Living with Multiple Sclerosis - Update

[AWDESIGNS8]

I GET THAT I DONT THINK I CAN WALK ALOT SO I JUST DONT GO PLACES SO WHAT DO YOU THINK .GET OVER IT RIGHT. WE CAN DO ALOT EVEN IF WE HAVE MS. I JUST DONT WANT TO OVER DO SO THEN I MIGHT GET A RELASPE. I'M A LITTLE SCARED OF THAT. WHAT DO YOU THINK. LOVE APRIL

[laurenvparrott]

@AWDESIGNS8 Hi April! I would pace yourself. Don't do over-do anything and you'll be fine, I promise! Just be careful of the decisions that you make...know your limitations. I hope this helps!

[AWDESIGNS8]

@laurenvparrott yes i know to just do what i can thanks lauren you really are a good person to talk to love ya april

[laurenvparrott]

@AWDESIGNS8 You are so sweet! Love ya!

[mollyd2]

Dear Lauren

I was diagnosed with MS back in Dec.08 and did not have a clue about the disease. I tried to get informations and what really helped eversince- is your videos. You have an amazing way to inform and encourage and therefore I want to thank you so very much . I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Europe. I am from Germany and send you many xoxo´s from the Rhine- Palatines.

God Bless you

Monica:)

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Monica! Thank you for writing from Germany! I really appreciate your comment! I wish you the best and please write if you ever have questions! God Bless You!

[JBurnsChicago]

Lauren:

I was looking up something related to the state of Mississippi (MS) when I came across your video series. I don't have MS, but I was hooked by your story.

And let me tell you something from a viewer with no dog in this fight: you are a very talented speaker and commentator.. Have you considered sending these to MS society? Or for reg. TV? You're THAT good.

Anyway: best of luck to you. And seriously look into the TV thing. In addition to courage, you've got talent. No joke.

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much! I actually work at small local TV station where I live! I really appreciate your comment - thanks again!

[BretagneShrew]

hey lauren! great to hear you had a rad time in europe! I just looked through your photos on facebook and it looks beautiful! I recently went travelling to malaysia for 2 weeks and loved it! I had to spend several days resting in te hotel room from exhaustion but other than that I was fine and it went really well :D

xx

[laurenvparrott]

Hey Bretagne! Thank you, yes I had a blast in Europe!! Wow I hear Malaysia is awesome - I'm so glad you had fun! Yeah, I was pretty exhausted from traveling and it took a few weeks to get back to normal once I made it home...but it was so worth it! I'm sending you a picture that I took in Paris that made me think of you!

[cellmedicine]

you are too cute !!! this is like the only youtube channel that i subscribe to and actually watch !! pretty crazy about the camera though :(

best wishes

Tom

[laurenvparrott]

Hey Tom! Thank you so much!! Haha, thank you, at least I have a new camera!

[2BinCali]

I had my first transfusion today (Tysabri) and it went GREAT! I can't believe I had no side effects as of yet. While I was there my blood pressure did drop a bit, 80/50,from 98/67. But the saline helped a lot! Thank you so much for your reply! You are the most positive person I have ever seen with M.S. You are a great role model! :)

[laurenvparrott]

I am so happy for you! Oh that's wonderful! Thank you so much for your sweet comment!!

[2BinCali]

Thank you so much Lauren! You truly are a great inspiration! :)

[Tracysees]

Choa Bella,  What was with that nutty lady, you must have been terrified! I was shocked by the encounter. You handled it far better than most .. Me included!

[laurenvparrott]

I don't know! I was really scared. Aww, thank you!

[macycj]

hi lauren!!

Im glad you were able to go to paris,and rome.

I also want to go there sometime.

Glad the summer heat is not to bad on ya this year,same with me,trying to stay in the a/c as much as possible.

God bless,

aly

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you Aly! You should go there - it's amazing! I'm glad you're doing well!

God Bless, Lauren :)

[2BinCali]

Wow! I just watched your first videos and what a difference! I am just starting Tysabri treatment tomorrow for the first time. You have made me feel so much better watching your videos! I still am pretty nervous though.

And I completely agree on the cognative problems. Beside having constant pain that would be my biggest issue along with double vision, vertigo and numbness! Just to name a few! I was diagnosed 1999. Please take care!

~Doreen

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you! I am so glad you feel better about Tysabri! Please keep me posted on how everything goes!!

Lauren :)

[kezzcass]

Hi Lauren, you always look and sound fantastic - it is really encouraging.  Looking forward to starting Tysabri myself within the next month so you, Angela and others inspire hope that I can find some 'normal' place in this world of MS. I haven't done much travelling but have every intention of doing so despite the challenges. Blessings to you. Kerri

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much Kerri! That is so sweet of you to say!! Angela and I are just a few people that are seeing amazing results and I look forward to hearing how things go for you! I'm sure you'll do some traveling, and I hope you keep in touch!

[trojantjl]

Would yo be in a clinical trial?

[laurenvparrott]

I'm not sure - for what?

[trojantjl]

to help further nedical knowlege of the diease

[laurenvparrott]

I'm not sure if I'd want to be in a clinical trial because I'm doing so well on Tysabri!

[MrPauljd]

Hi Lauren,

Glad you got to go to Rome and Paris

Sorry to see that disturbing incident with the camera!

Have been watching your videos for a couple of months, mainly cos I was trying to decide whether to go on tysabri or not. .Much better now,have had 3 infusions. at my local hospital there are 17 people on tysabri, and none of them have had a relapse since going on it. Hope for the best

Paul

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you, it was phenominal!! Yeah the camera accident was scary. I'm so glad you're doing well on Tysabri! Please keep in touch Paul!

[dmplaura]

Hah, I can't wait to see the camera accident video. You're looking great as always Lauren, and I'm glad to hear you had such a good time on your vacation! :)

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you Laura!! It's great to hear from you :)

[n95johnny]

hey babe lookin good and refreshed so good to see ya happy as ever, europe does that to us all, great stuff sorry about ur cam stupid gypsys think that camera's take ur sole away s medievile. great to c ya had a great time,ur glowing with happiness girl.

love and kisses

johnny

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much Johnny!! You are so sweet!

Lots of love :)

Lauren

[MegF142857]

Such a nice happy video. Tell us about your new camera too. Pictures look really good on this video. You look great!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!! I will tell you about my camera!

[medad1]

Hi Lauren .. I really missed you!!! :)

How is Rome?... PITTZA there is so great did you try it? I did in 2002 :)

Sorry for your Camera hope to get better one soon

I'm very stable & next Tuesday I'll get my 4th infusion of TYSABRI

But I still using wheelchair !!! :(

ٌRegards

Mody :)

[laurenvparrott]

Hey Mody! Aww, thank you so much! Yes we did try the Pittza and it was awesome! Don't worry about my camera, I already have a new one!!

I'm so glad you're stable! You'll have to let me know about how your 4th infusion goes. Keep the faith that one day you'll be walking!

Wishing you the best!

Lauren :)

[angelusa73]

Carissima Lauren,

I am SO HAPPY that you got to go to Europe and that you went to Paris and to Roma! I so hope you liked my country!

I am not from Roma. I am from North Italy, hours away from the capital.

You are so sweet! You mentioned me in your video!!!! Yes, I am the one that is experiencing cognitive problems and that writes everything down just like you!

I hope that your trip to Europe was what you expected. If everything goes well, I will go back to Italy in September.

Welcome back!!

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Angela! I LOVED Roma! I really want to go back and visit other cities in Italy! One day hopefully!

[angelusa73]

Dear Lauren,

I hope you will go back to Italy because it is so wonderful and I hope that you will have only good experiences next time!

I am still in shock about the woman and the camera...I cannot believe that she did that!!!! I know it can happen anywhere but it hurts me to know that it happened in my country and that it happened to one of my special friend! :)

I hope you still like me!!!!! :)

Maybe, one day you will show me the photos that you took over there!

Tanti baci,

Angela

[laurenvparrott]

Angela, I would go back to Italy anytime anyday!! I love my Italian heritage and one crazy woman doesn't affect my love for my heritage!! I would love to show you pictures!! I would love to meet you! Maybe you could teach me how to speak Italian?!?!

Tanti baci,

Lauren :)

[angelusa73]

Sure I can teach you my language!

I am already helping two American people that live in North Carolina and that are in love with my country and that want to learn how to speak so I am sure I can help you learn Italian too!

Tell me what you would like to know first...

Un abbraccio (a hug)

ciao!

Angela

[laurenvparrott]

Grazie Angela!!

[mkallion]

Hi Lauren, You are an inspiration with your never-ending beautiful smile. It feels like you are an Angel, sent to us, from God, to encourage us, and let us know that the world cares. I hope that doesn't sound corny, but its what I see when I watch your videos. I would love to meet you one day, but if this doesn't happen, I will take in your words and keep the faith through thick and thin. Thanks for being there for us Lauren!

[laurenvparrott]

Oh my gosh, you are so sweet! Thank you so much! I would love to meet you, too!! Thank you so much for writing!

[OSA503]

I'm crying in happiness for you Lauren! Victory over MS.

Jolie

can't wait for the video

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much Jolie!!

[blinggroup]

Blessings to you my friend!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you!

[zekest]

We have missed you Lauren, down here in columbus,Ohio.

[laurenvparrott]

Aww thank you!!

[vbeachy]

It was a distinct pleasure meeting you too!

[laurenvparrott]

I would love to hang out again Vern!