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Lauren, You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. I came across your video through a school assignment. I'm obtaining my master's in Occupational Therapy and in our neuroscience course we are currently learning about MS. I appreciate your willingness to share your story as it has added in my understanding. It has brought to the forefront the impact this disorder has on individuals. Thank you and God Bless you!
it makes me teary eyes seeing how upbeat and still going on with MS.
unfortunately my mother is not like you...altho she has had ms for nearly 20 years now and cant really to anything her self, even in the beginning she was very depressed and just gave up trying to fight MS as long as she could. She has progressive MS so..she doesn't have relapse.s..so how you are right now (in this video). she has been for about 15 years,
@bonster101 I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom...it's incredibly difficult. I'm fortunate because my MS started when I was 16 years old and I've been on medication for many years. I wish there was something I could say about helping your mother...I think the best thing is to be supportive of her needs. I wish you both the very best!
I am so sorry you have been going through this. you are luck to have a boyfriend to help you out. i viewed your video because my friend was diagnosed with MS and i wanted to understand what she was experiencing, and I must say your video was very informative the best actually so thank you. You will always be in my prayers i hope all goes well with the injection yuo are waiting for.
I am so sorry that your having to go throught his , luckily you have your boyfriend to help get through it. The reason I viewed your video is because one of my friends was just diagnosed with MS and i wanted to understand her condition. Thank you so much because your video has been the most informative from all the videos i've seen even the doctor videos. You will be in my prayers , and I hope all goes well with your injection.
I know some fantastic musician's etc and I could record the backing track easily and send it over to you to add the vocal's?. The offer is there if you'd like to do it? No pressure! Love,Light and pea's, Richie.X.
@laurenvparrott . I'll get it the backing recorded for you and get back to you? I'll make a few phone calls.Love, Richard. Have you still got bearie? AAAAAAAAH. I found this video quite moving? you look so much better now though. I was pretty bad when I first got MS too (but that's another story/novel?) Anyway love to you and your wonderful family and friends XXXXXXX Richie in England.x
@laurenvparrott . I'll get it the backing recorded for you and get back to you? I'll make a few phone calls.Love, Richard. Have you still got bairie? AAAAAAAAH. I found this video quite moving? you look so much better now though. I was pretty bad when I first got MS too (but that's another story/novel?) Anyway love to you and your wonderful family and friends XXXXXXX Richie in England.x
You have a song waiting to be recorded May 2012! Lauren! This is quite an old video now and if you follow Lauren you can see her growing into a lovely young girl who handles her MS with grace and humour! I think she's beautiful. She should be the positive face of MS. She shares her experiences so sensitively. SHE IS A STAR! X.
@laurenvparrott Love you darlin! That song is waiting here for you. I've put it on youtube richie979. Its called Simple Girl. It just seamed to fit your style and attitude. To me, It feel's so right for you! You could be the next American Idol? Your American? and I'm bone Idle? Ha ha. I could arrange it if you fancy? and we could put it on I Tunes , etc and make it available world wide to raise money for MS. I could get the music recorded and you could put the vocal's on it ?Richie X.
U are very brave sweetie!! I share wigh my friends!! Bad think about it! Is that a couple of them don't even want to talk to me anymore!! But it's cool!! I got others things to worrie about!! Keep it Lauren! Stay brave
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I worked @ NBC affiliates in the 90's. later, i wantd to work in a helping job, and I worked with volunteers for 9 years at Meals on Wheels. Foolishly, I left for a retail job, (yuck!!) and ended up unemployed. In Feb, I started to work at a Fox affiliate, and was thankful to find a job!! But even-better the local ARC has hired me & now Im again able to help others!! & THANK GOD,I dont have to watch Jerry Springer! :-) ha!
You are so brave to have shared with others!! Thanks!! And as I know this is an older video, I am glad to know the new medicine helped you so much...
At the same time, there is no shame to sound like Kathryn Hepburn!! :-)
Also you still look great without the makeup.. Check out Victoria Williams, she's a very cool, eclectic singer that has MS. She has a wonderful unique style!! I wish you and your family all the best!! :-)
@itsstillfriday Hello! I'm sorry for the long delay in responding to you. Thank you so much for your message! Yes, fortunately the new medicine has been wonderful for me :) Hahaha, thank you, I remember those Kathryn Hepburn days! You are very sweet, thank you for saying that about me without makeup...I will look for Victoria Williams. Thanks again, and I hope you are doing well!!
thanks for shareing iam 25 and going thru testing and iam scared crapless needless to say i dont ever want to be able not to walk or loose my bladder in public iam sooo frekad!!! well how are you doing now i know this was in 2007
@munecagirl22 Hello! I'm doing great! I've been making videos since this day! I know it's easy for me to say, but you are going to be fine!! I would just stay on top of things, be open and honest with your doctor, and stay positive! I wish you the best!!
Thank You for sharing, you have given me a much better idea of MS symptoms, I have been experiencing many of the same with, shaky voice, tremors in hands and arms, loss of balance, weakness memory & concentration problems. I have been on many different medications prescribed for nerve tremors and also for what they think may be fibromyalgia but I am finally going tomarrow for MRI brain scan to check for MS, a bit nervous about doing it but I need to find out what is going on. Thanks again.
MS is now being linked to a new retrovirus called XMRV which infects the brain what makes your body send cytokines to the brain to fight the virus which results in brain lesions, a retrovirus becomes part of your DNA and you can't get rid of you can get it.
@laurenvparrott how are you doing with your shaking , and yes you are on some thing for your ms . or are you eating better excersing and got god in your life . i have a face book do you if so check it out april waller i bput this woman on ther that she healed her self from ms watch it she is really intersting , love ya april
You are a beautiful young woman. You have so much poise and dignity and such a positive outlook. You are a really remarkable person. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren, your videos are so helpful. It is so nice to know that we are not alone, and also that there is hope and treatment. I will never forget how scared I was when first diagnosed earlier this year when I developed double vision suddenly. One of the first places I came to for help was youtube. You really are reaching a lot of people in a positive way.
I just met you in Kansas City and couldn't wait to get home to check out the videos you told us about! This is the first one I've watched, but plan on working my way through all of them over the next week or so. I can't thank you enough for doing this and for taking the time to travel here to talk about your life and experience with MS. It truly was a pleasure and very inspiring, and I can't wait to learn more about your journey...Eric
@laurenvparrott Heck yeah!! I'm sure I will have many questions and comments as I work my way through your videos plus I'm learning about YouTube along the way...;) I watched 3 or 4 more today including your Christmas one, and WOW is all I have to say about that!! I'm really looking forward to getting into the Tysabri ones in the next day or so, and I think I realized last night that I really want, and probably need, to talk about my MS with other "chosen" ones a lot more then I have!
@aeolos58 I'm so glad Eric! Thank you so much for saying that about my Christmas video! And yes, I think you should look into Tysabri! Let me know any questions you have!! I'll talk to you soon!
I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
I have recently been told I have MS. I'm 17 and barely knew anything abut the illness prior t my diagnosis. I was so gutted and terrified when i found out but most of all i was just terrified. Everyone in my family seemed 10times more worried than i was which made me worry more! Your video was great to watch and really insightful. I have no idea what type of MS it is I have yet. You are such an amazing girl! Thanks so much ! xx
I have trouble with stairs too. People ALWAYS think I'm drunk in bars even when I'm sober! I'm so glad your slurring went away after you had your baby :)
Love your video.I am jealous of your ability to do it .
I hide my ms and it has caused me a lot of loss.I guess I don't hide it that well.People are aware but they don't understand.Ya wouldn't know i have ms.I must be drunk or something.I am a believer that people with ms are intelligent and often misunderstood by ignorance.Quite a ride Isn't it.
Thanks for sharing.I have found that relationships are most difficult because a non Non ms'rs can't ever understand even when they say they do.All too often the intellect falls on the ms'r and the ignorance moves on at a cost and a loss to all.
Thank You.....I wish I could find a woman with ms:-) thanks for the video.
"I got thrown out of bars cause people thought I was drunk ... I wasn't! ... well, sometimes I was"
Hahaha
You are adorable & very strong. Your sense of humour is lovely and you're an inspiration, thank you for sharing your experience, you have an amazing strength and thanks to you I have a better understanding.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I have MS (don't know which form), am currently living in a foreign country with not a very good medical system and I feel like no one understands what it's like.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I have MS (don't know which form), am currently living in a foreign country with not a very good medical system and I feel like no one understands what it's like.
Thank you for writing! I wish you the very best with everything! I understand what you're going through...and so do many others. Please write to me anytime!
Thanks for being brave enough to video yourself with the symptoms... bless your heart! I have non progressive, and sometimes if I have relapses, it's so hard to know if it's the MS or something else, and I don't want to dwell on the MS . Best wishes to you!
My mom and aunt had MS and now I have it, The thing that I've learned is to try and stay positive and walk and much as you can. Don't be embarassed about your condition. I have double vision for 6 months and I dunno how, but I've got used to it. Wish you all the best and take care! May God bless you
I couldn't agree with you more! I try my very best to stay positive...and I walk and exercise as much as I can. I wish you the very best with everything!! God Bless You!
Thank you so much for you video Lauren! You are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. Keep up you positive attitude .... it will take you far and inspires others!
My mom had MS... To me it is potentially the most scary disease in the world, you can never really know what to expect... She died on February 5th, 2008... I hope for the best of you, but it effects everyone differently. She had it for a total of 18 years (since I was 3)
I have some very interesting facts about, "treatment" for MS, and I'm sure that this sickness can't be treat by some kind of drugs... It's a problem of our diet... It's very obvious but people don't even know, they're taking drugs and they can't be free from MS... becouse ofcourse it's a business, etc...
My 15 year old granddaughter has recently been diagnosed with MS. Videos like yours will help her. I hope she will be as cheerful as are you in a few years.
ASPARTAME causes MS among many other pains, and illnesses. This chemical is found in many products consumed by millions of ppl on a daily basis. Just to name a few: Nutra Sweet, Equal, Zero, Splenda, Yougurt, Diet Coke, all diet sodas, in fact in every product marked as: Sugar Free, No sugar Added, Lite, Diet, non fat etc. Make a youtube search under Aspartame and know the truth about this mortal poison hidden in food. If it says sugar free, don't even think about it.
I know Aspartame is really bad for people. I don't drink diet sodas or eat sugar free food, and never have, so it didn't cause my MS - but I know it's really bad for you.
Hey Lauren...May God bless you and I pray that you get well. I am studying MS in nursing school in Birmingham, AL. and wanted to find a visual to the reading. Thank you for posting this bc it has helped me to get a visual of what it's like to live with MS. Take care. Victoria^_^
I dont know what brought me to your video but what i m goin to tell you is this i have a mother with ms and things are crazy sometimes BUT GOD has touched my heart to pray for you i will lift you up in the name of the lord and GOD has a blessing for you be strong
hi its geeta here how are you hows your health keeping thinking postibe am inspired with howyou are keeping my husband also is inspired with you . we will plann to vist you in amercian as soon as my husband settles down and find the time to come to amercian you the bravest beautifual and more to it the positive arttitiude to life we both you love you so much
I have been watching and rating your Video's for a very long time. I need to let you know just how much all of them have meant to me. I have suffered with you and you had no Idea I even exsisted :) I admire you so much! I too am an Advocate. I too am one of the "Lucky ones".I am Lucky because I can walk now, you have helped to keep me a float when I was drowning in fear. I wanted to let you know how alike we are, and that I was out here just trying to make it with MS in a confusing whirl wind
Thank you so much for writing! Your message means so much to me! I'm so happy that you can walk now...me to...I feel so blessed that I can walk and exercise again. I think it's awesome that you're an advocate! Please keep in touch!
Thanks Lauren, my Wife is suffering from another relapse right now... she is on Interferon and is nervous about having to yet again take the Corteroid? steroids...
I'm sorry your wife is having another relapse. I really wouldn't worry about steroids. I would only worry if she was on them every single day. Good luck to you both!
FIRST of all you are an Amazing person that has more inner strength and inner beauty than most people can even fake to have! But Seriously how ironic is it that this was the first video i clicked on to watch. Hopefully the new mascara will give you those diva lashes like i saw you have, every day without a struggle! I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason & i cant put my finger on it yet but i know that i feel so blessed to have met you!!!
Hi Liandra!! It is so great to hear from you! You are so sweet - I'm so glad that we were able to meet each other, and I LOVE my new mascara!! I've been putting it on and it doesn't look as good as yours, but I'm practicing! It is so ironic that this is the first video you watched - I feel like that was so long ago, but I remember how devastating it was to not be able to put on mascara. Now I love it and I love Lancome! I hope we can see each other again one day!!
i know this is an old vid. But you are my hero, i'm going to xerox your attitude and take it! You videos may be the saddest things ive ever seen. But your attitude to life is amazing. All the best, keep enjoying life as much as you can.
I too have MS and although relatively ok at present time after having a glass of wine my walking looks like ive been drinking all day lol im 29 with 2 small children, I try not to let this thing beat me, Come on you scientists find a cure x
Hahah that happens to me with wine, too!! I know, scientists can't move fast enough for me! I'm glad you're doing well at the present time...let's hope it continues!!
My val day was ok, i spent it with my sisters mum but she told me am gonna be ok and thats all i needed 2 hear . Here is some Irish love for you love.
I think so cool, i kinda forgot about you cause i been getting back into my music. I love the way your always upbeat about stuff , very nice 2 see someone like that. Take care.
I have been fighting ms for over 3 years now. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your video. I am praying for you and want you to know that your strenghth will help people just like us.
After my relapse, I got 99% back to normal. I still have minor tremors but they're very manageable. Everyone is different so it's hard to say how many relapses one will have, even if you avoid stress, but that's the best we can do! I try to avoid stress at all costs. I hope this was helpful!
Hi Lauren...i had just had a tysabri infusion last friday and the nurse at the clinic introduced me (and my bf) to YOUR video about getting your infusion. The nurse said that she shows everyone who comes in for an infusion your video. I am 23 and got diagnosed almost 2 years ago. Me and my boyfriend watch your inspiring videos on the laptop. My name is Aissa. Shamrock Thunder is my dog's name. Just wanted to say THANK YOU! Your videos help me get through the day. Take care always and God bless!
Wow! I'm so excited that your nurse told you about my videos!! Just know that you are going to be just fine, and you are lucky to have been diagnosed young - and now that you're taking Tysabri, I'm sure you'll see great results!
I hope you and your boyfriend are doing well! Please write anytime!
hi lauren, it's paolo, aissa's bf.thank u for being such an inspiration to aissa.u don't know how much of a diff you've made in our lives.she is much more hopeful after seeing u. there has been a huge change in her mood & i owe it to ur videos. seeing anthony also made me feel good knowing that there are others out there going through the same thing. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT AND INSPIRING WORK!THANK YOU & i give you MAD PROPS for sharing your story with the world. all the best, 4 u and tony!THANKU!
i'm 28, and i've had the onset, and 1 relapse in the space of 2 years. i'm ok right now, thankfully none of them were permanent. i'm really scared, thogh. it hepls to see this. thanks.
I'm so glad that you're doing ok. I wouldn't be scared because there are so many medications and different options available now to keep your condition stable...although that's easy to say I know! I wish you the very best and a very Merry Christmas!
You are so good to put this video up to help others, my sister has been diagnosed with MS for 2 years now and sometimes it is difficult to understand what she is going through. Good Luck
thank you for this...someone very important to me was recently diagnosed with MS and your strength and vulnerability and honesty has helped me understand what your going thru....thank you Lauren....stay strong and keep fighting! MUCH LOVE!!!!
I'm so glad that the video could help you! I wish you and the person close to you the best. Please write if you ever have any questions!! Much love!! :)
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Ekorn999 3 months ago
You are so sweet, I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your story.
singlemomadvocate 3 months ago
@singlemomadvocate Thank you for your comment!
laurenvparrott 3 months ago
OH MY GOD, Lauren yu were a mess 3 years age & yu were only 23, im glad you'r much much better now.
sherokpazoor 4 months ago
@sherokpazoor Thanks - me too!
laurenvparrott 4 months ago
Lauren, You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. I came across your video through a school assignment. I'm obtaining my master's in Occupational Therapy and in our neuroscience course we are currently learning about MS. I appreciate your willingness to share your story as it has added in my understanding. It has brought to the forefront the impact this disorder has on individuals. Thank you and God Bless you!
iupucmet 5 months ago
it makes me teary eyes seeing how upbeat and still going on with MS.
unfortunately my mother is not like you...altho she has had ms for nearly 20 years now and cant really to anything her self, even in the beginning she was very depressed and just gave up trying to fight MS as long as she could. She has progressive MS so..she doesn't have relapse.s..so how you are right now (in this video). she has been for about 15 years,
bonster101 8 months ago
@bonster101 I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom...it's incredibly difficult. I'm fortunate because my MS started when I was 16 years old and I've been on medication for many years. I wish there was something I could say about helping your mother...I think the best thing is to be supportive of her needs. I wish you both the very best!
laurenvparrott 6 months ago
I also have MS. I will post your video so people can understand what we are going through. God bless you!
MissKrisPresley 8 months ago
@MissKrisPresley Thank you for writing, and for posting my video! God Bless You!!
laurenvparrott 8 months ago
How long does a Relapse last?
LYNXVAL 9 months ago
I am so sorry you have been going through this. you are luck to have a boyfriend to help you out. i viewed your video because my friend was diagnosed with MS and i wanted to understand what she was experiencing, and I must say your video was very informative the best actually so thank you. You will always be in my prayers i hope all goes well with the injection yuo are waiting for.
venyroque 9 months ago
@venyroque Thank you so much!! I wish you and your friend the best with everything!
laurenvparrott 9 months ago
I am so sorry that your having to go throught his , luckily you have your boyfriend to help get through it. The reason I viewed your video is because one of my friends was just diagnosed with MS and i wanted to understand her condition. Thank you so much because your video has been the most informative from all the videos i've seen even the doctor videos. You will be in my prayers , and I hope all goes well with your injection.
venyroque 9 months ago
I know some fantastic musician's etc and I could record the backing track easily and send it over to you to add the vocal's?. The offer is there if you'd like to do it? No pressure! Love,Light and pea's, Richie.X.
Richie979 9 months ago
@Richie979 I would love to add vocals!! Let me know when you are ready!! xo
laurenvparrott 9 months ago
@laurenvparrott . I'll get it the backing recorded for you and get back to you? I'll make a few phone calls.Love, Richard. Have you still got bearie? AAAAAAAAH. I found this video quite moving? you look so much better now though. I was pretty bad when I first got MS too (but that's another story/novel?) Anyway love to you and your wonderful family and friends XXXXXXX Richie in England.x
Richie979 9 months ago
@laurenvparrott . I'll get it the backing recorded for you and get back to you? I'll make a few phone calls.Love, Richard. Have you still got bairie? AAAAAAAAH. I found this video quite moving? you look so much better now though. I was pretty bad when I first got MS too (but that's another story/novel?) Anyway love to you and your wonderful family and friends XXXXXXX Richie in England.x
Richie979 9 months ago
You have a song waiting to be recorded May 2012! Lauren! This is quite an old video now and if you follow Lauren you can see her growing into a lovely young girl who handles her MS with grace and humour! I think she's beautiful. She should be the positive face of MS. She shares her experiences so sensitively. SHE IS A STAR! X.
Richie979 9 months ago
@Richie979 Oh my goodness, this is so sweet!! Thank you so much for saying that!! I really appreicate it!
laurenvparrott 9 months ago
@laurenvparrott Love you darlin! That song is waiting here for you. I've put it on youtube richie979. Its called Simple Girl. It just seamed to fit your style and attitude. To me, It feel's so right for you! You could be the next American Idol? Your American? and I'm bone Idle? Ha ha. I could arrange it if you fancy? and we could put it on I Tunes , etc and make it available world wide to raise money for MS. I could get the music recorded and you could put the vocal's on it ?Richie X.
Richie979 9 months ago
@Richie979 I just sent you another message, but I'm going to look on your site now!!
laurenvparrott 9 months ago
My sister in law was newly diagnosed with MS. It is a shock to her. She is 54. I feel bad for her. She had the same symptoms you had!! be positive.
LYNXVAL 9 months ago
@LYNXVAL Oh gosh, I hope she is doing ok!!
laurenvparrott 9 months ago
hey whats up!! look up luckjustbad on you tube!! its me taking copaxone for the first time
ninamyhua 9 months ago
U are very brave sweetie!! I share wigh my friends!! Bad think about it! Is that a couple of them don't even want to talk to me anymore!! But it's cool!! I got others things to worrie about!! Keep it Lauren! Stay brave
ninamyhua 10 months ago
@ninamyhua Thank you so much!! You sound like an incredibly strong person!! Good luck to you! Stay well!!
laurenvparrott 9 months ago
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Gregmills007 11 months ago
PS, I also have a TV background in production, Tape/ Master-Control.
I worked @ NBC affiliates in the 90's. later, i wantd to work in a helping job, and I worked with volunteers for 9 years at Meals on Wheels. Foolishly, I left for a retail job, (yuck!!) and ended up unemployed. In Feb, I started to work at a Fox affiliate, and was thankful to find a job!! But even-better the local ARC has hired me & now Im again able to help others!! & THANK GOD,I dont have to watch Jerry Springer! :-) ha!
itsstillfriday 11 months ago
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itsstillfriday 11 months ago
You are so brave to have shared with others!! Thanks!! And as I know this is an older video, I am glad to know the new medicine helped you so much...
At the same time, there is no shame to sound like Kathryn Hepburn!! :-)
Also you still look great without the makeup.. Check out Victoria Williams, she's a very cool, eclectic singer that has MS. She has a wonderful unique style!! I wish you and your family all the best!! :-)
itsstillfriday 11 months ago
@itsstillfriday Hello! I'm sorry for the long delay in responding to you. Thank you so much for your message! Yes, fortunately the new medicine has been wonderful for me :) Hahaha, thank you, I remember those Kathryn Hepburn days! You are very sweet, thank you for saying that about me without makeup...I will look for Victoria Williams. Thanks again, and I hope you are doing well!!
laurenvparrott 6 months ago
thanks for shareing iam 25 and going thru testing and iam scared crapless needless to say i dont ever want to be able not to walk or loose my bladder in public iam sooo frekad!!! well how are you doing now i know this was in 2007
munecagirl22 1 year ago
@munecagirl22 Hello! I'm doing great! I've been making videos since this day! I know it's easy for me to say, but you are going to be fine!! I would just stay on top of things, be open and honest with your doctor, and stay positive! I wish you the best!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Keep your head up baby girl...
nightstash1 1 year ago
@nightstash1 Thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Thank You for sharing, you have given me a much better idea of MS symptoms, I have been experiencing many of the same with, shaky voice, tremors in hands and arms, loss of balance, weakness memory & concentration problems. I have been on many different medications prescribed for nerve tremors and also for what they think may be fibromyalgia but I am finally going tomarrow for MRI brain scan to check for MS, a bit nervous about doing it but I need to find out what is going on. Thanks again.
SprayedAgain 1 year ago
@SprayedAgain Thank you so much for your comment! I hope you have learned more about what is happening! I wish you the best!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
MS is now being linked to a new retrovirus called XMRV which infects the brain what makes your body send cytokines to the brain to fight the virus which results in brain lesions, a retrovirus becomes part of your DNA and you can't get rid of you can get it.
omv08 1 year ago
@omv08 Oh wow, I haven't heard ot XMRV...I'll look into it!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
how long do you experience these symptoms for?
cait5fitz5 1 year ago
@cait5fitz5 I had them for about 6 months, but it would have been less if I went on steroids sooner.
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
so are you ok now and your doing good god is with you
AWDESIGNS8 1 year ago
@AWDESIGNS8 Yes, I'm doing great now! God is absolutely with me! Thank you for writing!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
@laurenvparrott how are you doing with your shaking , and yes you are on some thing for your ms . or are you eating better excersing and got god in your life . i have a face book do you if so check it out april waller i bput this woman on ther that she healed her self from ms watch it she is really intersting , love ya april
AWDESIGNS8 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this. You have so much support behind you. Good luck, you will persevere.
hallaa1 1 year ago
@hallaa1 Thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
You are a beautiful young woman. You have so much poise and dignity and such a positive outlook. You are a really remarkable person. Thank you for sharing.
saghetti62249 1 year ago
@saghetti62249 Oh my goodness, thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Thankyou so much for sharing this with us. My wife has " benign" MS but we are now not as scared of the future. You are real brave x
neilsb 1 year ago
@neilsb Thank you so much! I really wish you and your wife the very best - I'm sure she will be completely fine!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. =) I have MS as well. Hope you are in remission again soon. Peace!
Delphicreation 1 year ago
@Delphicreation Thank you so much! I'm doing great! I hope you are well!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
thank you very much for telling us so much of your disease
Get well soon!
greeting
XdefinitecodeX 1 year ago
@XdefinitecodeX Aww, thank you!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Lauren, your videos are so helpful. It is so nice to know that we are not alone, and also that there is hope and treatment. I will never forget how scared I was when first diagnosed earlier this year when I developed double vision suddenly. One of the first places I came to for help was youtube. You really are reaching a lot of people in a positive way.
wisdaniel 1 year ago
@wisdaniel I am so glad! That was my intention!! I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Hey Lauren,
I just met you in Kansas City and couldn't wait to get home to check out the videos you told us about! This is the first one I've watched, but plan on working my way through all of them over the next week or so. I can't thank you enough for doing this and for taking the time to travel here to talk about your life and experience with MS. It truly was a pleasure and very inspiring, and I can't wait to learn more about your journey...Eric
aeolos58 1 year ago
@aeolos58 Hi Eric!! It's so great to hear from you!! Thank you for writing! I look forward to keeping in touch!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
@laurenvparrott Heck yeah!! I'm sure I will have many questions and comments as I work my way through your videos plus I'm learning about YouTube along the way...;) I watched 3 or 4 more today including your Christmas one, and WOW is all I have to say about that!! I'm really looking forward to getting into the Tysabri ones in the next day or so, and I think I realized last night that I really want, and probably need, to talk about my MS with other "chosen" ones a lot more then I have!
aeolos58 1 year ago
@aeolos58 I'm so glad Eric! Thank you so much for saying that about my Christmas video! And yes, I think you should look into Tysabri! Let me know any questions you have!! I'll talk to you soon!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
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I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
sweetgrl111 1 year ago
I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
sweetgrl111 1 year ago
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I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
plastikblue 1 year ago
I have to agree with every other post on here! It was very informative. I tried reading about it in my nursing book, but couldn't comprehend the reality of it. You totally put it into perspective for me. You have a great attitude and you are so delightful to watch! Thanks so much!!! Stay positive and hang in there!!!
plastikblue 1 year ago
@plastikblue Thank you so much!! God Bless!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
I love your attitude! It is infectious.
pajejoci 1 year ago
@pajejoci Thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Thanks you so much for putting this video up !
I have recently been told I have MS. I'm 17 and barely knew anything abut the illness prior t my diagnosis. I was so gutted and terrified when i found out but most of all i was just terrified. Everyone in my family seemed 10times more worried than i was which made me worry more! Your video was great to watch and really insightful. I have no idea what type of MS it is I have yet. You are such an amazing girl! Thanks so much ! xx
MusicIsEndlessXD 1 year ago
@MusicIsEndlessXD You are such a sweetheart! Thank you for writing! I am so glad you wrote to me - please write anytime! I wish you the very best!!
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
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BeccaRose420 1 year ago
I have trouble with stairs too. People ALWAYS think I'm drunk in bars even when I'm sober! I'm so glad your slurring went away after you had your baby :)
laurenvparrott 1 year ago
Love your video.I am jealous of your ability to do it .
I hide my ms and it has caused me a lot of loss.I guess I don't hide it that well.People are aware but they don't understand.Ya wouldn't know i have ms.I must be drunk or something.I am a believer that people with ms are intelligent and often misunderstood by ignorance.Quite a ride Isn't it.
scottfwood 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing.I have found that relationships are most difficult because a non Non ms'rs can't ever understand even when they say they do.All too often the intellect falls on the ms'r and the ignorance moves on at a cost and a loss to all.
Thank You.....I wish I could find a woman with ms:-) thanks for the video.
scottfwood 2 years ago
Thank you so much for writing! I know what you mean - people don't understand. It is quite a ride! I wish you the best with everything!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
"I got thrown out of bars cause people thought I was drunk ... I wasn't! ... well, sometimes I was"
Hahaha
You are adorable & very strong. Your sense of humour is lovely and you're an inspiration, thank you for sharing your experience, you have an amazing strength and thanks to you I have a better understanding.
Beasupasweet86 2 years ago
Hahahah! Thank you so much for your comment!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I have MS (don't know which form), am currently living in a foreign country with not a very good medical system and I feel like no one understands what it's like.
barbmoscow 2 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I have MS (don't know which form), am currently living in a foreign country with not a very good medical system and I feel like no one understands what it's like.
barbmoscow 2 years ago
Thank you for writing! I wish you the very best with everything! I understand what you're going through...and so do many others. Please write to me anytime!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Thanks for being brave enough to video yourself with the symptoms... bless your heart! I have non progressive, and sometimes if I have relapses, it's so hard to know if it's the MS or something else, and I don't want to dwell on the MS . Best wishes to you!
oklahomajewel 2 years ago
Thank you so much for your comment! I know what you mean about not knowing if it's MS or something else...I wish you the very best with everything!!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
My mom and aunt had MS and now I have it, The thing that I've learned is to try and stay positive and walk and much as you can. Don't be embarassed about your condition. I have double vision for 6 months and I dunno how, but I've got used to it. Wish you all the best and take care! May God bless you
mesecevakcY 2 years ago
I couldn't agree with you more! I try my very best to stay positive...and I walk and exercise as much as I can. I wish you the very best with everything!! God Bless You!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Thank you so much for you video Lauren! You are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. Keep up you positive attitude .... it will take you far and inspires others!
vmc1038 2 years ago
Thank you! Oh my gosh you are so sweet! I appreciate your message so much!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Lauren we love you. Take care and stay strong. We need to get together and see each other. It's been too long.
rmklupp 2 years ago
I love you too!! Thank you so much for writing to me! We definitely need to get together!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
My mom had MS... To me it is potentially the most scary disease in the world, you can never really know what to expect... She died on February 5th, 2008... I hope for the best of you, but it effects everyone differently. She had it for a total of 18 years (since I was 3)
XTheGuvX 2 years ago
I have MS for 5 years. I started drink black seeds oil and after 4 weeks 85% of this fucking sickness just disapear !!!
cabanek1 2 years ago
Wow! Congratulations!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
I have some very interesting facts about, "treatment" for MS, and I'm sure that this sickness can't be treat by some kind of drugs... It's a problem of our diet... It's very obvious but people don't even know, they're taking drugs and they can't be free from MS... becouse ofcourse it's a business, etc...
cabanek1 2 years ago
My 15 year old granddaughter has recently been diagnosed with MS. Videos like yours will help her. I hope she will be as cheerful as are you in a few years.
Take care and God bless you.
cvidalia 2 years ago
ASPARTAME causes MS among many other pains, and illnesses. This chemical is found in many products consumed by millions of ppl on a daily basis. Just to name a few: Nutra Sweet, Equal, Zero, Splenda, Yougurt, Diet Coke, all diet sodas, in fact in every product marked as: Sugar Free, No sugar Added, Lite, Diet, non fat etc. Make a youtube search under Aspartame and know the truth about this mortal poison hidden in food. If it says sugar free, don't even think about it.
tboneplayer8 2 years ago
I know Aspartame is really bad for people. I don't drink diet sodas or eat sugar free food, and never have, so it didn't cause my MS - but I know it's really bad for you.
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Hey Lauren...May God bless you and I pray that you get well. I am studying MS in nursing school in Birmingham, AL. and wanted to find a visual to the reading. Thank you for posting this bc it has helped me to get a visual of what it's like to live with MS. Take care. Victoria^_^
asianprincess81 2 years ago
Hi Victoria! Thank you for commenting on this video! I am so glad it was helpful for you. Good luck with your studies!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Do you have fillings?
royalblowno 2 years ago
No, actually I don't.
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
You mean like dental fillings?
FendRhodes 2 years ago
I dont know what brought me to your video but what i m goin to tell you is this i have a mother with ms and things are crazy sometimes BUT GOD has touched my heart to pray for you i will lift you up in the name of the lord and GOD has a blessing for you be strong
MzChocolateDior 2 years ago
Wow, thank you so much! I wish you and your mother the very best!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Hi Lauren,
I met you yesterday at Blackfinn. You seemed like such a nice person. I hope your remission lasts forever! Take care, Jason Edwards
jason48073 2 years ago
Hi Jason!! I'm so glad you found me here on YouTube! It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope we can keep in touch!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Dear Lauuren,Thanks for the reply.I and Geeta are your fans!
You have inspired a generation.You will live on for ever.Hope my wife becomes brave and tell the world what is Positivism?,like you.
God Bless you
Rrgards to your parents and loved ones
Govindarajulu and Geeta
drgovindarajulu 2 years ago
Wow, thank you so much! God Bless you too!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
hi its geeta here how are you hows your health keeping thinking postibe am inspired with howyou are keeping my husband also is inspired with you . we will plann to vist you in amercian as soon as my husband settles down and find the time to come to amercian you the bravest beautifual and more to it the positive arttitiude to life we both you love you so much
drgovindarajulu 2 years ago
Hi Geeta! Thank you so much for your sweet message! I hope you and your husband are doing well and I'd love to see you in America!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Thank you Lauren I hope you get better soon! Relapses sux. Me too...
StomachPlug 2 years ago
Thank you so much!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Thank you so much for writing! I really appreciate your comment - it's so nice to be able to relate to someone else :)
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
I have been watching and rating your Video's for a very long time. I need to let you know just how much all of them have meant to me. I have suffered with you and you had no Idea I even exsisted :) I admire you so much! I too am an Advocate. I too am one of the "Lucky ones".I am Lucky because I can walk now, you have helped to keep me a float when I was drowning in fear. I wanted to let you know how alike we are, and that I was out here just trying to make it with MS in a confusing whirl wind
violetmatthers 2 years ago
Thank you so much for writing! Your message means so much to me! I'm so happy that you can walk now...me to...I feel so blessed that I can walk and exercise again. I think it's awesome that you're an advocate! Please keep in touch!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Thanks Lauren, my Wife is suffering from another relapse right now... she is on Interferon and is nervous about having to yet again take the Corteroid? steroids...
TrufflesRUs 2 years ago
I'm sorry your wife is having another relapse. I really wouldn't worry about steroids. I would only worry if she was on them every single day. Good luck to you both!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Very inspirational video
sleepy976 2 years ago
Thank you so much!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Lauren,
FIRST of all you are an Amazing person that has more inner strength and inner beauty than most people can even fake to have! But Seriously how ironic is it that this was the first video i clicked on to watch. Hopefully the new mascara will give you those diva lashes like i saw you have, every day without a struggle! I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason & i cant put my finger on it yet but i know that i feel so blessed to have met you!!!
Much Love & Support~ Liandra!
LIANDRA81587 2 years ago
Hi Liandra!! It is so great to hear from you! You are so sweet - I'm so glad that we were able to meet each other, and I LOVE my new mascara!! I've been putting it on and it doesn't look as good as yours, but I'm practicing! It is so ironic that this is the first video you watched - I feel like that was so long ago, but I remember how devastating it was to not be able to put on mascara. Now I love it and I love Lancome! I hope we can see each other again one day!!
Much love
Lauren :)
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Hey lauren,
i know this is an old vid. But you are my hero, i'm going to xerox your attitude and take it! You videos may be the saddest things ive ever seen. But your attitude to life is amazing. All the best, keep enjoying life as much as you can.
priscared 2 years ago
Wow, thank you so very much! That is very kind of you to say!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
you are lucky to have your boyfriend...thats great i'm happy for you. :-)
foxy7699jre 2 years ago
Thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
i have ms...thx 4 sharing...
nappycloud9 2 years ago
No Problem! Write anytime!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
Honey, who cares if people stare, you are a sweetheart and they are nieve.
RulesTheRoost82 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment - I'm used to it now...you're right - people are nieve!!
laurenvparrott 2 years ago
so how is Barry the Bear these days ?
:o)
7mumfred7 3 years ago
Hey Steve! Barry is awesome - still sleeps with me every night!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
I too have MS and although relatively ok at present time after having a glass of wine my walking looks like ive been drinking all day lol im 29 with 2 small children, I try not to let this thing beat me, Come on you scientists find a cure x
NicAshTay 3 years ago
Hahah that happens to me with wine, too!! I know, scientists can't move fast enough for me! I'm glad you're doing well at the present time...let's hope it continues!!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
Pretty video. I hope we see a treatment soon.
abtinvn 3 years ago
Thank you!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
I used to get threatened by the Police in Amsterdam when I couldn't see 1 canal but 3!
Alexknobsob 3 years ago
i love ur bedroom
kim24may 3 years ago
Thank you!!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
Medical Marijuana
Tccote01 3 years ago
My val day was ok, i spent it with my sisters mum but she told me am gonna be ok and thats all i needed 2 hear . Here is some Irish love for you love.
tonymac2008jtv 3 years ago
I'm so glad you heard what you needed to hear. Love from the US!!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
I think so cool, i kinda forgot about you cause i been getting back into my music. I love the way your always upbeat about stuff , very nice 2 see someone like that. Take care.
tonymac2008jtv 3 years ago
Oh thanks! That's awesome that you're a musician! Keep in touch :)
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
hi just want to say you are a Great person love your character and bravery
me4u 3 years ago
Thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
I have been fighting ms for over 3 years now. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your video. I am praying for you and want you to know that your strenghth will help people just like us.
flymommy7 3 years ago
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
Lauren,
Do you go back to almost normal without an exacerbation/relapse? If you avoid stress, how many relapses will you have?
seriousbutfun 3 years ago
After my relapse, I got 99% back to normal. I still have minor tremors but they're very manageable. Everyone is different so it's hard to say how many relapses one will have, even if you avoid stress, but that's the best we can do! I try to avoid stress at all costs. I hope this was helpful!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
Hi Lauren...i had just had a tysabri infusion last friday and the nurse at the clinic introduced me (and my bf) to YOUR video about getting your infusion. The nurse said that she shows everyone who comes in for an infusion your video. I am 23 and got diagnosed almost 2 years ago. Me and my boyfriend watch your inspiring videos on the laptop. My name is Aissa. Shamrock Thunder is my dog's name. Just wanted to say THANK YOU! Your videos help me get through the day. Take care always and God bless!
shamrockthunder 3 years ago
Wow! I'm so excited that your nurse told you about my videos!! Just know that you are going to be just fine, and you are lucky to have been diagnosed young - and now that you're taking Tysabri, I'm sure you'll see great results!
I hope you and your boyfriend are doing well! Please write anytime!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
hi lauren, it's paolo, aissa's bf.thank u for being such an inspiration to aissa.u don't know how much of a diff you've made in our lives.she is much more hopeful after seeing u. there has been a huge change in her mood & i owe it to ur videos. seeing anthony also made me feel good knowing that there are others out there going through the same thing. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT AND INSPIRING WORK!THANK YOU & i give you MAD PROPS for sharing your story with the world. all the best, 4 u and tony!THANKU!
shamrockthunder 3 years ago
Thank you so much Paolo! I'm so glad that Aissa is more hopeful! I wish you both the very best, and keep in touch!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
Lauren, good luck on the tysabri. I have considered it, too. Or LDN - my doctor just said no, that is not for you.
maureenwills 3 years ago
Thank you very much. I've had 14 infusions and I feel great! Good luck with finding the right medication for you!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
dear lauren, thank you for being such an inspiration to me..
dorthyandtotoauntem 3 years ago
Oh thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
How are you today 3 days after christmas dear Lauren ? hang in there I know it is hard and you are beautiful with or without the mascara !!
isa2222 3 years ago 2
I'm well! How are you? Thank you so much for your comment, that's very sweet!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
i'm 28, and i've had the onset, and 1 relapse in the space of 2 years. i'm ok right now, thankfully none of them were permanent. i'm really scared, thogh. it hepls to see this. thanks.
Spankomatik 3 years ago
I'm so glad that you're doing ok. I wouldn't be scared because there are so many medications and different options available now to keep your condition stable...although that's easy to say I know! I wish you the very best and a very Merry Christmas!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
I'm sorry you have MS at such a young age (not that it's good to get it at 44 like me either!). Take care sweetie (((hugs))).
ShootingStarMagic 3 years ago
Oh thank you. It's hard for all of us isn't it? Take care of yourself and enjoy the holidays!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
god bless you lauren. you are a beautiful person inside and out.
dmslova 3 years ago
Oh thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying that!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
You are so good to put this video up to help others, my sister has been diagnosed with MS for 2 years now and sometimes it is difficult to understand what she is going through. Good Luck
canan143 3 years ago
Thank you so much! Good luck to your sister and your family!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
thank you for this...someone very important to me was recently diagnosed with MS and your strength and vulnerability and honesty has helped me understand what your going thru....thank you Lauren....stay strong and keep fighting! MUCH LOVE!!!!
amedeboheme 3 years ago
I'm so glad that the video could help you! I wish you and the person close to you the best. Please write if you ever have any questions!! Much love!! :)
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
You're a total sweetheart, and you're so brave for putting yourself out there like that to help others
<3
ohhitsamelia 3 years ago
Thank you so much!!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago
hope you got the song i sent you :)
thatsyobabydaddy69 3 years ago
I love it!
laurenvparrott 3 years ago