I'm sorry you didn't get the results that you wanted. I'm sorry you feel crummy. It's okay to feel how you're feeling now, and it's completely understandable. I don't know what kind of things I could say that will fit your needs right now because I think this kind of news affected us all differently even though we all share this in common. I will say that we are here for you when you need us, and I do hope tomorrow is a better day for you and the day after is even better. Hang in there. We're pulling for you. =)

Of course it hurts. Life has suddenly, irrevocably changed, in a way that can't be easily fixed. Normal right now for you is to be scared, sad, angry, and overwhelmed.

But -- there is good news. Where MS use to be "diagnose and adios", now the major treatments have given MS sufferers decades of lifespan and much slower rates of deterioration. There are also potential treatments on the horizon that might end MS as we know it.

Most importantly you are not alone, and those of us here either know by personal experience or because we live with someone who is on the same difficult path you have just begun.

God bless and may you gather strength here and from all those who care for you.

I think everyone of us felt this way when we found out.I remember the day I was diagnosed i was with my mom when the dr. told me I stayed strong basically because my mom was falling apart so I reassured her i was okay and went straight to work.I worked 3-11 shift and I made it through my shift fine but on the way home I just pulled over and balled my eyes out.I think that is normal,but we have so many options to help us fight this disease,and i believe one day cure us all.Keep your chin up and tell yourself you are going to beat this.that night in the car that is what i told myself and i still have that attitude. I am determined not to let this beat me.And just know you have all of our support!! STAY POSITIVE.

I am in the same boat. I am waiting on 1 more test to confirm, but I do have all of the "classic" symptoms. I am ready to fight it all the way and want as much info on treatments as I can get. Would love to know what you have found to be helpful. Sorry to hear of your news also. I think we all have a long road to travel............

Hello again. THe good news is ... even though I am still feeling weak, I am actually feeling much better. The other good news is that the MS specialist said that i don't meet the enough of the criteria for an MS diagnosis right now. The bad news? That means no treatment, no help, no answers, nothing to do to fix the way i feel!

Anyway .. the nerve conduction test showed that my arms are fine, but my legs have some delays. Particularly the left. whatever that means.

i am so frustrated .. not because i want anyone to tell me that i have MS .. but because i really was so helpful that she would offer some help .. but instead she kind of looked at me like i was wasting her time. in fact, she told me that you could yank anyone off the street and do an MRI and find white spots on their brain. what in the world?!?! and i guess you could yank anyone off the street with all the classis symptoms of MS too. argh!

My 1st neurologist has ordered a second MRI .. this time of my neck .. to see if I have a cord compression. He seems to think that could cause some of my symptoms. He also reviews the two meds i was already taking ... wondering if they could be causing problems.

hurry up and wait just drives me crazy~