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My dad was diagnosed with primary progressive MS 14 years ago. He was told at the time there was no hope or treatment and he would be in a wheelchair within six months. He didnt give up and fought the disease. He went for walks and defied verything the doctor sadi was possible. Trust me I seen him climb the steps of strormount in belfast, fighting his body with every step until he reached the top. It was seven years later that he had to go into a wheelchair. Hell of a difference than six months! Even now he cannot do much but he is independent. He still fights and struggles everyday and  lives his life not the disease. I have seen younger fitter people with MS stop fighting and they have deterioted so quickly before my eyes. Men and women as young as 25. My dad is happy and laughs every day. He goes out to volunteer and teach people with reading difficulties twice a week. Every day for him is a battle but he keeps fighting. That is the key - Dont give up. Keep on fighting and dont let the disease control your life. Go the the MS society and get involved - you will meet other much worse off then yourself and feel lucky. I have cared for my dad the whole way through and I feel the frustration and struggle he faces evry day. But trust me - IF HE CAN DO IT SO CAN YOU! xx