my MS diagnosis : multiple sclerosis and my first symptoms

I was diagnosed about 6 years ago. Doc said I would be using a walker or in a wheelchair within 2 years at that time. Taking no meds, just vitamins. No walker or wheelchair yet. Not a cure, but the right foods and exercise helps. Only speaking for myself as MS affects each person differently. Do your homework. It is what it is, so we have to live with it, As the saying goes, “I have MS, but MS does not have me.” Be strong.

This is a good video. I've had MS for 31 years, I was diagnosed when I was 19 years old. I was a sophomore in college so essentially I have had it most of my adult life. I've had some pretty serious setbacks or flare-ups or exacerbations, as they call them. It has been about eight years since my last flare-up and really I have been able to do just about everything that I have wanted to do in life.

Just diagnosed officially last month. It's a terrible, scary disease. 4 months ago I had severe severe optic neuritis in one eye - my vision in my left eye went black, I couldn't even see my hand if I held it in front of my face. It is still after all this time no where near back to what it was (i had good vision prior). Now everything is covered in a heavy fog, I can still barely see and everything is black and white. I am not even 30 yet and also male so this scares me quite a bit. It has destroyed who I thought I was and has left me fearful of the future. Thank you for making this video - I wish you all the best :)

I have severe, terrible anxiety about this type of thing. My doctor said he suspects MS from my symptoms so of course I had to research it. Your honesty actually makes me feel better. I watched this entire video. Thank you!

Thanks for making this video Will. Going on 12 years with MS myself, take it a day at a time brother.

My oldest son has MS & your saying all the things he has spoke about...the same symptoms , experiences . He is 53 & got it late in life also..... I'm so thankful for you telling your story & how informative & up front you have been..... You have helped me understand & comprehend much more.... He explains the same problems you have gone through... I'm going to have him watch this & I'm positive he will be relieved to listen to someone that can relate to him. I just want to comment about your allergy problem & I found by recording everything I eat that made me ill that most everything now days has SOY in it & SOY makes me SICK... Physically sick, stomach, etc Also gluten & MILK I'm just saying read about what they have done to the food we eat that's making us sick... I'm 70 & I went from barely walking, stomach pain, arthritis pain, diabetes etc. I recorded everything I ate & figured it out myself. Now I'm rid of diabetes, lifting weights, exercise daily. Soy is also in VITAMIN D , tuna fish has soy, I have to read every Meds label etc. It's used as a filler in all our food & it's killing us... We have auto immune disease in our family... You are an angel of truth for my son that he is NOT alone in his pain. Thank you so much for taking the time & putting yourself out there for everyone to see! I pray you receive the miracle you so deserve & be healed in Jesus Name! Amen to you & your family . Stay STRONG & GOD BLESS! I'll be watching for your videos!

Thanks for posting this video Will. My daughter has MS.I totally understand the ups and downs of dealing with this disease. Glad to see you are doing relatively well. All the BEST Will!

Best wishes Will - I love your channel. Thanks for being so open about an illness that must be really scary and unpredictable.

Omg I hear you! I have sooo many parallel symptoms and experiences as you. I was diagnosed with MS 2 years ago and transverse myelitis 11 years ago. I’m a classical guitarist and MS devastated my right hand as well giving me a whole host of other horrible symptoms. My hand took a year but is 80% better now. Thank you for sharing your story. I particularly appreciate your scathing remarks about the bullshit remedies people try to push on you. They drive me crazy. I wish you all the very best. ❤

Best wishes for you, Will. We are your family. Whatever direction you decide to go, we will always be with you.

Thanks for telling your story. Hope you find all the solutions for management. Best guitar channel and hope you're around for a long time.

Thank you for opening up like this. Been dealing with some weird health problems for years now and the specialists just pointed me to neurologist to get evaluated for MS. You brought me some comfort. Hopefully it's not my case and I'm sorry it is yours. Thank you again for sharing.

There is no video that I have spent as much time with as yours. It kept me engaged from the beginning to the end, and I genuinely appreciate how frank you were in explaining your MS experience. I was diagnosed In 2000, just before COVID. I used that COVID shutdown period to try to better understand what the heck just happened to me. I'm still going back and forth with my neurologist to find the best combination of meds, and I used supplements like crazy.. after one of my worst episodes last weekend, I can say that I feel normal today and doing everything I can to stay that way. In short, I found your description of your experience fascinating, I honestly just sat there and watched the whole thing, and I can't begin to explain how happy I am that you were willing to take the risk of sharing. Enjoy the rest of your day. Stacey

It's very good to hear your story in plain everyday American language. It's the best video testimony I've heard.

My sister who is 55 was just diagnosed with ms and out of all the videos I watched, yours is the most helpful. Thank you so much. What a big help.

Gotta say it - there is NOTHING better than a first hand experience story by someone else going through this. Thank you so very much, Will. The medical industry is so ill-equipped. Makes me crazy. We must help ourselves these days, in the most NATURAL ways possible.

PPMS HERE, 39 MALE IN A POWER CHAIR. STAY STRONG EVERYONE.

Best wishes Will. This video will help many people. I feel sure of that.

Thanks for taking the time to share your story. I wish you all the very best. You’ve helped my understanding a lot.

I've been watching you for awhile. I know of your health problems. My Prayers for you my friend. Such a Talented guy! You do not deserve this hard ship in your life. I enjoy your videos. My prayers to you Buddy.