Just wanted to send along my best wishes Matt. You are well prepared for this "battle" too...good luck with wherever this new path takes you! Good luck, and hopefully this one is just a false alarm!

A very good friend of mine has severe MS. At age 14 he had a titanium rod installed to support his spine. Docs said he wouldn't be able to drive a car at 21 years of age, and probably would be in a wheel chair soon thereafter.

He was the first in his family to graduate college, obtained a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas. At nearly 40, he still drives and is not in wheel chair. Sure, there are times when his body says enough is enough and he shuts down. But he won't give up.

If everyone had the drive he has, this world would be a far better place.

Best wishes, Matt.

My wife was struck with optic neuritis this week. She's a 787 pilot, and a military flying squadron commander. Her (our) life and future just changed in a big way. Still awaiting a lumbar fluid test but things aren't looking too good so far.

I have never known anyone more focused on their goals or more deserving of their achievements. I'm still in the shocked and pissed stage.

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My wife was diagnosed with MS many years ago (probably 40) and has had various symptoms with vision problems and numbness. Has been on Copaxone (daily injection which she administers herself...and recently changed to 3X / week). She has never had another symptom since she went on the shots probably 10 or 15 years ago. Have your doctor check it out.--Dave

Sorry to hear this.

I remember reading many years ago that Jimmy Heuga (Olympic skier) was diagnosed with MS. His is an interesting and motivational story.

Unbeaten by Multiple Sclerosis, An Olympic Skiing Hero Helps the Handicapped to Get Physical : People.com

Best of luck and never give up the fight.

My sister was diagnosed with MS at 20. It's been about 40 years and she's still doing great. Has a slight limp and limited use of her right hand though. Not sure if she's on any meds.

Good luck!