I would feel horrible, just like you do now. But I would get another doctor right away, for the one you have is very insensitive and that will be a problem throughtout your treatment. You don't need that problem.   That Dr. cannot know the exact course of the MS you have. That is very hallmark of MS--unpredictable! Yes, it is a disease of the nervous system, but you have the right attitude. You fight it and don't give in. I've seen ordinary and amazing things people with very bad MS have done with their lives.    I cannot believe he would say that, like it's hopeless and that is that and you have to suck it up. That Dr. is dehumanizing you. You are not merely the vessel for MS, you are a person and you have a life to live.    Don't listen to him. Get a new doc, go talk to someone who knows how depressing the MS diagnosis is and how difficutl living with it can be. But don't give up on yourself because of his careless words.