Information and opinions on health from Bayouangel49 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/404940/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/404940/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/404940/index http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/404940/105483/life Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:10:23 -0500 Bayouangel49 Hi everyone, My name is Maria and I am 49 years old and was diagnosed with RRMS in 1983 just recently found out that I have Secondary Primary Progressive MS.  In additions to having MS, I have Spina Bifida OC #2 and a Seizure disorder.  I have been fortunate in that I am a fighter and I don't give up or in very easily and have always had wonderful family support. My symptoms have gotten progressively worse, the numbness and... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/404940/105483/life http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/404940/105443/life Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:29:55 -0500 Bayouangel49 I am an optimist, fighter and survivor by nature never giving up was drilled into me as a small child, for which I am extremely grateful.  My wish for National MS Awareness Month is simple, I would like to see those that aren't afflicted with the disease to be more understanding, compassionate and educated.  I have been thru the gamut of emotions and situations that range from akward to humiliating and I have to say the worse are the... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/404940/105443/life