I have a sister, currently living in a very caring nursing home, that was diagnosed with MS in 1987. She had a very positive attitude, up until a recent episode with he doctor that hadn't seen her in two years. He increased her meds, causing her hospitalization, we think. She has an appoinment with a new neurologist in July. Since this event, she sleeps alot more and even while she's driving her electric wheelchair. Currently she's experiencing pain in her left side and stiffning of the body. An x-ray was taken today and we'll get the results 6/22/11 at her care conference. My question is, if this is progression, what are we to expect in the future? Also, how should we approach her on the subject of final stage MS? Her faith in God hasn't wained as far as I know and we'll talk some more on the subject.