrs he don't know the real reason. His remarried. No happy, if I could go back, and never let him go. We had a perfect marriage. But I wasn't thinkin right.

[@katecumming3847]

Hey Gareth, the MS society in Australia have just done a similar video on my story with MS which should be on here in the next few days. It's affected my life in all aspects very similar to yours. Would be interested to chat about what meds your on and how your going, I was diagnosed 8 years ago (26 now) and am only on natural remedies and have been doing really well this last year. Don't know how to Private message on here? Kate

[@mattwildchild]

Hi kate, Would you mind telling us a big more about the natural remedies you are on? been diagnosed 7 years ago from an MRI (unrelated issue) and did not have any MS symptoms yet (I think) - I will however that a DMT in a few weeks.

[@rachsimsy8777]

Just wonder I saw a neurologist and I had white matters on my brain, my dr said I might have MS but the neurologist said nothing to me. Should I get a second opinion. Thanks.

[@claudiabettin9031]

Please watch living proof with Matt Embry. God bless you 💜

[@barbaraconybeare1355]

Snooker

[@CLH884]

Going on 13 yrs with rrrms...not fun..hope the best for you.