I really do not know if this will help you, but when I first was dignosed with proggesive MS I did not have a lot of support either. I only have my husband who is in Edmonton, Canada and I am in Quebec. I bought a eliptical exericse machine and do only what I can because I have a hard time walking as well. I sometimes only exersice like 5 minutes a day and then have to stop because I am in pain. As for support groups, I do not have any either where I live, everyone is french here. I just try to keep myself busy and try not to feel sorry for myself. I did feel sorry for myself at first and gave it a month and then broke out of the shell and became strong again. Just have some hope and maybe you will pull through it and gaining weight is understandable, I eat when I have problems, I just try to eat something really healthy now. Hope I helped a little, if you need a friend, I will except you.

I am sorry to hear you are so alone & struggling. I am glad you keep going for your son too. 8 years is a long time & being told you have another lesion can be scary, I would not dwell on that as some people have a lot of lesions & not all lesions mean a lot more issues or disability.
being overweight is not something you can avoid as medications do that regardless. I have tried to drink a lot of water, esp when hungry then eat a piece of fruit or nuts or yogurt so that it is not as bad for you.
As for support groups, I have been fortunate that there is one where I go to physio, we stay after & have a coffee & chat.
If you dont have that option are you a mbr of the ms society for your area? They may be able to link you up with someone either to meet & talk or on the phone which could help you deal with some of the issues, if not even someone from there.
You said you have trouble walking, do you still drive? If not why not try to get a mobility scooter, the freedom they give is great once you get used to them. Also do you use a walker or other aids to help you walk. I use the walker & it help me get around & also I always have a seat when I need it.
Even just to get out for a ride in the fresh air on a scooter gives a great sence of freedom I find.
I cant suggest any groups as it is all different there to here of course. Do you have any hobbies or something you would like to do that you could get to a club or course to learn/do it more. That way you are mixing with other people not only ms people.
Just trying to throw some idfeas out there for you. Hope something from it helps you too.
Main thing is remember "I may have ms but ms does not have & define me" that helps me to cope with a lot of the challenges.
If you want to add me as a friend please do so & then you will be able to read my journals too if you want to.
Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself too.
Hugs

I am so sorry what you are going thru. I have had ms now since 2001 and I have had really bad times and thoguht about wanting just to be done, I was covered in bruises from falling 2-3 times aday. Started using a walker, still fell, ending up having to be in a wheelchair cuz I have no balance.

Neuro started my on Tysabri ( once a month IV ) doing much better still in a wheelchair but have started walking a little so far. Have not fell in almost 5 months now. wooowhoo!

Try to stay strong for your child-and for yourself. You always have us to vent to(website). Same with me I will accept you asa friend also.

i know exactly how you feel alethia, i am going on 3 years and am in my 2nd relapse which now is making the dx more real and i am so depressed i am a single mom as well. i understand where your coming from. this absolutley does suck hope it gets better soon. take care and god bless you.

The only advice I can give you is, eat well balanced meals, go to sleep at a decent hour and make sure to keep waking up every morning. As far as the MS is concerned......Hang in there. (((((alethia)))))

Keep strong Alethia. I don't have MS myself but I grew up watching my mothers MS progress steadily over the years. The only advise I have for you is really actually more for your son. Don't be afraid to ask him for help even if he is young because he may be able to help more than you know. I was raised by a single parent with MS as well and I don't know how old or young he is but he will definitely feel better about seeing you get sick if he knows that he can help you when you need him. That way you are not alone in your illness and your son will grow to be a stronger more capable adult for having helped you. I speak from personal experience in growing up with a single parent who has progressive MS. My mom used to ware herself out trying to be strong and hide her worsening condition from me. Once she stopped that and allowed me to help her with activities of daily living we developed a super strong bond and although my dad wasn't around and she felt like most all of her adult "healthy" friends moved on without her she was never alone. All sons love mommy and yours will grow to be a rock for you if you let him. Good luck.

Alethia-I kno this is tough for you. MS is 4 sure a tough disease 2 live w. Im sry ur going thru so much right now. Ive been diagnose only for 3yrs n this last yr has been the worst. Ended up in the hospital n have been thru tons of different meds. As u kno, meds work different for everybody, so unfortunatley, you have 2 keep experimenting. Dont give up, I kno its hard, but u have a child. Stay strong for him. Talk 2 a few different neuros if u need to, someone is bound to give you something thats going to help. If u need any other advice, plz add me, Ill be more than happy to help.

God is in control of all things. I know that each day I wake up is a blessing from God. One day I will be spending eternity in heaven...making life on this earth just a short time. So...with that knowledge, I can face anything.