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Hello Everyone I'm writing with a very humble heart as it has been extremely hard to ask for help. A little over five months ago I was "finally" diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis along with a list of other problems associated with this disorder. I say Finally as I have not been able to work since the end of 2011, losing my business & insurance prior as I kept trying to go,go,go not realizing all of the little symptoms building up Until I could no longer work & had to focus on my health & get back on track & my business going again, so I thought. Back in 2012 I had a bad fall on my back & head out walking the dogs & then a minor head & face trauma. I thought they would heal & Life & Work would resume again & that this was just a bump in the road with bad timing. I had all the classic symptoms & then some of MS but my brain & spinal MRI's didn't show the classic lesions for an easy diagnosis so I continued with all the horrible symptoms & no treatment as the MS progressed. Finally, in September 2014 I saw the Neurologist again & he ordered a Spinal Tap where I received my official diagnosis. Boy how I wished they had done that spinal tap back in 2012, got on treatment & started the healing process. We sure learn a lot in hindsight throughout Life as I have. Going through all my savings and unable to work "for now" I had to humbly apply for Disability Insurance back in 2012 never imagining I would really need it but applied as someone suggested I do. I remember Thinking No Way, not me, Meg-I've always had a job since I was like ten years old, I loved to work, loved my business-but here I am almost three years since I applied. I had my initial hearing January 7th and scheduled for a final Supplemental hearing on May 11th, Please Pray For me all goes well as I truly need the help to see doctors & financially too, this MS has financially devastated me) This will help tremendously so I can actually get back on track & be able to do some kind of work again a little further down the road as the medicine does its job & I do my job with physical therapy & all. Out of true humility & fear of sharing with everyone what's been going on as I like to post funny, positive posts & photos So I humbly ask from my heart to yours if anyone might be in the position to help me,nothing is too small as I've lost all resources & trying to just make it until my Disability Determination which could be up to four to six months, hopefully sooner I'm praying as I try to meet my basic living needs until my long awaited journey through this Disability, had I had a diagnosis sooner it might have come sooner. I just keep telling myself God never puts anything on your plate that you can't handle & just keep pushing forward in Faith & Hope. But on this one its a little too big for me alone & decided finally after a very long time of thought & prayer about posting this that I needed to learn how to reach out and ask for help since help is very much needed & All of Your Prayers Too so I can fight this thing and find my next job & purpose in Life. Oddly Enough March is MS Awareness Month. Love, Prayers & Beautiful Blessings to Each & Every One of You! Love & God Bless, Meg