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Hi . That is a very good question. It's hard enough when strangers ask these questions. I imagine it must be awfully frustrating when people who know about your MS ask you questions that they wouldn't need to ask if they had done any research at all. I hope you get lots of answers from the community. We have one community member who had cards or pamphlets (I don't recall which) made to give to people whenever that kind of thing happen. She said it was especially helpful in her neighborhood, where she might need help if she fell or couldn't get home when she was out walking. I hope this helps. Thinking of you! - Lori (Team Member)

Hi sue,


I am fairly newly diagnosed and this also bugs the hell out off me too.


"Things like why do you walk with a stick if you can stand"


Or "there's a step there" when my foot drops and I trip


I have tried to explain to work colleagues but I think it just falls on deaf ears and I'm too tired to keep explaining everything. It's a miracle I am even able to still get up and do the job.


Got told last week that my contract probably won't be renewed because I'm a "liability" which really upset me.


Just learning to live day by day and ignore the constant comments everyday.

Hi All,
For me the most irritating thing is that my relatives know I have MS, but never ask about how I'm doing with it. They appear to think that as long as I'm still walking around I must be fine and am capable of taking care of someone else. It's hard to say "NO, I can't do something", but I'm learning to become more adamant about it and feel less guilty.