My mom died in November 2000. I stopped having a will to taking care of me, my dog was my reason for keep going. March 2001 I passed out at work, made a trip to my PCP, that same day at 6pm I had an appt with a Neurologist, was Dx in May 2001. I went on CoPaxon, and it was no bueno! I was sick, weak, and at age 30, I took myself off all meds...NOT A SMART IDEA and not one i recommend, but it is what i did. I got married in 2015 and my husband encouraged me to get MS help. I took the Rebif shots, hated it. Wednesday going in for my Ocrevus Infusion. Thank you for your videos, they make me laugh and i learned a lot.
I've had weird symptoms since I was in my teens, but ignored it, or blamed the cause on other things. 2 years ago, I started having seizures, cervical dystonia, vertigo, and a boatload of other symptoms excelerated to weekly changes. I kept being told that it's MS from medical doctors at my last job, but just recently was able to get the process started to be officially diagnosed. During all of this, I've leaned heavily on diet, essential oils and supplements. It's helped so much. My family and I have gone into this with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor. People stop me and ask me all the time how I can be so positive. (My walk and tics makes me stand out in public. Ugh) I always say, " My friend has cancer. How can I be down, when it can be so much worse?" It's all in your outlook.
Hey Damian, Thanks for your video, MS is soul destroying and there have been plenty of tears in my household I can tell you. I get it! Sharing your story with the world in itself brings you a form of healing because in return you gain the understanding of like minding people also suffering the same condition, and in return they have the comfort of your channel and videos. We can all share that "ah-ha" moment, and this is also why I setup my own channel, for that exact reason. TO HELP OTHERS! Ok, so my story.. well long story short (I'll try) in 2007 after a seriously nasty break up with my now Ex Wife I was left with nothing, I didn't even have tea spoons to make a drink. The point I'm making is it was an extremely stressful time which, I believe could possibly have been a trigger for the MS. Literally days after I moved out I started getting that "weird" tingly sensation in my feet, you know that funny electrical feeling that isn't quite pins and needles but makes you sit up and feel very concerned, I think you'll know what I'm talking about. Had it checked out at hospital and they made a clinical diagnosis of Transverse Myelitis. The tingly electrical sensation spread up my legs and continued for quite a few months, my feet would burn and be lobster red and strangely so would my hands. Eventually these horrible symptoms plateaued then slowly started to improve but this was very slow over period of about 4 years. I continued to improve but then in 2012 the familiar electrical sensation in my feet started to return! I was gutted, went back to hospital to get it checked out and had MRI's etc (you know the drill) for them to find a disc pushing on L4/5 S1 (around that area) and the thought this was causing all of my problems. So I was booked in for Spinal surgery pretty sharpish and had all that sorted out, I also had a revision a couple of months later as the disc was being "difficult". After each surgery I noticed absolutely no difference in my symptoms which, continued to worsen. The disc needed correcting, but with regard to my MS it was in fact a red herring. So I went back to Neurology where they examined my MRI scan in more details, and that is when they spotted the lesions on my spinal cord. I have no brain lesions! I was already walking as if I was very drunk, balance was starting to go and I was bumping in to things all of the time. In May 2013 I was diagnosed with RRMS .. the weird thing was I would go years without a relapses but when I did get one it would be a bad one. Now my condition is just progressive, I'm now SPMS with Superimposed Relapses.. I feel this diagnosis is more fitting for my condition. Since 2013 I've just slowly getting worse and worse but just recently its got particularly bad. I've got perfect upper body strength, God knows where I'd be without it but my lower body is so weak now I struggle to even walk to the kitchen. My legs feel like bits of spaghetti hanging, they are so weak. My lower back has considerable weakness also which contributes considerably to my inability to walk. The spasticity just break me :( I'm being robbed of my independence. Ten years ago I was walking 3 - 4 miles a day with considerable ease, now I struggle to walk to the kitchen. I'm becoming more and more confined to the house. It's taking its toll. Damian, keep the videos coming.. You're helping a lot of people. Best regards - Neil.
I appreciate your videos... a lot. I was diagnosed last year and (as I'm sure you can relate) the majority of the videos I found out there were, shall I say... depressing/discouraging... overall a bummer. You have such a great energy and positivity. It's infectious. It makes me feel like there is hope and... well, thank you. It's nice to know there is a light at the end of the 'tunnel' (so to speak).
Man, I feel you. The struggle IS real... and a lot of people don't get that. My husband recently bought me a camera for Christmas, and I've been going back and forth on whether or not to document my own journey. It seems like it would be so therapeutic! But it's also hard to start putting yourself out there (as I'm sure you know...). I admire your courage in providing this content.
I was incarcerated in the hospital and rehab center for 30 days when my MS was diagnosed! That sounds worse than it was because my brain was MSing. I Was too messed up in the head to think 🤔 I was a patient for that long. Thanks for sharing.
Damian Washington maybe my insurance was good 😂. Ok 1 eye went off track, I had to learn to walk again, the steroids jacked up my emotions and ability to sleep. They wouldn’t send me home until I could walk and that was with a walker. When I go, I go big time and long term.👑
Damian Washington the very best part of this is that I recovered to 100% by 6mos. I returned to work at 4 months at about 80%. Now at that time I didn’t know I was 80% but figured that out as time went on. I believe I am more like 125% now #Wonderwoman. 😆 My family believes they prayed me back to health and I am more than greatfull, more than blessed to receive my health back better than before. I truly have so many inspiring stories that I could give to the world. Due to my career, only my closest family and maybe 20 other people Evan know. I have things to do and say in this life. I do attend many MS education/product endorsement events and give and receive information from that. So I guess we are friends now. 🕴🏽🕴🏽Chat later.
I found your videos because I’m about to be going on Ocrevus. I’ve had MS 14 years and I found out by picking up my MRI at the hospital to take to the Neurologist and reading the report while I walked down the hall, thinking there would be nothing on there. I came to the car where my mom and her best childhood friend were talking and swapping stories and I thought they are so happy and now I’m going to have to tell them this horrible news. I was 20 years old with my whole life ahead of me. Now I’m 34 mother of two little ones and in a relapse. Your videos have brought comic relief and have been a bright spot to me. I really would like to make videos of my stories and all the stuff I’ve done over the years to cope with this disease. It’s just hard to start, put on make up, and make a video. Good job doing this, and thank you.
Thank you. I always appreciate an honest soul. I'm a 14 year stage 4b nasopharyngeal cancer survivor. I'm grateful to be here. Support is one heck of a booster. Thank you for being a genuine DW -RW
@@NoStressMS You are most welcome. In spite of various chemo/radiotherapy side effects, I don't complain about them - some folks didn't make it & others are going through other things. When I go to the doctor & explain anything going on, I sometimes say, "I'm not complaining. I'm merely letting you know what's happening. It's better than the alternative!" I have to say, regardless of all, there is nothing I would change nor anything I'd delete. 1. I can't. 2. It would not place me exactly right where I am. This is the best place. Why? Because that's where I am. Randomly crossing paths can be an awesome thing. Have a wonderful weekend/ Easter (if you celebrate). Ricky
Damian, it was a pleasure meeting you, your wife, & Cooper at the video shoot yesterday. You are a bad-ass, MS Warrior who brings the thing that keeps us going: humor & laughter. I appreciate it & look forward to your videos & your insight!
I was first diagnosed over 24 years ago, had 12 good years of denial, another almost 12 years of different treatments. But 6 months ago I finally had to contend with the full impact of this disease with a lapse that was the equivalent of every symptom I had ever had in the past... many times over, plus every symptom I had never had. I'm back to getting my head around it all over again. The difference is, now I have tons of resources that weren't available 24 years ago. I tend to isolate myself in this disease so Damian, you are a god-send. Thank you for your frank, heart-felt, informative and entertaining videos.
Hi my name is Kristina and I appreciate all your videos for Multiple sclerosis I’ve been diagnosed in 2016 and I am now 27 I go through the struggle I do not like it I do cry at times but I know I have to push through for the sake of myself and my kids really hard and as you were talking about with the walking and falling that happens to me it’s still Is i use a walker to walk But I really do appreciate your videos it makes me feel little bit better about myself like I’m not the only one struggling with the same can dish and’s as me thank you for being awesome
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm and positivity in dealing with MS. I had a thriving career and life in Los Angeles, and lost it all in 2017, when diagnosed with MS. Your videos make me homesick for California, and very pissed at MS, shutting down my quality of life. You make me smile. Thanks for the vlogs!!!!!!
What myself and my fiancee like about your videos is how informative, helpful but more importantly, how upbeat and funny they are despite this horrible disease, thank you for sharing your story, knowledge and laughs to keeps us all "Warriors Despite Circumstances"
I’m so glad I found you. We have the same type of energy. I plan on creating UA-cam content in the next few weeks. I was recently diagnosed 10 days ago and was hospitalized for 7 days. Right now I’m just get al my appointments setup. God’s speed to you and your family.
My story: Woke up one day with one eye not moving right. Visit to Ophthalmologist: "Hmm, your eye is not moving right". Get an MRI. Dr. Eye looked at the MRI, an said "Hmm, Looks like MS to me, have a nice life!" Off to Dr. Neuro, and he said "Yup, it's MS". That was 1992. I'm doing great. I don't look like anything is wrong with me. Over the decades: started with Copaxone (1997), 12 yrs later Tysabri (2009), now 9 yrs later Ocrevus starting today (2018). Got married in 2013, so not letting MS get in the way of living my life! That's my MS story.
Damian, I value and appreciate your videos. Because they’re honest and they’re about what I’m going through as an MSer as well. Having this plight that we have as MSers is NOT in anyway easy. MS takes so much away from us. It starts with a little things that you don’t even notice or you find some other way to compensate. The bad part about it is if you end up telling someone that something is wrong and they come up with outlandish reasons. Or they use the excuse that you’re getting older and that’s so far from the truth it’s ridiculous. But in that there are life lessons I guess. That probably 50% of the time if there something wrong with you that only a doctor can tell you, then you should probably go see a doctor. I wish that someone had told me this 10 years ago.
Kentae Miller Word. We all have each other to lean on, talk to! Having people like Damian making "real" and most definitely inspiring MS related UA-cam videos is something I hold dearly in my heart! I think Damian is brave for keeping the content on this channel going! I love talking to fellow MS'er subscribers, via comments, who get it! I do not physically know anyone with ms in my personal life, I can talk to anyway. I have an older distant Aunt whose wife, like me, has RRMS.. Thank goodness for this channel!
Hi Damian, I'm really enjoying your videos. I was diagnosed with MS in November but I've had it for at least 4 years and my neurologist thinks probably longer. I had optic neuritis 4 years ago and developed numbness and pins and needles last year. I had my first Ocrevus infusion yesterday so your videos have been a great help as there's not a lot of info out there.
Hello! I am 28 I’ve had MS since i was 16 years old. I cry the time wishing I didn’t have MS. It bothers me everyday. I did do the Cándida diet. It healed me for years. I got pregnant and i went on antibiotics and fast food and had a flare up. I am back to the Cándida diet again. I hope that i can get back to my wellness again. We are all MS warriors..
I just discovered you channel, subbed. I've been diagnosed with PPMS for a little under a year, also living that Ocrevus life. Wishing everyone love and healing.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I have experienced this newfound journey of MS myself.. I also have a great sense of humor and a positive attitude with my experience and it has brought me a long way.. By the grace of God he has carried me through.. It could be much worse so I enjoy learning from my community so I can hopefully inspire others.. May God continue to bless you and your wife with good health and many blessings 😊
Damian I appreciate your videos and you're doing an amazing job dude. MS... It's fucking hard. It's especially hard when I'm reminded every year like clockwork of the day I was diagnosed... well cause it was on my birthday. It's only been three years but it feels like forever. I'm in my early 20s and honestly I was just looking forward to living my best life. AND so I've decided. I've been traveling more because even tho this isnt a death sentence, we never know what's in store. I'm currently on Ocrevus and I feel good but I'm not risking it. I was supposed to be in college and I've decided to take some time off because school isnt going anywhere but my leg numbness is (haha further up those long legs of mine lol) But it's okay. If any one of us newly diagnosed were told of this news 25 years ago, our odds would have much bleaker. I wake up every day not knowing what kind of health day I'm going to have so I've learned to adjust and live more in the moment. I hope you do too. Stay strong fam. KEEP MAKING THESE VIDEOS 😀
Your personality and joy are infectious, you make me laugh and cry at the same time!! cannot believe I haven't discovered you sooner. Keep up the hard work and wishing you every success. Glad to hear Ocrevus is helping ...gives me hope, just had my first half dose (2nd half next week). Cheers Paul
Damian, one thing that I've learned from having MS is how to truly be down to Earth. You've achieved that as well. And humor is also important. You've got that! Your one balance video about walking like you need a V8 made me laugh! MS sucks so bad but when you can laugh about how your body doesn't work, it makes it better. It sounds like your wife is supportive and that's great! Honestly, MS has actually enriched my life b/c it makes me care about only what truly matters. That's good for my husband and my kids. My thoughts drift sometimes about how I wouldn't be able to survive or raise our kids without my husband. I only allow myself to wallow for like 10 seconds and then bring myself back into appreciation for him. I love your MS videos (and I notice when I see you in a commercial). Keep them coming!
Hi Damian, your videos are so true! I find a lot of my story in yours. I guess, everyone who gets to the point where Doctors start to look at you as if you are crazy and just pretending , knows what I am talking about. It's not only that noone believes you, but also that you suffer from invisible symptoms you cannont really eyplain to someone who isn't emphatic or interested. I had symptoms startnig in the early 2000 or 2001 after my husband died sudddenly and unexspected at age 37. I was devastated and my body started doing weird things like balance problems, blurry vision (my ophtomologist didn't find a reason and sent me home) and other things that were not funny at all. But I had to work (I was a busdriver),cause I had to take care of my two kids alone (they were 9 and 12 at that time) and there was definitely no time for any kind of illness. And I worked on and on and on for years. In 2009 I had a surgery to get rid of my gallbladder, a year later, I had a hysterectomy, another year later I had cataract on my left eye, another year later I got the diagnosis MS. What a career, isn't it? But I tried to continue working as far as possible, cause I loved my job so much. June 2016 Fatigue started to kill my days and I had to stop working for good and I was sent into retirement at age 47. Long story, all true. Damian, lots of greetings from Germany and all the best for you! sincerely yours Britta
Your videos are so helpful .. I've had MS for 20 yrs getting ready to start ocrevus . Your story and meds you've been on is basically mine.. weird , I've learned a lot THANK YOU
Wow! My MS story would take a few paragraphs.. I'll make it as short as I can! (I've been guilty of rambling on in former comments! My MS has given me something that I like to call "no filter." Sigh.. I was diagnosed in July of 2011, at 26 years old. At that time I co-owned and operated my own small successful business, a health food café and espresso/juice bar. Pre-diagnosis my first symptoms made it blatantly obvious that something was seriously off! I started slurring my speech, staggering like a drunk person, communicating incoherently and writing customer's orders down with the most sloppy handwriting ever - like a 5 year old writing down your order, it didn't end there; my vision became extremely foggy and blurry in both eyes, I even was colorblind for a couple weeks, just as all of this was going on I began experiencing banding (often called the MS hug, sounds not so bad - more like some strong guy is squishing your rib cage and never releases his grip), then on to the entire left side of my body going numb, pins and needles like, when I say entire left side I mean ENTIRE LEFT SIDE left side of head, including tounge, throat, ears, left breast, left butt cheek.. and so on! The staggering had, me buying a cane after 2 weeks only to have that go away the next day, thank God! That first flare was very aggressive and manifested in many different ways for almost FOUR MONTHS! Come 2012, after reading about diet and it's strong correlation to the intensity of the symptoms I was experiencing, I experimented with taking things out of my diet and putting them back in my diet after a month if I noticed no difference in my health. Then damnit, I found the main culprit was of course my favorite food, bread! Wheat happened to be the main problem and also drinking beer, which duh, also has wheat in it! I already had a pretty good diet but I had to 180° my lifestyle to achieve any relief! 6.5 + years later I'm still figuring out what works and what doesn't. I don't eat processed foods at all anymore and while that was a small bit of my diet, now it's non-existent! I'm lucky to have married my significant other of over 11 years and she just happens to be the most kind and supportive woman! I'm grateful for her AND she just happens to be a certified chef!! I'm not perfect but have slowed down with life over these past MS years! I still drink occasionally gluten free, but in extreme moderation still! I have been a smoker for going on 23 years now, have quit a few times since this last fall after I had a skin cancer removed that had grown through my nostril! Everyone knows why smoking is bad for you but in this case I need to keep not smoking so that this new skin graft will not have to combat constricted blood vessels! Also yeah, sunscreen will always be on from now on! I underwent a major facial reconstructive surgery! I'm proud that I have done so well by not smoking some days at all! Most I do is around 2-3 a day! I will quit because it's time! 22 is my special number! Minus ms, life has been pretty rough over the past 10 years. My mother became sick when I was 21 and died in December of 2010 at 48 years old. Then my stepdad had 2 brain bleeds in summer of 2014 which prompted us to move him and my then 15 year old sister in with us to provide for his and her care. Ray was my stepdad's name, he passed this last year, 5/15/17 a week before sis graduated high school! I call the past 4 1/2 years my full life catastrophe. Attitude and a positive outlook is everything! Kindness IS contagious! That's about all I've got. Peace, Damian! And thank you for what you're doing! I know that getting to know you through these videos has changed my life! I know I'm not the only one! All the love in the world to you dude!!
You've got a wonderful woman, dude. You've also got a humorous personality, and I expect you to hook up some show biz gigs soon. I got diagnosed in 2007, been LDN since 5/08. I tried the approved drugs over the years, but the side effects always get to me eventually, usually affecting my liver. I've been on disability since 11/07 and I don't miss work a bit since it was always a struggle for me, because I deal with a lot of the hidden symptoms of MS most of the time. Good luck on the national commercials, Damian. They pay good royalties!
I hear ya, bro. I’m with ya. There are times I sit there sitting and sitting because I just can’t stand up. I want to. I try -but I can’t. And the frustration, anger and sadness just drown me. Don’t even get me started about embarrassment, how I stagger, when I stumble and fall in front of people. It’s the looks. From what I used to be to what I am now earns me only uninterested pity. So I’m feelin’ ya. But we can’t piss n’ moan. We gotta do this. When I see some bad-azz acting tough, flexing his guns I smile cuz I know he couldn’t last 20 minuets with what we live with 24/7/360. Let’s do this...somehow. -a.
Yes this is hard! I just woke up one day and my toes were numb. saw 4 doctors including two podiatrists. Then my left hand went numb and I went back to the neurologist and said damn it SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ME! I asked for a MRI a year prior, now they agreed to it. What do you know, I have MS. Navigating through the healthcare system can be frustrating but its good to know Im not alone with the MS struggles. BTW, the docs told me my toes will never be the same #sigh.
That pretty much sucks! I was finishing up my third semester of nursing school when I got what I thought was pink eye. I couldn't go to clinicals and finish my semester with pink eye , so I went to get antibiotics. I was allergic to the eye drops and I got crazy sick. At one point they thought I could have meningitis. I just kept going back to the ER, because the eye infection turned in to partial blindness, which turned into an ear infection, which cause balance issues. All of the sudden I couldn't smile or move my left side very well. Back to the ER I go (all the while I finished my semester and took my finals) finally they took me seriously and did a CT scan. The doctor told me I had "spots" on my brain and I needed an MRI. So , they do the MRI and it shows spots as well. I was referred to a neurologist ( who ended up being the biggest jerk ever) and sent home only knowing I had spots on my brain. As a nursing student my mind went everywhere with that. Oddly my biggest fear was not brain cancer- which my grandfather died from- but Multiple Sclerosis. My cousin has it and I watched it take her from being an active working mom into an someone who struggled to stay out of the hospital from complications the year before. The next day I got orders for a spinal tap, steroid infusions and a new shiny MS diagnosis. Before getting my first steroid infusion I couldn't see or move the left side of my body and had to be hospitalized. With treatment and a lot of physical therapy I got most of my function back. I even finished nursing school. I am now living life day to day as a mom to busy twin boys and an operating room nurse. I'm not sure how long I can function in that capacity. My life and outlook are now so much different than I ever imagined it would be, but with an amazing neurologist, good insurance and an awesome God all on my treatment plan I am hopeful to succeed for as long as I can. Functioning is slow, tedious, and often very painful- but I won't give up. Thanks for sharing your story and using your channel to educate about MS.
I was diagnosed ten months ago. I have just discovered your channel and feels like a support for me right now. will you think we will meet the cure?. Keep that good vibes. Hugs from Spain
FANTASTIC! Hope to keep making video you enjoy, man! You know, I used to wonder if we would find a cure. Now I'm just concerned with living the best life I can possibly live in spite of the disease. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
A couple of weeks bed rest? What kind of medicine is that? Oh, yeah, my story. When out shopping for clothes on a Saturday, I suddenly felt dizzy and had double vision. Bought myself some Coke to boost the circulation. Didn't do a thing. So I feared it might be a stroke right away and went to the ER room. They didn't tell me what they suspected, and I went to see two doctors and a neurologist about the double vision. Had an MRI pretty quickly, but NO, they did NOT tell me what was wrong! I read the suspected diagnosis while waiting for the subway, as I opened the letter one doctor wrote to the next. The next doctor still didn't tell me what was wrong, but referred me to a hospital. There, they checked out everything, and it was MS alright.
thank you so much im about to head in for my first ms test my main issue is swallowing. which scares the shit out of me... but hopefullyb he gets me on some decent meds and you know im already workin on my diet ! anyone else with swallowing issues ?
i agree. not every symptom is limb related, or even noticeable to anyone but me, unless i tell them or they see me choke on something. plus when you tell people you think you have ms they say your crazy you look fine. i got refered to a neurologist by a er doctor that saw me for leg and arm numbness about a week ago although ive had other symptoms for years. . so i imagine the test is just a physical one. but im getting worse by the day. numbness coming and going. loss of body temp control and now shortness of breath.... but hopefully he finds what he needs to make a dignosis. and a specialist is definitely on my list. im really new to this and so far the only drug ive heard of is ocrevus through your video. im sure il here about more soon but this sounds like a godsend. the last week ive broken down multiple times. as a matter of fact bolth times ive watched this specific video i cried with you.... seeing your videos was the first thing to calm me down and make me realize that i can deal with this. in your videos your living your life and staying upbeat and i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these vids. maybe once i settle in to the notion of having ms il start making vids too. thanks a million.
Hey Damian I’m just wondering how the ocrevus is treating you so far? How close does it bring you to your old self? I know it’s no cure, but how effective is it? I’m asking this because I’m about to start on it very soon.
Okay, I just had to double check Jorge's last name, so I didn't give you the wrong spelling, his name is Jorge Castillo. He's really informative. Have a good evening. We are here if you need us.
Yo. I understand, Bro-ham. I was diagnosed in September 2017. At this point, Im a little over 6 months in and still trying to figure out what drug is best for me. Tried a couple w/no luck. Looks like Ocrevus is next up. But get this, My Dad has two brothers (whom all dont have MS) whom each have a child with MS. Yes, Im the 3rd Frist Cousin in my family to be diagnosed. Its Crazy!! I know what youre going though, bro. Stay encouraged!
For sure. You're not walkng this path alone (pun on "walk"). Ive also watched your videos on Ocrevus and it has put me at ease in a sense. Trying new drugs makes me anxious. I know its different for everyone but, Im more confident in giving it a try now. Thanks Brotha!! Enjoying your content.
I guess the anxiety comes from the idea of new possibe side effects. Long Story Short: Started with Copaxone but the side effects would completely take me out. Like, done for the day out. I couldnt go to work. So Neurologist took me off and started Abagio. It was cool. Felt like it was working. No issues.Went from walker, cane, to walking on my own again and suddenly in 3 days time things took a complete nose dive. I can now barely move my left side. Neurologist thinks that I may have Primary Progressive MS instead of the originally diagnosed Relapsing-Remitting. Now beefing up meds hence Ocrevus. Currently trying to get insurance to aprove it. I do have Wahls Protocol (good stuff), but unfamiliar w/ The Health Hoax. Thanks for mentioning. Will definitely check it out! I feel helpless at times not being able to move normally. Defintely frustrating but staying positive is half the battle, right? One day at a time!
Do you have relapsing remitting MS or primary progressive MS? A friend of mine was diagnosed with relapsing remitting last spring but now the doctors think it may be primary progressive and are looking at Ocrevus for him. I am afraid of him taking it, but I saw your video and you seem to have done well with it. Best of luck to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Damian Washington my next infusion is February 28. vasper helps me just in 20 minutes to keep my muscles strong- even if don’t walk so much. it is particularly beneficial to people with ms, as your body is constantly cooled and you do not feel the physical effort. u get stronger and stronger without noticing.👍🏼
My mom died in November 2000. I stopped having a will to taking care of me, my dog was my reason for keep going. March 2001 I passed out at work, made a trip to my PCP, that same day at 6pm I had an appt with a Neurologist, was Dx in May 2001.
I went on CoPaxon, and it was no bueno! I was sick, weak, and at age 30, I took myself off all meds...NOT A SMART IDEA and not one i recommend, but it is what i did.
I got married in 2015 and my husband encouraged me to get MS help. I took the Rebif shots, hated it. Wednesday going in for my Ocrevus Infusion.
Thank you for your videos, they make me laugh and i learned a lot.
I've had weird symptoms since I was in my teens, but ignored it, or blamed the cause on other things. 2 years ago, I started having seizures, cervical dystonia, vertigo, and a boatload of other symptoms excelerated to weekly changes. I kept being told that it's MS from medical doctors at my last job, but just recently was able to get the process started to be officially diagnosed. During all of this, I've leaned heavily on diet, essential oils and supplements. It's helped so much. My family and I have gone into this with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor. People stop me and ask me all the time how I can be so positive. (My walk and tics makes me stand out in public. Ugh) I always say, " My friend has cancer. How can I be down, when it can be so much worse?" It's all in your outlook.
Hey Damian,
Thanks for your video, MS is soul destroying and there have been plenty of tears in my household I can tell you. I get it! Sharing your story with the world in itself brings you a form of healing because in return you gain the understanding of like minding people also suffering the same condition, and in return they have the comfort of your channel and videos. We can all share that "ah-ha" moment, and this is also why I setup my own channel, for that exact reason. TO HELP OTHERS!
Ok, so my story.. well long story short (I'll try) in 2007 after a seriously nasty break up with my now Ex Wife I was left with nothing, I didn't even have tea spoons to make a drink. The point I'm making is it was an extremely stressful time which, I believe could possibly have been a trigger for the MS.
Literally days after I moved out I started getting that "weird" tingly sensation in my feet, you know that funny electrical feeling that isn't quite pins and needles but makes you sit up and feel very concerned, I think you'll know what I'm talking about. Had it checked out at hospital and they made a clinical diagnosis of Transverse Myelitis. The tingly electrical sensation spread up my legs and continued for quite a few months, my feet would burn and be lobster red and strangely so would my hands. Eventually these horrible symptoms plateaued then slowly started to improve but this was very slow over period of about 4 years.
I continued to improve but then in 2012 the familiar electrical sensation in my feet started to return! I was gutted, went back to hospital to get it checked out and had MRI's etc (you know the drill) for them to find a disc pushing on L4/5 S1 (around that area) and the thought this was causing all of my problems. So I was booked in for Spinal surgery pretty sharpish and had all that sorted out, I also had a revision a couple of months later as the disc was being "difficult". After each surgery I noticed absolutely no difference in my symptoms which, continued to worsen. The disc needed correcting, but with regard to my MS it was in fact a red herring.
So I went back to Neurology where they examined my MRI scan in more details, and that is when they spotted the lesions on my spinal cord. I have no brain lesions! I was already walking as if I was very drunk, balance was starting to go and I was bumping in to things all of the time.
In May 2013 I was diagnosed with RRMS .. the weird thing was I would go years without a relapses but when I did get one it would be a bad one. Now my condition is just progressive, I'm now SPMS with Superimposed Relapses.. I feel this diagnosis is more fitting for my condition.
Since 2013 I've just slowly getting worse and worse but just recently its got particularly bad. I've got perfect upper body strength, God knows where I'd be without it but my lower body is so weak now I struggle to even walk to the kitchen. My legs feel like bits of spaghetti hanging, they are so weak. My lower back has considerable weakness also which contributes considerably to my inability to walk. The spasticity just break me :(
I'm being robbed of my independence.
Ten years ago I was walking 3 - 4 miles a day with considerable ease, now I struggle to walk to the kitchen. I'm becoming more and more confined to the house. It's taking its toll.
Damian, keep the videos coming.. You're helping a lot of people.
Best regards - Neil.
Damian Washington Cheers Damian, you too!
I appreciate your videos... a lot. I was diagnosed last year and (as I'm sure you can relate) the majority of the videos I found out there were, shall I say... depressing/discouraging... overall a bummer. You have such a great energy and positivity. It's infectious. It makes me feel like there is hope and... well, thank you. It's nice to know there is a light at the end of the 'tunnel' (so to speak).
Man, I feel you. The struggle IS real... and a lot of people don't get that. My husband recently bought me a camera for Christmas, and I've been going back and forth on whether or not to document my own journey. It seems like it would be so therapeutic! But it's also hard to start putting yourself out there (as I'm sure you know...). I admire your courage in providing this content.
I was incarcerated in the hospital and rehab center for 30 days when my MS was diagnosed! That sounds worse than it was because my brain was MSing. I Was too messed up in the head to think 🤔 I was a patient for that long. Thanks for sharing.
Damian Washington maybe my insurance was good 😂. Ok 1 eye went off track, I had to learn to walk again, the steroids jacked up my emotions and ability to sleep. They wouldn’t send me home until I could walk and that was with a walker. When I go, I go big time and long term.👑
Damian Washington the very best part of this is that I recovered to 100% by 6mos. I returned to work at 4 months at about 80%. Now at that time I didn’t know I was 80% but figured that out as time went on. I believe I am more like 125% now #Wonderwoman. 😆 My family believes they prayed me back to health and I am more than greatfull, more than blessed to receive my health back better than before. I truly have so many inspiring stories that I could give to the world. Due to my career, only my closest family and maybe 20 other people Evan know. I have things to do and say in this life. I do attend many MS education/product endorsement events and give and receive information from that. So I guess we are friends now. 🕴🏽🕴🏽Chat later.
I found your videos because I’m about to be going on Ocrevus. I’ve had MS 14 years and I found out by picking up my MRI at the hospital to take to the Neurologist and reading the report while I walked down the hall, thinking there would be nothing on there. I came to the car where my mom and her best childhood friend were talking and swapping stories and I thought they are so happy and now I’m going to have to tell them this horrible news. I was 20 years old with my whole life ahead of me. Now I’m 34 mother of two little ones and in a relapse. Your videos have brought comic relief and have been a bright spot to me. I really would like to make videos of my stories and all the stuff I’ve done over the years to cope with this disease. It’s just hard to start, put on make up, and make a video. Good job doing this, and thank you.
Thank you. I always appreciate an honest soul.
I'm a 14 year stage 4b nasopharyngeal cancer survivor. I'm grateful to be here.
Support is one heck of a booster. Thank you for being a genuine DW
-RW
@@NoStressMS You are most welcome.
In spite of various chemo/radiotherapy side effects, I don't complain about them - some folks didn't make it & others are going through other things.
When I go to the doctor & explain anything going on, I sometimes say, "I'm not complaining. I'm merely letting you know what's happening. It's better than the alternative!"
I have to say, regardless of all, there is nothing I would change nor anything I'd delete.
1. I can't.
2. It would not place me exactly right where I am. This is the best place.
Why? Because that's where I am.
Randomly crossing paths can be an awesome thing.
Have a wonderful weekend/ Easter (if you celebrate).
Ricky
Damian, it was a pleasure meeting you, your wife, & Cooper at the video shoot yesterday. You are a bad-ass, MS Warrior who brings the thing that keeps us going: humor & laughter. I appreciate it & look forward to your videos & your insight!
I was first diagnosed over 24 years ago, had 12 good years of denial, another almost 12 years of different treatments. But 6 months ago I finally had to contend with the full impact of this disease with a lapse that was the equivalent of every symptom I had ever had in the past... many times over, plus every symptom I had never had. I'm back to getting my head around it all over again. The difference is, now I have tons of resources that weren't available 24 years ago. I tend to isolate myself in this disease so Damian, you are a god-send. Thank you for your frank, heart-felt, informative and entertaining videos.
Hi my name is Kristina and I appreciate all your videos for Multiple sclerosis I’ve been diagnosed in 2016 and I am now 27 I go through the struggle I do not like it I do cry at times but I know I have to push through for the sake of myself and my kids really hard and as you were talking about with the walking and falling that happens to me it’s still Is i use a walker to walk But I really do appreciate your videos it makes me feel little bit better about myself like I’m not the only one struggling with the same can dish and’s as me thank you for being awesome
yes it does get better by the 3 trimester but afterwards for me not so good ty for responding
Thanks very much for your enthusiasm and positivity in dealing with MS. I had a thriving career and life in Los Angeles, and lost it all in 2017, when diagnosed with MS. Your videos make me homesick for California, and very pissed at MS, shutting down my quality of life. You make me smile. Thanks for the vlogs!!!!!!
What myself and my fiancee like about your videos is how informative, helpful but more importantly, how upbeat and funny they are despite this horrible disease, thank you for sharing your story, knowledge and laughs to keeps us all "Warriors Despite Circumstances"
I’m so glad I found you. We have the same type of energy. I plan on creating UA-cam content in the next few weeks. I was recently diagnosed 10 days ago and was hospitalized for 7 days. Right now I’m just get al my appointments setup. God’s speed to you and your family.
My story: Woke up one day with one eye not moving right. Visit to Ophthalmologist: "Hmm, your eye is not moving right". Get an MRI. Dr. Eye looked at the MRI, an said "Hmm, Looks like MS to me, have a nice life!" Off to Dr. Neuro, and he said "Yup, it's MS". That was 1992. I'm doing great. I don't look like anything is wrong with me. Over the decades: started with Copaxone (1997), 12 yrs later Tysabri (2009), now 9 yrs later Ocrevus starting today (2018). Got married in 2013, so not letting MS get in the way of living my life! That's my MS story.
Damian, I value and appreciate your videos. Because they’re honest and they’re about what I’m going through as an MSer as well. Having this plight that we have as MSers is NOT in anyway easy. MS takes so much away from us. It starts with a little things that you don’t even notice or you find some other way to compensate. The bad part about it is if you end up telling someone that something is wrong and they come up with outlandish reasons. Or they use the excuse that you’re getting older and that’s so far from the truth it’s ridiculous. But in that there are life lessons I guess. That probably 50% of the time if there something wrong with you that only a doctor can tell you, then you should probably go see a doctor. I wish that someone had told me this 10 years ago.
Kentae Miller Word. We all have each other to lean on, talk to! Having people like Damian making "real" and most definitely inspiring MS related UA-cam videos is something I hold dearly in my heart! I think Damian is brave for keeping the content on this channel going! I love talking to fellow MS'er subscribers, via comments, who get it!
I do not physically know anyone with ms in my personal life, I can talk to anyway. I have an older distant Aunt whose wife, like me, has RRMS.. Thank goodness for this channel!
Damian Washington 🙋THANKS AND I THINK YOU DA BOMB! 💣😎
I saw your national commercial today. Good job!
Hi Damian, I'm really enjoying your videos. I was diagnosed with MS in November but I've had it for at least 4 years and my neurologist thinks probably longer. I had optic neuritis 4 years ago and developed numbness and pins and needles last year. I had my first Ocrevus infusion yesterday so your videos have been a great help as there's not a lot of info out there.
Hello! I am 28 I’ve had MS since i was 16 years old. I cry the time wishing I didn’t have MS. It bothers me everyday. I did do the Cándida diet. It healed me for years. I got pregnant and i went on antibiotics and fast food and had a flare up. I am back to the Cándida diet again. I hope that i can get back to my wellness again. We are all MS warriors..
I just discovered you channel, subbed. I've been diagnosed with PPMS for a little under a year, also living that Ocrevus life. Wishing everyone love and healing.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I have experienced this newfound journey of MS myself.. I also have a great sense of humor and a positive attitude with my experience and it has brought me a long way.. By the grace of God he has carried me through.. It could be much worse so I enjoy learning from my community so I can hopefully inspire others.. May God continue to bless you and your wife with good health and many blessings 😊
Damian I appreciate your videos and you're doing an amazing job dude. MS... It's fucking hard. It's especially hard when I'm reminded every year like clockwork of the day I was diagnosed... well cause it was on my birthday. It's only been three years but it feels like forever. I'm in my early 20s and honestly I was just looking forward to living my best life. AND so I've decided. I've been traveling more because even tho this isnt a death sentence, we never know what's in store. I'm currently on Ocrevus and I feel good but I'm not risking it. I was supposed to be in college and I've decided to take some time off because school isnt going anywhere but my leg numbness is (haha further up those long legs of mine lol) But it's okay. If any one of us newly diagnosed were told of this news 25 years ago, our odds would have much bleaker. I wake up every day not knowing what kind of health day I'm going to have so I've learned to adjust and live more in the moment. I hope you do too. Stay strong fam. KEEP MAKING THESE VIDEOS 😀
Your personality and joy are infectious, you make me laugh and cry at the same time!! cannot believe I haven't discovered you sooner. Keep up the hard work and wishing you every success.
Glad to hear Ocrevus is helping ...gives me hope, just had my first half dose (2nd half next week).
Cheers
Paul
Damian, one thing that I've learned from having MS is how to truly be down to Earth. You've achieved that as well. And humor is also important. You've got that! Your one balance video about walking like you need a V8 made me laugh! MS sucks so bad but when you can laugh about how your body doesn't work, it makes it better. It sounds like your wife is supportive and that's great! Honestly, MS has actually enriched my life b/c it makes me care about only what truly matters. That's good for my husband and my kids. My thoughts drift sometimes about how I wouldn't be able to survive or raise our kids without my husband. I only allow myself to wallow for like 10 seconds and then bring myself back into appreciation for him. I love your MS videos (and I notice when I see you in a commercial). Keep them coming!
You've got a little bit of Eddie Murphy going on:) Good luck!
Hi Damian, your videos are so true! I find a lot of my story in yours. I guess, everyone who gets to the point where Doctors start to look at you as if you are crazy and just pretending , knows what I am talking about. It's not only that noone believes you, but also that you suffer from invisible symptoms you cannont really eyplain to someone who isn't emphatic or interested.
I had symptoms startnig in the early 2000 or 2001 after my husband died sudddenly and unexspected at age 37. I was devastated and my body started doing weird things like balance problems, blurry vision (my ophtomologist didn't find a reason and sent me home) and other things that were not funny at all. But I had to work (I was a busdriver),cause I had to take care of my two kids alone (they were 9 and 12 at that time) and there was definitely no time for any kind of illness. And I worked on and on and on for years. In 2009 I had a surgery to get rid of my gallbladder, a year later, I had a hysterectomy, another year later I had cataract on my left eye, another year later I got the diagnosis MS. What a career, isn't it?
But I tried to continue working as far as possible, cause I loved my job so much. June 2016 Fatigue started to kill my days and I had to stop working for good and I was sent into retirement at age 47. Long story, all true. Damian, lots of greetings from Germany and all the best for you! sincerely yours Britta
Your videos are so helpful .. I've had MS for 20 yrs getting ready to start ocrevus . Your story and meds you've been on is basically mine.. weird , I've learned a lot THANK YOU
Thanks for sharing this video/story and ALL the videos. It makes me feel less alone in it all.
Wow! My MS story would take a few paragraphs.. I'll make it as short as I can! (I've been guilty of rambling on in former comments! My MS has given me something that I like to call "no filter." Sigh..
I was diagnosed in July of 2011, at 26 years old. At that time I co-owned and operated my own small successful business, a health food café and espresso/juice bar. Pre-diagnosis my first symptoms made it blatantly obvious that something was seriously off! I started slurring my speech, staggering like a drunk person, communicating incoherently and writing customer's orders down with the most sloppy handwriting ever - like a 5 year old writing down your order, it didn't end there; my vision became extremely foggy and blurry in both eyes, I even was colorblind for a couple weeks, just as all of this was going on I began experiencing banding (often called the MS hug, sounds not so bad - more like some strong guy is squishing your rib cage and never releases his grip), then on to the entire left side of my body going numb, pins and needles like, when I say entire left side I mean ENTIRE LEFT SIDE left side of head, including tounge, throat, ears, left breast, left butt cheek.. and so on! The staggering had, me buying a cane after 2 weeks only to have that go away the next day, thank God!
That first flare was very aggressive and manifested in many different ways for almost FOUR MONTHS!
Come 2012, after reading about diet and it's strong correlation to the intensity of the symptoms I was experiencing, I experimented with taking things out of my diet and putting them back in my diet after a month if I noticed no difference in my health.
Then damnit, I found the main culprit was of course my favorite food, bread! Wheat happened to be the main problem and also drinking beer, which duh, also has wheat in it! I already had a pretty good diet but I had to 180° my lifestyle to achieve any relief!
6.5 + years later I'm still figuring out what works and what doesn't. I don't eat processed foods at all anymore and while that was a small bit of my diet, now it's non-existent!
I'm lucky to have married my significant other of over 11 years and she just happens to be the most kind and supportive woman! I'm grateful for her AND she just happens to be a certified chef!!
I'm not perfect but have slowed down with life over these past MS years! I still drink occasionally gluten free, but in extreme moderation still!
I have been a smoker for going on 23 years now, have quit a few times since this last fall after I had a skin cancer removed that had grown through my nostril! Everyone knows why smoking is bad for you but in this case I need to keep not smoking so that this new skin graft will not have to combat constricted blood vessels! Also yeah, sunscreen will always be on from now on! I underwent a major facial reconstructive surgery! I'm proud that I have done so well by not smoking some days at all! Most I do is around 2-3 a day! I will quit because it's time! 22 is my special number!
Minus ms, life has been pretty rough over the past 10 years. My mother became sick when I was 21 and died in December of 2010 at 48 years old. Then my stepdad had 2 brain bleeds in summer of 2014 which prompted us to move him and my then 15 year old sister in with us to provide for his and her care. Ray was my stepdad's name, he passed this last year, 5/15/17 a week before sis graduated high school! I call the past 4 1/2 years my full life catastrophe.
Attitude and a positive outlook is everything! Kindness IS contagious!
That's about all I've got. Peace, Damian! And thank you for what you're doing! I know that getting to know you through these videos has changed my life! I know I'm not the only one! All the love in the world to you dude!!
A M god bless u
Nice lady you've got, dude, good that she's there to support you. If you're still able to hold a job, you're doing great. Take care!
You've got a wonderful woman, dude. You've also got a humorous personality, and I expect you to hook up some show biz gigs soon. I got diagnosed in 2007, been LDN since 5/08. I tried the approved drugs over the years, but the side effects always get to me eventually, usually affecting my liver. I've been on disability since 11/07 and I don't miss work a bit since it was always a struggle for me, because I deal with a lot of the hidden symptoms of MS most of the time. Good luck on the national commercials, Damian. They pay good royalties!
I hear ya, bro. I’m with ya. There are times I sit there sitting and sitting because I just can’t stand up. I want to. I try -but I can’t. And the frustration, anger and sadness just drown me. Don’t even get me started about embarrassment, how I stagger, when I stumble and fall in front of people. It’s the looks. From what I used to be to what I am now earns me only uninterested pity. So I’m feelin’ ya. But we can’t piss n’ moan. We gotta do this. When I see some bad-azz acting tough, flexing his guns I smile cuz I know he couldn’t last 20 minuets with what we live with 24/7/360. Let’s do this...somehow. -a.
Yes this is hard! I just woke up one day and my toes were numb. saw 4 doctors including two podiatrists. Then my left hand went numb and I went back to the neurologist and said damn it SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ME! I asked for a MRI a year prior, now they agreed to it. What do you know, I have MS. Navigating through the healthcare system can be frustrating but its good to know Im not alone with the MS struggles. BTW, the docs told me my toes will never be the same #sigh.
Hi You had me crying Thank you for sharing my Niece has MS By the way my last name is Washington 2 ;)
Keep up the great videos Please take care
🙌🏾🙌🏾 Glad you liked the video and that it was helpful. I mean, us Washington’s gotta stick together. 😂😂
That pretty much sucks! I was finishing up my third semester of nursing school when I got what I thought was pink eye. I couldn't go to clinicals and finish my semester with pink eye , so I went to get antibiotics. I was allergic to the eye drops and I got crazy sick. At one point they thought I could have meningitis. I just kept going back to the ER, because the eye infection turned in to partial blindness, which turned into an ear infection, which cause balance issues. All of the sudden I couldn't smile or move my left side very well. Back to the ER I go (all the while I finished my semester and took my finals) finally they took me seriously and did a CT scan. The doctor told me I had "spots" on my brain and I needed an MRI. So , they do the MRI and it shows spots as well. I was referred to a neurologist ( who ended up being the biggest jerk ever) and sent home only knowing I had spots on my brain. As a nursing student my mind went everywhere with that. Oddly my biggest fear was not brain cancer- which my grandfather died from- but Multiple Sclerosis. My cousin has it and I watched it take her from being an active working mom into an someone who struggled to stay out of the hospital from complications the year before. The next day I got orders for a spinal tap, steroid infusions and a new shiny MS diagnosis. Before getting my first steroid infusion I couldn't see or move the left side of my body and had to be hospitalized. With treatment and a lot of physical therapy I got most of my function back. I even finished nursing school. I am now living life day to day as a mom to busy twin boys and an operating room nurse. I'm not sure how long I can function in that capacity. My life and outlook are now so much different than I ever imagined it would be, but with an amazing neurologist, good insurance and an awesome God all on my treatment plan I am hopeful to succeed for as long as I can. Functioning is slow, tedious, and often very painful- but I won't give up. Thanks for sharing your story and using your channel to educate about MS.
Wow....you’re so good and giving
I was diagnosed ten months ago. I have just discovered your channel and feels like a support for me right now. will you think we will meet the cure?.
Keep that good vibes.
Hugs from Spain
FANTASTIC! Hope to keep making video you enjoy, man!
You know, I used to wonder if we would find a cure. Now I'm just concerned with living the best life I can possibly live in spite of the disease. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
A couple of weeks bed rest? What kind of medicine is that?
Oh, yeah, my story. When out shopping for clothes on a Saturday, I suddenly felt dizzy and had double vision. Bought myself some Coke to boost the circulation. Didn't do a thing. So I feared it might be a stroke right away and went to the ER room. They didn't tell me what they suspected, and I went to see two doctors and a neurologist about the double vision. Had an MRI pretty quickly, but NO, they did NOT tell me what was wrong! I read the suspected diagnosis while waiting for the subway, as I opened the letter one doctor wrote to the next.
The next doctor still didn't tell me what was wrong, but referred me to a hospital. There, they checked out everything, and it was MS alright.
thank you so much im about to head in for my first ms test my main issue is swallowing. which scares the shit out of me... but hopefullyb he gets me on some decent meds and you know im already workin on my diet ! anyone else with swallowing issues ?
i agree. not every symptom is limb related, or even noticeable to anyone but me, unless i tell them or they see me choke on something. plus when you tell people you think you have ms they say your crazy you look fine.
i got refered to a neurologist by a er doctor that saw me for leg and arm numbness about a week ago although ive had other symptoms for years. . so i imagine the test is just a physical one. but im getting worse by the day. numbness coming and going. loss of body temp control and now shortness of breath.... but hopefully he finds what he needs to make a dignosis. and a specialist is definitely on my list.
im really new to this and so far the only drug ive heard of is ocrevus through your video. im sure il here about more soon but this sounds like a godsend.
the last week ive broken down multiple times. as a matter of fact bolth times ive watched this specific video i cried with you.... seeing your videos was the first thing to calm me down and make me realize that i can deal with this. in your videos your living your life and staying upbeat and i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these vids. maybe once i settle in to the notion of having ms il start making vids too.
thanks a million.
Hey Damian I’m just wondering how the ocrevus is treating you so far? How close does it bring you to your old self? I know it’s no cure, but how effective is it? I’m asking this because I’m about to start on it very soon.
Damian Washington Thank you for the reply. God bless you and hopefully we will all get through this!
Thank you for your videos!!! And thank you for sharing your story!!!! In the ms world when one of us goes to war we all go to war!!!! 🙌🏻🤙🏻👐🏻
Okay, I just had to double check Jorge's last name, so I didn't give you the wrong spelling, his name is Jorge Castillo. He's really informative. Have a good evening. We are here if you need us.
Yo. I understand, Bro-ham. I was diagnosed in September 2017. At this point, Im a little over 6 months in and still trying to figure out what drug is best for me. Tried a couple w/no luck. Looks like Ocrevus is next up. But get this, My Dad has two brothers (whom all dont have MS) whom each have a child with MS. Yes, Im the 3rd Frist Cousin in my family to be diagnosed. Its Crazy!! I know what youre going though, bro. Stay encouraged!
For sure. You're not walkng this path alone (pun on "walk"). Ive also watched your videos on Ocrevus and it has put me at ease in a sense. Trying new drugs makes me anxious. I know its different for everyone but, Im more confident in giving it a try now. Thanks Brotha!! Enjoying your content.
I guess the anxiety comes from the idea of new possibe side effects. Long Story Short: Started with Copaxone but the side effects would completely take me out. Like, done for the day out. I couldnt go to work. So Neurologist took me off and started Abagio. It was cool. Felt like it was working. No issues.Went from walker, cane, to walking on my own again and suddenly in 3 days time things took a complete nose dive. I can now barely move my left side. Neurologist thinks that I may have Primary Progressive MS instead of the originally diagnosed Relapsing-Remitting. Now beefing up meds hence Ocrevus. Currently trying to get insurance to aprove it. I do have Wahls Protocol (good stuff), but unfamiliar w/ The Health Hoax. Thanks for mentioning. Will definitely check it out! I feel helpless at times not being able to move normally. Defintely frustrating but staying positive is half the battle, right? One day at a time!
Hey Damian. I'm currently making a Gargoyles fanfic.😁
oh man i loved that cartoon back in the day !
Do you have relapsing remitting MS or primary progressive MS? A friend of mine was diagnosed with relapsing remitting last spring but now the doctors think it may be primary progressive and are looking at Ocrevus for him. I am afraid of him taking it, but I saw your video and you seem to have done well with it.
Best of luck to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hey Friend! Peaks and Valleys!
hi deamian, did you check out vasper? please see comments in your other videos... all the best!!
Damian Washington my next infusion is February 28.
vasper helps me just in 20 minutes to keep my muscles strong- even if don’t walk so much.
it is particularly beneficial to people with ms, as your body is constantly cooled and you do not feel the physical effort. u get stronger and stronger without noticing.👍🏼
Damian Washington i am lucky to live close to the vasper production site at Ames NASA Research Center...
Damian Washington since dec 2017...
and of course ayurvedic lifestyle😍😍❤️