in my case i am surrounded by people telling me what to do with my health, my kids , my husband, everything!
they know nothing about m.s., did horrible jobs raising their children, and have unhappy or failed marriages.yet they all think they know best for me! the point i have been recently making to them is that i'm not asking them for advice!
it sounds like your problem people are at work. maybe you can politely tell them that you prefer to not discuss personal things at work, that it's just too distracting.

oh...for sure.

never forget that knowlege is power. and you have the upper hand!

Crazy...Thats it...cos I'm also a much better Mechanic Knowlege wise

It is extremely frustrating when people think they know what is best for you and they really don't know anything -- I'm constantly bombarded by people telling me things like to try taking this vitamen...or eat these kinds of food...or go see this specialist...or get more exercise...or...
I just try to remember that they mean well. Most people like to think they have something to offer to help another. I try to be patient as I slowly educate them regarding what is going on for me.

im with tw5..sigh..even withen my own family...especially the husband....last month it was a rash...turned out to be livdo something or another...he said it was..because of my pain meds...rofl...oh yeah...yet the oldest boy..thorton...knows more about my ms than any of my family members do...he actually reads...grin...

hugs
heather

True, everyone wants to put in their 2 cents worth to try & help, but only YOU know your own body! the drs. don't even know!

It sure can be annoying when people tell you about some miracle cure or treatment for MS and that you should be doing "this and that" to take care of yourself.

I just basically grit my teeth, try to smile, thank them and move one.

I guess I would be more annoyed if they acted as if nothing was wrong and didn't say anything too. At least they care.

yep ;)

Oh my gosh yes! when first diagnosed all I heard was what to do, how to do it from people who didn't even really understand MS. I would be nice and calm, thank them and move on. I know they mean well and some didn't know what to say beause they weren't comfortable, but in my head while I'm nodding with appreciation for the concern...I'm screaming at them to shut up...There is still a girl at work who just "knows" I don't have MS and is convinced I just need to stretch more???Seriously?

I just experience something in this nature today so I thought I'd respond. I went to the administrator to talk about if there were any different positions in the facility in the future (already knows I have MS) as I am having a hard time with my job as it is very physical (I am a physical therapist assistant).
She said she would find me something else if need be but then asked me about what doctors I have and then said I need to call my doctor to have my antidepressant/anxiety meds upped. Yeah, I started crying because I'm frustrated.... but I don't necessarily feel depressed. I just want to get healthy. Yes, she is a nurse by trait but is this her business???? Wishing I hadn't talked to her. She just made me feel like I was a nutcase.... hmmmmm

giantonion...Wow... that was highly inappropriate for her to say that. Unbelievable...I'd file a complaint.

Jim...the workplace gets ugly when they find out we have MS. What have you experienced? They made it more difficult for me every way they could ... to get rid of me. My doc had to get me on disability - it was all taking a toll on my symptoms/health.

Yes i know what you mean i have a friend who claims to be a nurse who tells me she understands how i feel and that just be patient that jerry lewis raises money every year trying to find a cure all i say is yeah i hope he finds a cure for MD all those sick kids makes me sad and she still doesnt relize tht ive said MD not MS

I totally relate to this, my mother thinks me drinking too much caffiene explains my insomonia and past products I used to clear an issue I had with my scalp caused me to get sick for 1st and only time. So if I quit using caffeine and scalp products I should be 100%. LOL

It seems like, the ones who actually speak up know exactly what I shouldn't and should be doing for my MS. Everybody else just forgets I have it or just doesn't care, I guess. Nobody knows how I feel and they think they do. They always know what they'd do if it was them.