Living with Multiple Sclerosis - MS in my relationship

[LYNXVAL]

He is very patient with you !! how llong have you been going together?> You make a great couple!

[WesternSandgroper]

I've just met a girl who is 26 and has had MS for 1 year now. Like Anthony said, it doesn't change to way i feel about her but i'm scared of what the future may bring. She is very active and positive which gives me hope and belief. I'm learning about MS through YouTube and your videos are very helpful.

Keep up the good work Lauren.

[laurenvparrott]

@WesternSandgroper Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[skarloy1]

thanks Lauren for your video i too have ms im 32 yr married male from australia i was diagnoised 12mths ago, keep doing your videos they touch and inspirer.. thanks again

[laurenvparrott]

@skarloy1 Thank you so much for writing! I wish you the very best!

[worktosser]

Nice to meet you Anthony! Musicals?! That's love! LOL. What a guy. I agree that you guys make a cute couple.

I think my sense of humor is one of the things that keeps me sane. :)~ At the end of the video, it thought you guys were beaming up somewhere (the scanline bars). hehe.

Good luck with the show.

[laurenvparrott]

@worktosser Aww, thank you! Good luck with everything!

[How4gospel]

Hey Lauren I'm still new to your vids and watch a couple at a time I've just seen this one. Hey this is cool- hope you still have this great guy. I am learning some about this MS I really never knew much about it except it caused debilitation so I keep watching and learning- best wishes and blessings -How

[laurenvparrott]

Hey How! Thank you so much for watching my videos! I'm so glad you are learning more about it! I hope to keep in touch!

[scapegoat6sic6]

Loren,

you are soo cool!!! I am 26 year old and I was diegnosed in2005. I started Tysabri 4 months ago and I wish I could have seen your videos before my first infushion. Your are such a beautiful person and I would love to talk with you. I have so many questions for you I can't even begin to start to tell you how much help you have already given me.

[kylieben]

keep up the videos - it was very inspirational.

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!!

[kristenbrown1]

Can I ask, what symptoms you were having that lead you to go to the doctor? And did they immediatly diagnose the MS?

[laurenvparrott]

My first symptoms were drop foot in my left foot where I was tripping and falling, I had excessive emotions and I couldn't exercise because my leg was so weak. Once I saw a neurologist I was diagnosed immediately, but I went to orthopedic surgeons first...so it took 2 years.

[RebShloime]

Hi, my name is Morris I am 18. I have had MS for 3 years and thank G-d I don't suffer much from it. I also use Copaxone daily injections, do u find it helpful?

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Morris! So your MS started when you were 15? I was 16 when mine started. I'm so glad that you don't suffer much from it. I actually am now taking Tysabri. I was on Copaxone for 1 year and it didn't respond to my body well, but I know lots of people who are seeing wonderful results from Copaxone. I wish you the best!

[Alexknobsob]

Interesting nexus, a lot of stress and work, high performance, then Wham! I ruined more black concert trousers than I could count by falling down. It makes the dream of being alive interesting. But it was/is always interesting, this life. Just life, living a me.

Good luck angels.

[laurenvparrott]

It is interesting isn't it? Every day is different. I've ruined pairs of pants, and I also have endless cuts and bruises all over my body!

[Alexknobsob]

You are a joy to my life Lauren, and I hope it just stops there with your treatment. Good luck darling.

[laurenvparrott]

Wow, thank you so much!

[Almademonia]

Hello Lauren.. Im sooo happy! about you! Im 28.. from Puerto Rico! dX Since May 08.. and my husband! is my support! Im so in loveeee! Its really great.. have someone.. :) thanks for all that! HUGS!! Alma..

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Alma! Thank you so much for writing from Puerto Rico! I'm so glad that you're husband is so supportive! I wish you the best! xo

[pigolwigol]

my birthday is feb 3!!!

[laurenvparrott]

Awesome! Happy belated birthday!

[drivinginsa]

enjoy watching your channel - have just come across it

really cute couple!

[laurenvparrott]

Oh thank you so much!

[fxyfirecrotch]

you're such a cute couple! Thanks for posting this; your positivity is inspiring!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!!!

[sans15]

I am strong how many people do you know that does not believe the people that wear white lab coats?

I couldn't believe any word from the establishment, when I still blame their thinking on healthy foods?

And no I do not have children which only made me closer to my Nieces and Nephews. I simply adore them, What MS? Is what they tell me.

sans

[laurenvparrott]

Stay strong and close to your family - I'm sure you're going to beat this disease!

[sans15]

MS is a terrible disease, but a relationship as well? I am now divorced, after five years. What right do I have? I could not give this disease to those little ones, otherwise called children.

Some do not think much of marriage, however thank you Anthony, for keeping Lauren happy.

sans

[laurenvparrott]

I'm sorry you had to do through a divorce - I hope your children are well. Yes, Anthony is really wonderful and I feel so blessed. I hope you're staying strong!

[agent1up]

you were 18 he was 21 and you had been dating a few years??? maybe you should leave the incriminating evidence out...lololololol

[laurenvparrott]

Hahahaha!!

[Crystallovesgolf]

I'm really happy for you two, but I don't think u'll get Anthony to watch any musicals. Geaux Saints!! and keep your spirits up.

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you!! Yeah, I don't think so either!

[DAVEBLISS2007]

Great to see you both so positive. I have a friend with MS she will get a lot of good vibes from this YouTube you have made.

Thanks and good wishes.

Dave.

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Dave!  Thank you so much! I sure hope this is helpful for your friend!

[avrillavigneissexy]

Anthony talking lauren texting on her mobile!

lol

Nice vidio hi Anthony say hi to every one 4 me

[laurenvparrott]

Hahahah...I will tell everyone you said hi!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much! God Bless you!

[herkulis]

I just stumbled on your video series. I think it's great that you were able to chronicle your wonderful progress on Tysabri along the way with the right support. God bless you!

[jenwill1973]

I am so glad that you have such a supportive boyfriend! My husband is supportive as well! You are right, it takes give and take to make a relationship work! Best of luck!

[laurenvparrott]

Hello! I'm so glad that you have a supportive husband. It's not easy but it can definitely work. I wish you both the very best!

[lilo3116]

Hi Laren

you r such an inspiration, so positive and charming.

I am 23 years old from Ireland.

I am married with 2 young children and was diagnosed with RRMS when I was 20.

your boyfriend anthony seems so lovely and supportive as is my wonderful husband rob. he gives me my weekly beta interferon injection (i hate needles and there's no way i could self inject!!)

great videos, thanks

cliona in ireland x

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Cliona!

Thank you for writing! I'm very excited that you're writing from Ireland! I really appreciate everything you said. It sounds like you have a wonderful husband and great children! I wish you the best and please keep in touch!

Lauren :)

[lilo3116]

No Probs, mean every word.

Being mum is fun and full of adventure but often tiring and I lack energy for the kids at times but when i feel good i make sure to do everything i can with them.

they never want for anything and they r great kids. My daughter is 5 and my little boy just turned one last month. he is such a handful but worth it.

Have you any kids/plan to have kids?

chat soon

cliona x

[laurenvparrott]

Hey! I don't have any kids yet but I definitely plan on having them one day. I'm actually a nanny and I've watched kids my whole life so I know how tiring they can be! But I love kids so much and I can't wait to have my own!

[Mehra66]

I am so happy to see that you have the support of your boyfriend. I am 27 years old living with MS, and I don't know what I would do without my boyfriend's support.

And also, thank you so much for the videos, they seem to help me in my dark phase that I am trudging through.

[laurenvparrott]

Hello! Thank you very much for writing! I do feel extremely fortunate to have the support from Anthony and I'm so glad that you also have support from your boyfriend. I'm so glad that the videos are helping you during this dark phase. That's exactly why I started making the videos - I have been there! I wish you the very best!

[Mehra66]

Thanks! I am feeling better now, it's just hard to accept changes that we can't control, but I am getting better about expecting the unexpected. :)

[JennJenn957]

my mom recently got diagnossed with MS and she uses copaxne and i am glad to hear that it is helping somebody else =]

[laurenvparrott]

Hello! Yes, Copaxone is helping many other MS patients. I'm actually taking Tysabri now but I took Copaxone for 1 year and it worked well. I wish you and your mom the very best!

[JennJenn957]

thank you we caught it early so she doesn't have really bad symptoms just she is tired but that is about it ... and i wish you the best of luck =]

[H4NDCRAFTED]

Hats of to your bf for being there for you I know how complicated illness can make a relationship and how it can also make you much closer as well, as you can appreciate each other so much more.

I wish you well and happy times together.

[laurenvparrott]

Yeah, he's a great guy. It has made us a lot closer because we grew up together very quickly and had to make mature decisions as young ages. I feel lucky in a way because I feel a little ahead of the game!

Thanks again! I wish you and your girlfriend happy times together as well!

Lauren :)

[H4NDCRAFTED]

This video is so relavent for me at the moment.

My GF and I met as we both have M.E. I have had it for 10 years, but in the last month I am loosing the use of my legs and arms and it is looking like I may have M.S. IYou can probably guess how scared I am atm.

I have lost all the friends I'm going to and gone through the 'OMG' stage b4. lol

So I don't have to go through that again.

But my gf is being so supportive.

[laurenvparrott]

I'm so sorry to hear that you're loosing the use of your legs. If it is MS, then I'm sure you'll be put on medication and you'll be able to use them again!! It's so great that your girlfriend is so understanding. That's wonderful!

Thank you for writing and I wish you the best!

[jesterspace]

Lauren.. I dig you. I have MS, and my fiance accepts me for EVERYTHING that I am. It was amazing.. she went online and researched MS before deciding she could get into a relationship. She knew what she was getting into. If Anthony is half the person my Emmy is, you're really lucky. Ad he seems to be cut from the same cloth.

[laurenvparrott]

Hey! Thanks for writing! Your fiance sounds great and my boyfriend is very understanding, too. We're lucky! We didn't cause our MS and it's so sweet that they understand that :)

[Cienega12]

Lauren, you are amazing! You are such an inspiration, and not just to those with MS, but to humankind. You are lucky to have such a great boyfriend, but he's even luckier to have you. God Bless!

Sierra

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Sierra! Thank you so much! That was really sweet :)

God Bless you!

Lauren

[sillygoose61]

Thanks for the videos, Lauren! I was just diagnosed a couple of days ago and didn't know what to expect in an exacerbation. I noticed in your previous videos that you have the same tremor that I have now!

It's encouraging to know that eventually you come out of it and can overcome a lot of bad things with a positive attitude. You're an inspiration, Lauren!

Take care,

Deb

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Deb! Thank you so much! Yes, you can definitely overcome a lot of bad things when you keep a positive attitude!!

Good luck to you and just remember, you're not alone and doctors know so much more about how to treat MS!

Please stay tuned and keep me posted!

Lauren :)

[shockermum]

Another great video Lauren!  Your brother is right you are helping sooo many people!

Joelle

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much!! I just sent you a message!

Lauren :)

[Parrott24]

Lauren,

I'm very proud of you! You're truly helping people from all over the world. Keep doing what you're doing!

Love, Joel

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much Joel!  Love you! :)

[brookspers]

i have listend to his show, i have no business "cents" it makes a airhead with ms like wonder...

[laurenvparrott]

I was confused at first too, don't worry. He was trying to make his show unique so used "cents" instead of "sense" because he started his business with change, or "cents" that he has collected in a piggy back over several years.

Most businesses start with thousands of dollars and he's trying to prove that you can start a business with little start-up money.

Thank you for listening!

[brookspers]

i will follow his show... but feb 28 its on all over .. go badgers,, lion king is milwaukee...

[Italian1983Dude]

what's with the personal emails lauren :(.. I hope it's nothing bad .. Because even though i don't suffer from MS, i have so much respect for you. One of my good friends is suffering from MS, and it hurts me to see him like that. I'm going to help him in every way i can.

[laurenvparrott]

I'm not sure what you mean about personal emails? Sometimes I write or people write emails that want to say more than just the amount that's allowed in these comments. Is that what you mean? If so, it's nothing bad at all!

I'm sorry about your friend. I think it's really sweet that you're trying to help. I wish him the best and I thank you for writing!

Lauren

[nealdbert]

I recently saw your video on you tube when I searched for MS at about 2:00 am. I was diagnosed about 4 yrs ago. My symptoms have been pretty mild thus far, some limping and fatigue. I have been curious/concerned about what a flare up looks like. An earlier video of yours really struck me and has been in my thoughts ever since.

This last video made me feel really happy to see you doing so much better. I really hope Tysabri and what ever else you are doing continues to help you.

Neal

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Neal! I had never seen a flare up before either and that's why I wanted to record it to show others. It's scary at first but after you receive the steroids you get back to normal.

Thank you so much for your kind words. Tysabri is doing great things for me and I'm doing so well! Good luck to you and please don't hesitate to write if you have any questions!

Lauren

[kevinSRV]

Great video Lauren! Anthony seems like a great person...you're both lucky to have each other.

Based on this episode, I'm wondering if you could do an "episode" on meeting/dating people and telling them about having MS. It's a difficult discussion to have with someone you're just getting to know.

Keep the vids coming!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much! Yes, Anthony is wonderful and we're very lucky to have each other!!

I completely agree with you. It is something that is very difficult to tell someone and I think just being honest is the best thing to do! Thank you for your advice!

Lauren

[harveysmummy]

Lauren!! Wow what a big difference!!! You look and sound fantastic!!

How lovely to see Anthony, Hi Anthony!!

I have to say I think I owe alot to my partner too, we have been together 9 years next month, I know I couldn't have face alot of things without his love and support!! Anthony you rock and you two look so sweet together!!!

I get so excited everytime there is a new vid Lauren, you are doing a FAB job!!!!!

Luv - Mel xxx

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much Mel!! I'm going to send you a message right now because I have to explain something!

Yeah, Anthony is great and he has been so understanding. It's so nice that your partner gives you so much love and support!

Love, Lauren :)

[carlogiovanni]

So pleased I got to see you Anthony! This video is fantastic and I can't wait to hear your radio show. You two look so happy together. Hope you enjoyed the SuperBowl!

[laurenvparrott]

Hey Carl! Thanks for writing! I'm going to write you an email right now!

[poppypat]

WOW WOW WOW the tysabri's really working! U look so good!Great to C U so in love Lauren and u have a great partner, so supportive.

take care,

penni

[laurenvparrott]

Hi Penni! Thank you so much! Yes, Tysabri is working for me and I'm really happy. Anthony is great!! I hope you're doing well!

xoxo,

Lauren

[blinggroup]

God Bless you both! Staying positive is the #1 way to cope and deal with MS! I have had MS for 12 years and my main reason for staying positive is my angel of a wife, Caprice. She IS what I live for! Keep the vids coming Lauren!

[laurenvparrott]

Hello! Thank you for your message! Caprice sounds wonderful - I'm so happy for you both. I wish you the best!

God Bless,

Lauren