Tricia's Story of Multiple Sclerosis

[mcoolle]

I got ms and i got 30 lesions, am 20 and they say its miracle i even walk, i say fuck em fuck all doctors coz they dont know shit, they tell u all the worst stuff ms can do to u and then they say there is no cure and u cant fight it, well blow me am not giving up on this shit

[lightgiver1]

I am 48 and have had MS for 15 years.

MS 'behaves' in many ways

I began with optic neuritis, but this has never recurred & my sight is good.

I can still do most things with adaptations!! I can walk, not very far and sometimes with a stick, but I can! I wobble sometimes, but focus on something ahead & stay straight! I have to rush to the loo, but now take medication which helps. I get tired, but pace myself and rest.

I worry about my kids and the future, but I

stay positive most of the time .

[satsumaQ]

Thank Tricia, your video is helping me to know more about MS. My fiancee just diagnosed having MS and I need all the input for us to go through our life with MS...

[iamianthe]

I have recently been diagnosed. I am also a single mom..my first attack was optic neuritis of the left eye as well. Thank you for being brave enough to make a video. You have helped me today. Love and Light to everyone who suffers from this disease, their families, and their friends.

[iamcheif777]

"i'd walk forever for you mom" - what an incredible gift God has given you in your son... keep the faith

[aafarrugia]

I've had MS for 4 years. I was 30 at the time, 34 now. I realize how many things there are that I can't do now, that I could do even 2 years ago. And there are still things that I can do now that may become impossible by next year.

I won't say that I'm "happy" to see other people with the same problems (or worse), but I am comforted to know that I am not alone.

Alastair Farrugia

[golferhayden]

It amazes me how unselfish people become when you are hit with this disease,

[worktosser]

Thanks for sharing Tricia. MSPracif posted the vid so I assume also has MS. I think that science will some day find an answer for us. For now, all we can do is our best to live a fulfilling life and take the therapies that are available. I bought a 400 cc scooter myself and it was very therapeutic. Take your B vitamins to help with the energy, and don't overstretch yourself.

[NOLIMUR]

hola tricia mi nombre es Noelle soy española, y me detectaron EM a los 26 años a los dos meses de casarme con el hombre que me haria la mas feliz del mundo, y quiero decirte que tu video me da fuerza, soy feliz tengo muchas ganas de vivir, y tu me has regalado una sonrisa en mi cara, no te conozco pero me alegro de haberte encontrado, te mando besos y decirte que me has ayudado. besos y gracias.

[cipherion]

I was diagnosed in 1998. I had diplopia and optic neur. Your video brought me to tears. Thank you for being so open and honest about your trials and fears. Are you doing anything in 2009 as far as bike tours or walks?

[blackbayou]

Tricia, I can't walked a distance of 2 feet without my canes and ALOT of support from my wife and my arms .. But DAMNIT I will grab my canes and walk miles for our cause..!!

[Semtexxt]

OMG im crying so much watching your movie.

thank you for helping me.

noel

[copenfamily]

Tricia, I haven't seen you in ages, I am Connie K's friend, Lisa Copen. I was watching some videos and clicked on yours and went "Hey, I know her!" and then I cried along with you listening to your story. Please email me any time. My son in now 6 and I understand the depths of wanting to be all the mom you can be. Love ya, sweetie.

[snowflakes861]

Dear Tricia,

Your story had such a big impact in my own feelings. That I hope there will be a cure for this disease and that many people will be able to get some help. Thank you for telling this story to the whole entire world and I hope that more public knowledge will be known now. thank you so much.

[serrabeth]

Hi Tricia. I am so relieved that you are telling this story. I was just diagnosed in December and yesterday I had to get cathed at the doctor because of bladder retention and he talked about possibly starting to self cath. I was relieved to hear you talking about the frustration and humiliation that comes along with this particular symptom.

[kurtisrc]

Hello...

My MUM Has MS...

[fuddly4]

Thank you for your Vido. You make the rest of with Ms. very proud

[crpdm1965]

I live in Seattle and, have lived with MS for 17 years. I will continue to do the research to find a cure for this mysterious illness..........GODSPEED to MS fighters

[smilewidpaige29]

this is a really good video, my mom has MS since i was about 14, its difficult to me because i live in Belgium now, and my mom is in England in a care home, it kills me to see her when she hardly recognises me....

[Aubree1976]

I wish I could hear this. The music is way too loud and drowns out what is being said. It's seems like a wonderful video. Too bad there isn't at least closed captioning. I have MS and this is frustrating not to be able to hear this very well done video.

[NOLIMUR]

hola tricia soy española y tengo EM, te envio un beso y decirte que tenemos que luchar. la vida es bonita y hay que luchar.

[KWhy37]

I also have MS. I play football at the University of Minnesota Crookston. I started a documentary about my battle. Search Playing With MS

[Tbomb187]

nice but sad video, My X fiance' was diagnosed almost 2 yrs ago, I never took it upon myself to learn about her MS, and I feel ashamed now, that I didn't take her feelings into consideration more often. I wasn't very helpful when she had flareups, Because I was ignorant to what MS really was, what it really does, and how much stress that must have caused her. I've been fighting to win her back for months now, I want to be her Rock, to care for her, for the rest of my life. Thanks for the video

[rbursik]

good video, thank you frim Czech

I am MS, dx 16 years, Edss 3.0

My name is Radim I am 36 years.

Be happy you have son.

Good luck most mielyn for you

Best regards

Radim

[JJANGEL1979]

i cried so much when i saw this video because i am a single mother with ms and i feel the same i wish they would find a cure so i could see my grandchildren.

you r still beautifull. may god bless u and ur son

[Almademonia]

You`re not alone!

[Almademonia]

thanks so much for your candor Tricia your story really touches my heart . I`m from Puerto Rico.. i`m 28.. diagnosed in May 2008. Thanks .. even when ur story makes me cry. AMAZING! YOU`re not ALONE! HUGS!

[getjana]

hi, have just got on u tube for the first time. my name is jana wilson, i have had ms for the last nineyears, i have two kids and i havew been in a wheel chair for the last 2 years... the,road is long and not that we would wish this on anybody it is nice we r not alone..... i am i australia and i am always so humbled by the support u not only get from loved ones, but by strangers... i wish u happiness.

[foxxytrish09]

Im not sure what will be of our future together, but I watched your video to learn what it is like living with MS and I was in tears along with you.. I pray for a cure and hope yours and so many others dream to find a cure for this disease comes true very soon!!

[foxxytrish09]

He didnt tell me he had MS, I actually was being snoopy, I was upset he didnt tell me. I still love him the same regardless of his MS or none. I just feel horrible for being so mean because I didnt know what was going on, and now that I know about it, I let things he does slide and he gets angry because he thinks im treating him differently because I know...

[foxxytrish09]

Hello Tricia,

I found out the man Ive been seeing has MS. I was mean to him because he would always be tired and never really want to do anything, he had days where he slept into the night, he broke plans with me and he said he had fell asleep and i thought he was lying to me..

[LabGirl333]

My mom was just diagnosed with MS a few weeks ago. She was so sick for so long, but the doctors didn't know what was wrong with her. She had weakness, fatigue, etc. Now it seems the MS has attacked her stomach, and she can't eat. She has an ileostomy now. My brothers & my sister worry about what will happen... thanks for sharing your story!

[tinateal]

hi tricia ! I am Just like you . i have a tears for the time i heard your story !!!!! kristina who has ms and a son

[JuicyGirl39]

God Bless You!

[KEMckay10]

This story makes me cry.

I'm 19 years old..And my dad is 56 years old, he was diagnosed with MS 3 years ago, and it's extremley rare to be diagnosed with MS at such an age. I'm blessed there are videos like this up because I have no idea what I get myself into. The things my dad does can frustrate me so much. My family isn't too good in the money area because my dads on disabiltiy. This story is amazing. You're a strong person, as a matter of fact, every person with Multiple Sclerosis is.

[gmag44]

a very touching story. thank you for posting.

[fxyfirecrotch]

Hi Tricia, your story touched me so much. I'm a 34 year old "former" very talented singer who has been sick since the age of 26. I feel that this illness has robbed me of my dreams of being a performing artist (the weakness, fatigue, etc) and all of the promise, talent and drive that I once had to make it as a singer. It feels good to know that there are people who can totally relate to what I'm going through. Your son is a doll, thanks again, Julie

[BlushingRoses]

I know EXACTLY what you're going through... I'm in the same situation. I'm in the middle of getting a Master in Music, and all of a sudden this hits... 6 months before I was supposed to graduate, and now there's not much I can do about it :-/

For me it isn't fatigue problems, it's cognitive ones. I have stamina, just not focus or memorizing abilities like I used to. Now every time I have to perform in my master's program is a humiliating experience. i'm thinking about quitting :-/

[stel784]

I' m a single mother 35,with MS diagnosed in 2004 living in Greece. Your dreams and hopes are the same as mean .. You are not alone..

[nsirgado]

hi im nick was diagnosed 2003 was an emt and i can do that anymore, have you heard of a medication tysabry, im going to start taking hopefully this month, YOUR NOT ALONE, BE STRONG, A CURE WIL COME.

[lilange1]

This touched my heart!

I hope that one day there will be a cure for MS

Two of my family members have MS, and i can understand how Jake would feel....i had heard about the chemotherapy, would you mind explaining it abit more? have you had any results? i have heard about it but i'm not sure if it is allowed in Australia...

good on you for being so brave, and i wish you all the very best :)

[BretagneShrew]

yeh I'd like to know too. My mum has lupus and I know in some places its used for that too.

[ArtNatureMusic]

I hope your dreams come true and they find a cure. Blessings to you! Thank you for sharing...

[MrsKelli2006]

Hello Tricia,

My name is Kelli I'm 39 1/2 was dx with my new best friend MS in late 2006 early 2007 that was after all test were in and confirmed... your story brought tears to my eyes. Warm tears I have seen so many stories. But something about yours

My daughter is 14 and she stopped and was at full attention listening to your story

And when your son spoke oh my..

Were are planning to do a message I just want to be calm and not crying during the video,

KeLLi from Michigan

[mybathenvy]

Hi Tricia,

I was just diagnosed last month and I'm trying hard to find my courage. You're a great inspiration.

Janet

[dooleys2103]

I have recently been diagnosed on 6th sept 08 and your symptoms are like mine i suffer with my right eye. I had my first attack when i was 24. Fingers crossed they will find a cure. Stay strong :-) xx Zoe UK

[bobfro29]

Faces of MS is the coming together. Walking together is progress. Working together is success, as we pray for our hope Bob from New Jersey living with MS.

[MSPacific]

9/25/08

Thanks for the kind and encouraging words!

Jake will be 15 this year. He is a high school freshman and still loves playing baseball. He raises money and awareness for Walk MS and this year he's riding in Bike MS. He is my inspiration!

I have good and bad days, but am blessed with supportive family, friends and doctors. I fight for a cure through volunteerism and fundraising. I know I speak for many when I say I want to live in a world free of MS.

With Hope & Love,

Tricia Chandler

[Meshug2]

Hi Tricia,

Jake is right - you are a fighter and an inspiration.

Best regards,

Hugh

[mrsmonkeyoffroad]

@MSPacifi

Dear Beloved Tricia,

you are such a beautiful mom~warrior and soul. I look to you for inspiration.... I v'e had MS since the early 80's but it didn't stop me but for short periods . too busy ! Now I'm 48, married with 3 teens going in 40 directions

.3 different schools & I couldn't be prouder of them. meanwhile, mama is in bed with trigeminal neuralgia! FUN FUN! half- blind with shingles in left cornea (all ms related) when I am better, must volunteer -

[philosophicalmuslim]

Thank you for sharing... but don't loss hope. I wish you and your family the best :)

[Meshug2]

Hi Tricia,

Your son is a credit to you.

You give hope to the world through your character. I am honoured to have seen this video and shared in a little of your life.

Thankyou

[rgg2125]

I have a family member with secondary progressive MS. Last week I was reading Forbes Magazine on line. They had a lengthy article about Eli Lilly who has a $497 million partnering agreement with BioMS Medical of Canada to market dirucotide. It's in late stage testing to treat SPMS (treatment is an infusion twice a yr with NO bad side effects). This is the 5th biggest biotech deal ever done.  This drug will be to MS what insulin is to diabetes. Available in Canada late 2009/early 2010.

[Flowerfire3]

i have ms and im only 12 i think im the only 1 here who has it when i grow up i will fight 4 a cure

[hollyhuber]

Thanks for sharing!

[karena321]

Tricia,

Your video is very a very nice one. Don't be sad. We'll get through this TRAVESTY with some sort of dignity, and we will one day be free of this challenge. God doesn't put anything on us that we can't handle. You are beautiful.

[andyg8b]

superb vid , u made my eyes teary ,, i to have M.S am male from Scotland , not entitled to any drug , the Drs say they wont help my kind of M.S so i to hope for a cure if not my life time then not long after ,,,,,

[u782359]

Yours is a very powerful story, thank you for sharing this. I hope you are doing well. I have had it only a year and I don't have children so I don't know what those extra challenges are like. Please look into Low Dose Naltrexone--i opted to take that instead of the CRAB drugs and have had no new lesions. Good luck and God bless you :)

[OMoonliteO77]

you made me cry :,( i was diagnosed 1 and a half year ago i did the MRI and they found 4 spots in the brain and 1 in my spinal cord, i had all the symptoms except for the Bladder symptoms and slightly balance symptoms, i took cortesone at the beggining of my medication and since that time till 1 year later i kept eating Berries and YOGURT almost everyday when i went back to my next MRI i was shocked the doctor told me that one of the spots is GONE and he was asking me what are u doing ?

[DLB995]

i too have ms and was in denial for a long time. i too am a fighter and will not let this get me down.  we all need to keep on fighting for a cure.

[JJANGEL1979]

i know what ur goin through i also want to live a normal life i have a son who only has me i wish this disease never existed. but all i could say is stay strong.

[Cynzmoon]

Thanks you for sharing your story. I was dxd in Oct 06, know it's been around alot longer. Would love to find out more about how you captain the walk. I tried this spring (virtual walk) and didn't do very well. Thanks again.

[bsjbrenda10131013]

God bless you Tricia and Jake your video inspires me. I have been diagnosed sinced 1995. I have been in denial. I cannot spell, math, etc. but am very blessed and I thank God. I would love to know about the chemotherapy? I will have to search the web.

You are a beautiful and loving person I can tell and have a good day,

Brenda from Mo.

[phlashphil]

my tears flow with you ... I am 3 years deep and using a cane some times, today i did even.Its so hard at times, but we will not quit!!!!.. good luck and be well vietomin D every day they say 1000mgs to 2000mgs. hugs 2 you:)a great video 2 copy past and pass on to your friends.

watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4 cheers be well

[teslagirlM]

Tricia and Jake are beautiful people! This video is so inspiring. I was diagnosed with MS in 2004 and fight it, mostly out of spite. (I'll be damned if anything will stop me from doing ALL that I want to do.) LOL. Thanks for an excellent video, and to anyone with MS, keep up the fight! The advances in research and awareness are tremendous and I believe a cure is near.

[CaliCousin]

I was diagnosed 1-1/2 weeks ago. This is a very scary time. I live in San Diego County, too, and am going to try to find you so that I can join your walk team. Thank you for creating this video. It's scary, but it's real, and it's full of hope.

[theworldiknow]

Hi Tricia,

Your story though very sad, is one of inspiration for me. I was diagnosed at 25, so I feel your pain. I have found most of my cure from books that teach what our thoughts create.

I give you peace and happiness

[leahinator]

That was the most emotional video I have seen. It brought tears to my eyes. I am a single mom of a 10 yr old girl who is my little nurse and I have a son who is 15 who prefers to not acknowledge most of the time that I have MS. Watching this video makes me wish he was more empathetic of my condition like her son is.

[sophieadd]

(((Tricia)))

Keep your chin up girl! You're not alone :)

[kaluamaitai]

My heart goes out to you and your family.My

mother-inlaw has MS also. I pray they find a cure for this. Keep fighting!!!!

[j83com]

Good luck with everything.

[MsinNevada]

I was diagnosed with MS on november 16th 2001 it was a day i will never forget i also have lost parcial vision in my left eye i have been in remission for about 4 yrs till just a few days ago i have no feeling from the waist down it hurts to walk and there is no help in the town i live in i'm very proud that someone like you has the strenghth to do this video about MS Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[jules2u]

Thanks Tricia for reminding us we are not alone with this disease. I was dx 3 years ago and I am blessed to have enough good days that people don't understand the bad ones. Just remember "I have MS, MS doesn't have me."

[Formul8er]

Tricia, you're a beautiful woman on so many levels. Thanks for sharing your life story and struggle with MS. Your love for your son is evident and it is said that love conquers all. Do a search for "Team Hoyt" on YouTube and be moved again. God bless you Tricia.

[princesspeech]

I was actually diagnosed a year ago when I was 19. I hope I can still be as strong and brave as you are. I'm already beginning to have problems and I am super scared about the next few years.

Thank you for posting this and allowing me to see someone else who is experiencing the same thing.

[chickylindz]

What a wonderful yet sad video. I'm 26 yrs old. My mama passed away when I was 25 after a 30 year battle with MS. We have come so far when it comes to meds for helping out MS patients, unfortunately it was too late for my mom but I pray that w/research newly diagnosed MS patients will have hope. I am thinking of you and your family and know that you along w/all MS patients hold a very special place in my heart.Please know that life w/MS is not the end...it's the beginning of an inspiring journey

[sjhollar]

Tricia, you brought tears to the eyes of this 275 pound, hairy faced guy. I can relate as my wife was diagnosed in 1996. She has secondary-progressive and is in a wheelchair. DON'T GIVE UP. There is a lot of living ahead of you, and yes, you will see your grandkids. We have four, one on the way, and quite possibly a great-grandchild within a couple of years. Keep fighting Tricia. You'll be ok.

[Marcoimpala62]

My name is Marco. My mom had MS for most of my life. She was the best mom you could ever imagine. Never ever let her get down! You remind me of her. Single mom that never gives up no matter what. My mother passed when I was 15 and I want to figure out a way to help in some way to the people with MS. I know I can't do much but I would love to find out more. Thank you so much for staying strong!!! I send all my love to you and your son. You're an insperation to us all.

[Marymomraky]

Keep fighting---you will see your grandchildren!!

[FeliciOlivar]

I beg people to please always try and understand. We don't all look sick, you can't always see the symptoms and you will never know what we are going through, just because we look well and normal. Just be sympathetic and understanding is all I ask.

[jricci412]

I also have bladder problems which runs my life..my husband would catherise me which helped alot...but 2 years ago he suffered a ruptured brain aneursym, so he cant do it...i've been in a wheelchair the last six years.......life can be so hard

[Veronicablue2]

Touching, and all too similar...thankyou for sharing. Looks like you have a pretty special kiddo there. His little letter brought a tear to my eye : )

[jammyphoto]

Thank you for sharing your story. I was dx with MS 10 months ago, and am in the middle of my 3rd exacerbation now. I really appreciate your candid-ness (word?) with us.

xoxo

Jenn

[AdrienneAce]

Thank you, brave one, for letting us see what MS has done to you. I have had MS for 15 years and have had similar problems. Although most of my vision and bladder function have returned, I remain fearful that another severe exacerbation will take function away again. We are all in fear at one time or another, Tricia; we need to be here for each other.

You two are lucky to have each other!

My hope is that The Cure comes to us very soon. Please know that I am thinking of you always!

[CassandraMadeIt]

You are very brave! I have MS also, with an unrelated rare eye disease, so I know some of your battle. Keep the dream of good health alive in your heart!

The CT chapter doesn't do videos like this, which is really too bad. I've asked, they don't seem interested. Your chapter is really keeping the cure in their hearts!!

Am so glad to see this!!!

[nojuliachild]

Thank you. You are an inspiration to me.

[bayvewjo]

wow !!!!! i am speechless ! i am newly diagnoised. i to am a single mom of a little boy- Jacob Ryan im 36 years old and having a really hard time with this diagnosis unfortunatly i have a lot of lesions& dont know what the futuere will hold for my lil guy & me... thanks for a really hit home story

[ErinCrumb]

This story truly touched me.

[ashleyanashlynn]

Tricia- Thank you for sharing your story, I have ms as well I was diagnosed 2 years ago and it is very scary and at times very lonely. Having new symptoms that make you feel less in control is very hard to accept. You are amazing and so is your precious son. Be strong and have faith.

Love,

Susan

[ColoredGirl09]

I Have MS TOO. I was diagnosed at 15 and now im 16

[lydz4klm]

omg

my mum was diagnosed with ms last january

she is a single mum and looks after me 12 and my brother 16

she works so hard and doest want to come to terms with whast she has.

we help her as much as we can but sometimes it ist enough to cheer her up.

she was so very very close to my grandma (her mum) but she died in august 2007 from a brain tumor.

just keep fighting thats all you can do.

if you give up that is whe you get worse.

dont let this horrible disease take over you

lydia

[skeezydaboss]

wow...what a video. I too have MS...and have been diagnosed for going on 6 yrs now. It's a terrible disease, and I'm hoping they WILL find a cure for it someday. Thanks for making such an awesome video, to promote awareness.

Kristi

[beearoxursox]

dont giv up, fight it head on,and hav support family, friends, anyone close to u, it is proven ppl with support hav a more likely chance of surviving sadly my mom died from ms, wen i was 4 , i was never told how she actually died.

[nigelimani]

Hi I too am an MS survivor I used to fall down often so I tried the drugs beta , copaxone both to no avail...I thought I would simply die I would love to share what I am doing and how much more full my life is. I am still married , teach the sixth grade, and am a part-time graduate student ( I have had to take breaks to keep my grades up) however I have only three classes left before I recievemy degree!!!!!!!

[UCMSGrand]

Hi Tricia, This is Patricia/ Tricia, You are one of Gods Beautiful Flowers, I mean that literally. You are blessed to have that little angel at your side. Keep on loving him and loving yourself. Be Blessed, If I were near I would give you a HUG! so in the word of HUG please accept. Stay in tube! Be Inspired and live life.

[MSQueen17]

Hi Tricia, I to am a single mom living with MS. My daughter is grown now and is a really great help to me. Yet I constantly worry that I will put too much pressure on her! I wasn't diagnosed until 48 and my whole world has turned upside down, this nasty illness has effected my heart. I have had 2 heart attacks in 2yrs. but I am determined to hang tough and see my furture grandchildren grow. It was great hearing your story and I wish you the absolute best. SB

[LeylaBabe]

I also have MS. You won't die of MS... there's no reason for being scared, that you won't see your grandchildren grow up.

Be strong.

Love,

LeylaBabe

[mstricia70]

Hi LeylaBabe,

Thank you for writing. I'm not scared of dying, I'm fearful that because I've already lost the vision in my left eye, and have recurrent optic neuritis in my good eye - I may not 'see' my grandchildren. I am strong and will continue to fight. You do the same.

Blessings,

mstricia70

[nancy1angel]

hey

i also have optic neuritis,cant see from my left eye. how can i be save from losing my eyesight from my other eye?!

please help

nancy, san benito, tx

[mckenzie36]

Tricia- I also have MS and I have children and grand-children that I absolutely cherish. I completely understand where you are coming from and I wish I knew you better. Having someone like you in my life would be treasured. You are a fighter and a verys trong woman. Your son is fortunate to have you for such an amazing example.

Thank you for posting the video and sharing some of the most intimate parts of this illness so that others may be able to understand a little bit more.

[livinaustralian]

god bless you tricia :'(

[LauraEllen58]

This is a wonderful video...I do hope you get to see your grandchildren....I did....

[rbsoftball123]

i no her son and hes really nice just like her

[onejayne]

Tricia, my dear, i too have m.s. and have raised 4 children on my own, the challenge was unreal, but it has made me the strong person i am today. do not give up, having faith has kept me going because one day we will run, dance and walk long distances, watch our children have children, and watch them succeed. right now i use a walker but i do promise you this it will not be for long. i will join your walk-a-thon and run the whole way, this is a with m.s.

[stillboygeorgefan]

Thank you for being to honest.I pray for you and wish you all the best.

I am very touched also because my very best friend also have this desease :(

[LindaNY11]

Hi Tricia, You are such an inspiration to me. You are super strong. I have MS as well and have weak legs. I use a scooter for long distances and foearm cruthes for short ones. Your are absolutly beautiful and so is your son. Your son will keep you strong as I can see you live for him. You will do fine in this lifetime. You are an amazing woman. Thank you for posting this video.

Love Always, Linda xoxo

[LindaNY11]

I did a typo sorry.  It's forearm crutches. I don't mind receiving e-mails Tricia. I am here to listen and support.

God bless you always,

Linda

[Sweet0blivion]

Tricia, your story brings a tear to my eye. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis just yesterday, I am 18 years old. I don't know what my future holds and I am scared.

[onejayne]

please don't be scared, i have it also, please have faith and do not give up!!!

[Narimatsu]

THANKS FOR SHARING

[Rupari]

Arrh i know exactly how you feel everything u said i can relate too. hope they find a cure for you, me and other people out there who suffer from this horrible disease.like u i have a son and i worry alot about the things i may not be able to do with him like how normal people would do with their children. All i can say is to keep your head up and remember there is a cure out there,its just hasn't been realised yet.

[marcyn1]

Tricia,

It's your fellow Advocate Cynthia from Houston! Just happened across your video on my first ever visit to youtube. Very nice video. Can relate to the bladder issues. Just had a bad relapse. Was in regular hospital for a week and rehab hospital for three. I am doing much better. Hope to see you in San Diego!

[imeevallarelli]

Hi Tricia, I think of you often throughout the years. I came across this and saw how beautiful and strong you still are. Jake is a great reflection of you! Stay strong my friend, believe in your hopes! I hope one day we see each other and I can be there for you again. XOXO Imee

[Mikael1001]

Hello Tricia, I was very moved by your video. I hope all the best for you and for the day they find a cure. I am doing a presentation on MS awareness in my college and was woundering if you would mind if i used your video to help raise awareness? Thanks and stay strong!

Mikael1001

[williamr5101]

im so sorry!!! i cry everyday inside, i ask GOD why me...why me... what did i do to deserve this?i will be praying for you and please pray for me IM SCARED...

[Rachalicious2]

thank you for this story I wish more people would make such an excellent video as this one so everyone can understand how difficult it is for the one's with ms and their family members. stay strong. God bless.

[Mattdeserres]

Tricia, my father is going through the same thing. I am doing an assignment for my nursing program on MS and I was wondering if I could send your message to my class. I would greatly appreciate it. We're keeping you in our prayers

The De-Serres Family

[hawkinslad]

Dear Tricia. As a fellow sufferer, i know how devastating it is to have your mobility and independence gradually eroded by this cruel disease. Your video brought tears to my eyes, so i hope i can send you some hope and strength in return. Rob.

[merr75]

Tricia, this was very moving. My 9-month-old daughter and I will be doing our first walk for multiple sclerosis to help people like you. I found your video very inspirational. In an attempt to raise more for a cure, I will be sharing your story. I think a lot of people do not understand MS, and I think this video will inspire others to want to help. Thank you for this moving video!

[cathy4xo]

I support you Tricia, beautiful and inspirational video. Thank you!

[EMT950]

Tricia, I too have M.S. (started w/optic neuritis L eye) and am praying for a cure. My son is 16 months old and I hope a cure is there so he never has to fear getting this devistating disease. Let's all fight it together!!!

[LindaNY11]

Dear Trica, I love the way you get across the message of how we feel. My husband says to me all the time when I worry about the future. "FEAR will keep you up all night long but FAITH is one fine pillow" God bless you and your family and I know we will comtinue to be ok. xo Love Linda

[drodga]

God bless you Tricia! I feel a lot of that you're talking about and I'm praying for the day that there aren't the new faces every week like me afflicted with this horrible illness.

I know one thing, the breakthrough is just around the corner and we'll see it happen somehow in our lifetime. We've gotta believe that.

Andy x

[eire15]

Tricia, I understand how you feel. I am 22 and was diagnosed in July. I hope one day they find a cure so we can all go back to a normal life and don't suffer anymore.

Good luck with everything and let's keep on hoping!

[footes5]

Tricia,

What a powerful video message! How we all wish you didn't have to fight this battle with MS. We're definitely praying and fighting alongside you for a cure! Thanks for sharing your story...you moved us to tears.

You and Jake are just two of our very favorite people. Lots of Love, Hugs, and Prayers from the Footes

[Westenhizzel]

Trisha, I wish I did not know how you feel. I at least have a wife of 28 years to help along the way. I have three children. I have just started Tysabri and if it doesn't help then its Mitrixon. Has it helped any? I have a video blog of my progress with Tysabri here. Just go to Tsyabri. Hang in there don't let the monster get to you. Gary