I walked terrible when I was diagnosed in 06. Now I am running. I took a natural approad with diet, exercise and vitamins. It took a ling time many meltdowns from depression but I was able to do it. I would not give up.

I've had the MonSter living in my body for well over 25 years, possibly longer.

Fatigue is a major factor in whether I use assistance or not. I may go from walking reasonably well to walking like a drunken sailor within a few minutes. I always take at least a cane with me when I am out in public, even if I don't need it when I leave the house. I'd rather not be seen as drunk and disorderly...LOL Besides, lots of doors are opened for me when I have my cane, or walker, or whatever.

I tried Avonex and Copaxone and had bad reactions to both. I currently only take Zocor (simvastatin) for the MS. It works for me.

I walk unassisted. I was dxed Oct. 13, 2009. But by the 30th I could not walk. I had my first known relapse and it was very hard. I started PT on Christmas Eve and walking even since. The first year after the relapse was very tough. But I am so much stronger now.

i use walls i know them by name around the house

I was dx with relapsing/remitting in 1997, used a cane a couple of years later, then a walker. In 2003 I no longer had relapses and was considered secondary progressive & began using a power chair. My MS specialist told me I have a "bad" case :(. On the positive side, using the power chair conserves my energy and allows me to do more. I'm still able to drive and for the most part, don't let the chair stop me from doing what I want to do.