I have been working hard balancing full-time work, part-time school, and MS. . .and though I have those days I just want to call it quits - I just look at all that I have already been given to be thankful for to keep pushing me forward.

6/11/2009 - I would have to say the first major hurdle one would have to take care of when diagnosed is acceptance.  As of March this year 2009 something happened to me - I don't have the shivers I once had when thinking about my MS on those really bad days.  I now accept it.  It is who I am.  Since then I have been feeling a lot better I am thankful for allowing myself the ability to do that.  How do you know when you've accepted?  You'll know when you'll know.

4/14/2010 - I am happy to share that despite what MS has inflicted on my life, I am still moving forward in both night-school and work.  When I have foggy-brain and fatigue, I still think and study hard.  When my right-cheek becomes numb, I still talk and smile.  When my right-leg becomes numb, I still walk.

1/17/2011 - Copaxone and the Paleo-diet, whether independently or in combination, alter the course of my MS (the former much more expensive than the latter).  Bee venom is personally best at quickly relieving inflammation, though I believe not MS altering.

12/9/2011 - It's been almost a near now since I've started the Paleo-diet, and haven't touched bread, rice, red meat, mik, cheese, beans, and soy products since then.  It does make a difference for me.  I have maintained a steady weight of 150-155lbs on it.  I have been able to successfully graduate from law school after 4 and a half years (and 5 years since my diagnosis).