Living with multiple sclerosis | Felix's story

Felix, who lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), is a 31-year-old photographer and football fan. He experienced his first symptom of MS in 2005, and was diagnosed with relapsing MS (RMS) in 2009.

In this video, Felix talks about how despite the impact of the disease on daily life, he maintains independence and lives his life to the fullest.

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[ecyornozaj]

Hey, Im Royce! Im currently 17 now and I was diagnosed with MS when I was only 8 years old. Just know that its gonna be alright! 😄

[KissesFromCanada]

I just got the first start of a diagnosis. I’m worried. Lots of testing to come. I appreciate all the positive info!

[healthagenda]

These videos with the personal stories are really helpful for people and it is great that a pharmaceutical company had the idea to do this informative series of videos.

[indeelift]

Such a great testimony. We are proud to support people with MS and others with mobility and fall recovery assistance.

[nehafatima]

I'm 21 and diagnosed with MS but I am not going to give up on myself 👍

[incontroldiapers]

Stay Strong! We are always here to help! 💙

[professorinvestidor-aprend]

Extremely informative and useful to both new patients and new scientists.

[hannodiaz-vogel]

Thanks For your Clip Brother.
My Sister and I have too MS.
And the Motto is never give Up.
Best Wishes Luis-Juan

[kemocali]

I was diagnosed 2021, stay strong y'all . I understand .

[kathleencruise]

God Bless you.Thank you for sharing your story

[hookerhawk]

35 year old with ms. I feel your pain my friend

[lovelybeginner]

Hi I would like to tell few tips to reduce the intensity of MS symptoms
1) Yoga or meditation as Stress triggers the symptoms
2) Stop smoking ( If u r a smoker)
3) Get enough sleep
And remember anything can be dealt be confident be happy stay safe 😷

[queenbecks]

Hi, Felix! It looks like you have a great attitude. I am 26, and started experiencing symptoms just two years ago. Everyone is certainly different, but it sounds like staying active and living independently will help us both stay healthy! :)

[suvikhyasiingh]

😢 I relapsed 4-5 times and every relapse happening I get bouts of depression and after them I cannot feel myself the older one who was energetic previously but now a lethargic one with no wish or will to do simple tasks. In my country nobody is educated about this disease and when told they stigmatize the patients even blame them that they deserve it. Only I know how much I cope and struggle to remain calm and contented and I try best to just live my life.
The disease is already killing us and the uneducated population also take toll on our mental health. 💔

[westhawk]

Positive attitude, being pro-active, and never letting go of your smile, will see you through very challenging times. Know that so many people care and are eager to be a friend and help in whatever way we can!

[jonhard]

My mom has sclerosis and it has just begun to get way worse every year. It has made her hallucinate and made her nearly forget all of the basics (she used to work in pharmaceutical companies but now she doesn't even know that smoking kills). Everytime I talk to her she keeps changing the subject wit hsomething else and then trreats me like I am a baby when I'm actually 20 years old. It is mostly troublesome when my mom forces my little sister to stay with her so she won't feel lonely, while my sister goes to a school that she lives in that is many kilometers away and then makes my sister skip her classes. My mom doesn't even admit she has the disease anymore and has never ever gotten help for it, so now I just wonder how can I help my mom, what should I do with her?

[aal]

I can remember the pages but my eyes cant focus on the lines i skip some diagnosed 2004

[wrenbyrd]

I’m afraid I have it too. I have problems with my limbs where it feels like they are being ripped off if I lift them for days sometimes. It happened to my arm and now my leg. I have feelings in my toes like being stuck with a hot needle. I have numbness for no reason in my hands. I have pains sometimes in my arms that seems to shoot down that whole side of my body. I’m seeing double sometimes. The list goes on……

[theresam]

I got officially diagnosed today. I am 22 years old. I´m a 2nd-year med student and I found out just a couple of hours ago that I will probably never be able to work in a hospital. I have never felt worse and I don´t know what to do.

[hellomynameis]

Hi, thanks for your story. I have been having symptoms for 1-2 years. Off and on. Recently I had a brain, c spine, thoracic, lumbar and sacral MRI spine. Scanned with 1.5 Tesla without contrast. All came back normal with no evidence of lesions of demyelination. My dad has MS. I wonder if the scan was strong enough or if something was missed or if this is all in my head now? Thanks