4 Stories of Living with Multiple Sclerosis - #MyMSMoment | National MS Society

Stories of life with multiple sclerosis are told through the everyday moments people with MS experience. The National MS Society amplifies the stories of people living with MS to raise awareness — until the moment we find a cure.

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[deborahkaba]

25 years now for me. 26 years old to 51 now. It’s been a roller coaster. I live and love my very best everyday. That’s what I do.

[zrx]

I’ve had MS for 30 years, I was only diagnosed 8 years ago, still walking but not far.
It’s hard to be positive some days and everyone unless they have it don’t understand how tough it is. We are definitely warriors. I’m in my late 60’s and several friends are dealing with much worse health issues so I’m feeling grateful for my situation. Eat well and get lots of rest, it’s going to be alright. 🙏

[naturallydope]

I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last week. I need to see this because it gives me hope.

[phoenixmackenzie]

My wife was diagnosed today….. naturally it brought me here.
I’m a guy who doesn’t show his emotions in fear of having my wife lose hope; but I can tell you now in absolute honestly…… I’ve never been more afraid in my life.

[InvitedtheBBQ]

The first joke I was able to laugh at was “I’m not drunk. I just have MS.

[RACER]

I was diagnosed in 2020 also ... It's a real battle everyday .. I was humbled real quick .. Never take anything for granted .. I will never give up or quit ! And I will never lose hope .. I am a MS Warrior !! May God Bless you all ..

[angels.world.YT.]

I got diagnosed in 2020 and it was the biggest fear finding out I had MS. It’s still hard for me and I feel depressed all the time. It’s really hard for us and we keep moving and we are warrior’s.

[johannaechiverri]

I was diagnosed when I was 13.I have relapsing remitting MS. Lately, been struggling with spasms, tingling sensations in leg, generalized fatigue as well as cognitive decline. I cannot easily remember things and recent memories.💔 and whats more heartbreaking is surrounded by people who cannot understand my symptoms.

[IslandKai_]

I got diagnosed in the year I graduated high school which was 2017 and I didn’t really looked at my life the same anymore. All of the feelings that was explained in this video was a nice breath taker because I’m knowing I’m not the only one dealing with this tragedy. Friends and family would look at me differently and try to show sympathy but I know it’s not pure as if a person didn’t have anything wrong with them. It’s a really tough battle and I want to say to all my MS fighters that we can do it and we should not let MS control our life.

[strider]

I was diagnosedin 2018 as me and my wife were just months away from the birth of our first child! legions on my spine and spotting on the brain!
I have never talked much about this disease but im a warrior and I have MS, MS doesn't have me!
I will strive to live the best life i can!

[asuganoir]

I was diagnosed in 2021, it has been very rough but mostly mild in comparison, and I am so thankful I can still walk. I do however, struggle with the fear that one day I am going to wake up and be unable to walk.
This video really hit hard, when the lady was talking about waking up without being able to feel her leg, that nearly made me cry, because is a terrifying thing.

[ambermorales]

Was diagnosed a month ago.. it's wonderful to have some answers... now where to go!! I am strong!! I will be ok!! I'm scared!!!I have ms!! You won't define me!!

[cherylgroh]

We are all warriors living with this horrible disease 😢
I am one of the Warriors I also have MS living it for 4 1/2 years it’s been very rough for me I’ll be honest it’s even rougher because I’m a single mother with a seven-year-old son and I am terrified because I live alone and I don’t know when another MS attack will happen and he my son is only seven he can only do so much he doesn’t really understand and grass How horrible this is but he understands it in his little way he understands when mommy doesn’t feel good mommy can’t do very much he tries to help in his own little way but it breaks my heart to see his little face knowing he can’t do anything to make me better and I hate it 😢
Do not know how much longer will I be able to live by myself with my son well the only way I could say it we’ll see what this new year comes and I’ll see what happens so wish me luck!!!!

[andreamichelle]

It’s nice to know you’re not alone, that someone else is experiencing something similar to you even though you never would wish it upon anyone. For so long I thought I was lazy cause I couldn’t do what everyone else did. It’s like having a young soul with an old body.

[paulamucinga]

I was diagnosed five years ago, and with more than twelve lesions in my brain Jesus has kept me walking and by HIS power in all honesty my cognitive function is getting better. God can make anything possible. Even my doctor marvels at my progress let alone people when I tell them I have MS.

[Amandajshere]

I am disabled and strong ❤ there is nothing to be ashamed of. You can fight but don’t push yourself too hard.

[LOVEHAWKSTAR]

Fuck M.S. I've been fighting for the last 10 years and I use a cane but I will not give up fighting. God bless you all, and you're not alone. ❤

[ChronicallyClementyne]

Perfectly capturing the symptoms we experience in a creative, nuanced way. Taking stories of hopelessness and finding the positive. That's what we warriors gotta do 🧡 I have MS but MS doesn't have me. Through this illness I've met some of the most incredible people and I'm very lucky and grateful for that at least

[MizLaur]

My Mum has MS. I have MS. My sister has symptoms.
I’ve had numbness in my leg and arm…but they still moved. I’ve been rendered limping in numbness…but they still moved.
I’m. Still. MOVING.
(And, yes, being the primary caregiver for my Mum helps. Can’t lay about when needs must be met. Still…)

[KristinBennett]

You all in the video did an awesome job...and you are definitely warriors!!! I was diagnosed in 2001, am not taking DMDs, and so far I am pretty ok...Hugs to all of you!!!