THANK YOU FOR PINNING THIS!!! When I first began listening to this, I actually thought she was singing a song! Both me and a close relative have gone through episodes of this and wondered "What The Heck is going ON?!?" It's super weird to feel this inside. I had the shaky voice and moments of falling wondering, "Did I just trip? I didn't trip. Why did that happen?" IDK what the other relative's symptoms were but got the MS diagnosis. The so and so has MS went like wildfire through our family gossip channels.
Corn sensitivity is a leading cause of ms. Remove all corn products from your diet. Including high fructose corn syrup. Sugar alcohol. Corn syrup. And avoid all sugar. Many testimonies of ms resolving itself quickly when corners taken out of the diet.
@@tzukhi l give you and advice: seek for deliverance cose you are under the same heavy spiritual attack as her. Look for David Diga Hernandez and Derek Prince explanations. But be careful to find real Spirit filled christians cose there are lots of fake ones. Of you cannot find them, then search for an orthodox church ( possibly romanian one) and ask to participate at a healing Mass that it is called MASLU in romanian. It healed me from arthritys and l didn't even know what it was for. But you have to be christian l think and believing and searching God sincerely.
I finally found a doctor who has listened to me after I explained my skin situation! And like Selma here, I also got emotional, sigh of relief, that I have finally found a doctor who can help me.
@@musingmusic6143 you didn't make the comment, why are you responding to it? That's weird But how is trying to figure out what's going on with your body an indicator of strength?
She trusted her gut and worked towards finding the right doctor. We know our bodies better than anyone. She is very strong: she persevered, she advocated for herself, she did everything to live the best she could with the desease, and she opened up and spoke about it. 💕
"The one doctor who cared" - that hits home. It took me 5 years to get a diagnosis. I was fobbed off and treated like a hypochondriac by so many doctors before finding one who listened
Not that i was responsible but.. I'm sorry you had to go thru that.. unfortunately, i know from experience that it felt like hell, like you were going crazy (or everybody else was).. I'm glad that you got someone to take you seriously so you could get the help you needed ❤
@@gussygatlin3093 that sucks. I've been there with Dr's not listening or giving me an easy answer. Trust your gut, keep insisting on testing for everything that could possibly fit your symptoms. I was finally taken seriously when I went in with a huge list of every symptom I had and the potential diagnosis it could be. It's hard, but worth it. You're not alone, there are many of us who understand the frustration of it all.
I'm currently experiencing that and it's so disheartening. To be dismissed not only by doctors but family constantly telling me I have to try to get up and move and I really want to do that more than they will ever know.
Seriously, was wondering where she’d been. Last thing I saw her in was Hellboy. That might be my fault, she probably was in things after that, but I always liked her.
I had absolutely no idea either!!! Shes a great actress! I wondered where she went. Poor girl! MS is horrible! My Aunt has Ms and it's literally eating her brain! She has lesions all over her brain and spine. Its horrible and happened so fast! Like one day she was having weird pains and neurological issues and the next she could barely walk! A year later she can't walk for more than a couple steps at best with a cane. So she has to use a mobility scooter. She was infused with some experimental medicine for ms and it gave her breast cancer (one of its possible side effects) so she had to get a double mastectomy and the cancer came back and is now in her entire body and lymph nodes and she is terminal with not much time left. Shes only 52. Its really sad to see her decline so quickly! And from a healthy, happy person to a shell of her former self. It has really messed with her mentally. She is extra paranoid now and has episodes where she is very aggressive and psychotic. Its very sad to see. It breaks my heart, seeing My Aunt like that. I already watched my Beautiful Mom pass away from an illness at 43! I was 20 and it hurt/hurts sooo bad still! I Miss her sooo very much! And my aunt was always there for me and she even looks like my mom so its like its happening all over again.
Seriously tho I have no idea I was wondering why I have ne seen her anywhere anymore my heat goes out to her and he family hopefully she doing okay despite her health issues
Sometimes it is genetic lottery, but we shouldn't discount either the hard work involved in maintaining health. Practice being proactive and not reactive!!! I'm working hard to stay active and healthy and avoid risky behaviors that might increase upon my looming hereditary risk. Always do what you can.
@@newme5481 I’d think the stress of being sick can cause other symptoms. It makes sense that knowing what’s going on can relieve some of those 😊 Not saying it was “all in your head” not at all, but knowing what’s going on will resolve the symptoms that stress caused. I hope that made sense. I’m glad you got some relief and hope you and your Dr can manage your thyroid issues! My daughter had her thyroid removed, a sister had thyroid cancer and another has Hoshimotos! Thyroid issues are a common topic of discussion in my family
@Newme That is such a misunderstood thing, too. Doctors seem to not realize that the thyroid is in so many ways running the show, and not being able to regulate those hormones means feeling like you're driving with the gas and the brakes all at once. It can be a bit more nuanced than they know, too. I recommend replacing a GP with an internist, and that's made a big difference in all my medical considerations ever since. ❤
@@jenniferd264 I'm much better now, thankfully I didn't have to do surgery even though that's the first thing the doctor suggest, but I choose the meds and watch the progress. My levels have been been normal and I've been only been visiting my doctor every 8 months, me next visit is next week. I went from taking 12 pills daily to 1. Thank God
Why do we hear this story so much that doctors don't hear you particularly for women? It's very frustrating. I hope she manages her symptoms well and that she has a strong supportive family and friends
@@briannam8230 @Naelyn Eurkopfen Not true sadly. There are whole books full of studies about systemic medical misogyny.... Just to mention a few examples: Medication still doesn't even get tested for the female body, despite it being scientific fact that women react quite different to drugs/medications than men do. Same thing with female health conditions - they rarely recieve any research or funding. Doesn't matter, even if it's something so widespread like endometriosis per ex. Another sad example would be that women, if they need a surgery, automatically have a 32% (!!) higher risk of dying from it - *if their surgeon is male....* For male pqtients or when the surgeon is female no such elevated risks exist. It's only when women get treated by men. Then there are also so cruel things like the "husband-stitch", obstetric violence and so on. If you want to know more, I would strongly suggest these books about the topic: -"Doing Harm" by Maja Dusenbery - "The Pain Gap" by Anushay Hossein - "For Her Own Good" by Barbara Ehrenreich Edit: A word
@@briannam8230 and that doesn't change the fact that doctors are less likely to listen to women, or that it gets worse when its women of colour. Those are literal facts
Because modern medicine is catered to men, not women. Men and women often manifest different symptoms for the same diseases however as most medical research is done on male subjects many doctors aren't educated on the symptoms most experienced by women. We see it in Austism diagnoses, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune disorders like MS.
My grandmother was passed from doctor to doctor for “allergies” and a cough that would not go away. One doctor finally ran tests and found cancer but it was already spread throughout her body and too late to treat successfully. She fought it but passed away. If the first doctor had taken her symptoms seriously many months before instead of just giving her allergy meds and sending her on her way, she may have been able to beat it. 😢 My mom spent as much time with her as she could in her last months and I can’t imagine how hard it was to watch her waste away like that.
You can retrieve her medical records and write up each Physican to the Department of Medicine in your state. Some doctors don't care about certain people.
I'm sorry for your loss. Can you share which test your grandma took back then? My mom has this cough for almost a year and half now. We try many doctors but they also said it was allergies. We also do some lung check and everything turns out okay. But still the cough didn't get any better.
Same happened to my sisters bf. Went to the docs with a lump in his foot they didn’t listen said it was nothing to worry about by the time he found a doctor who actually listened and did tests it spread and at first got his leg amputated but, it was too late and kept spreading eventually he passed away. Doctors are scum to me.
@@Jeff.55649The courage to not get give up and not let her diagnosis discourage her? Its very easy to get depressed and fall into hoplesness when it's something that's out of your control. Especially when it's your own body. Think before you comment something like that.
My husband has relapsing and remitting MS as well and it is sooo hard watch as his wife... The whole stigma that you don't look sick your not disabled and see how his mind has slowly defeated over the last 15 years... God bless you Selma!!!
I really hope they figure out what causes MS and find a cure soon. How sad is it that she had to keep going back to doctor's time and time again. Health care needs to improve greatly.
It took over 10 years for Doctors to be able to explain why I had 30 + lesions on my brain. My heart goes out to anyone seeking a diagnosis and stuck in limbo.
@@israeliana actually no, the lesions were vascular and not damage to neural sheath as is found with MS. But it did cause widespread neurological issues and MS was a the first thing ruled out. Even that took years. I was in my early 20’s and it took so much to get seen.
I’ve had symptoms since 2020 I’m finally getting and MRI. However the wait is like 8 months. My referal was sent feb 2 I have symptoms on my left side only ( weakness. Tremors. Loss of muscles and balance. Etc). and I have word searching problems. Or I just can’t get a word out. Or I use the wrong words Other days I can’t figure out how to open a jar.
Maybe stop with the vaccines. All of them. These types of horrible illnesses showed up in large numbers per capita when they started jabbing everyone....at birth. When many of us were born, it was only 5-7 ...now itis over *70* jabs per baby! STOP IT !
As a woman who also has MS, I feel her pain. I was fortunate that the first doctor I went to suspected this disease and sent me to a neurologist who ultimately diagnosed me. That was 18 years ago and it has definitely been a journey. I am grateful to Selma Blair and others for bringing awareness to this condition. My biggest hope is that someday there will be a cure. Thank you for being honest about your struggles and triumphs and fight because without your voice, MS would still live in the shadows.
I'm 47 n was diagnosed with sever m.g. in 2006. But because I look normal n healthy I go thro hell just to prove my diagnosis that Is verifiable by labs. It's almost like doctors wanna challenge my phycological.strength. it sucks
Sorry to hear. There may be help for you in earthing. Ground with bare feet on the grass outside, or something conductive. There's great documentaries and many podcasts, and they've helped many people with MS. It's worth a try, it's free and nothijg to lose. I wish you all the best
May GOD bless and protect you in the mighty name of JESUS! May GOD and JESUS break every chain the enemy has formed against you and liberate you! May GOD and JESUS fill you with the HOLY SPIRIT, GODliness, love to get through any challenge or struggle or addiction! GOD IS GOOD! JESUS IS GOOD! GOD is love in times of hate, GOD is strength in times of weakness, GOD is light in times of darkness, GOD is harmony in times of chaos, and GOD is all you need and more! If you need more love/strength/anything GOD is there! GOD LOVES YOU JESUS LOVES YOU! GOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS!
Her speech is amazing from the first clip when she made her first proper public appearance since her diagnosis to the second clip. Amazing. She’s doing brilliantly
I was diagnosed with MS abt 3 yrs ago. Your story gives me hope. Also just dealing with people is difficult. "You look ok". Or being accused of being drunk cos of slurring and walking bad. I now use a walker so like a Dr told me when I was in hospital "they'll see the whole picture". I didn't realize I was banging into walls. Anyone with MS Stay Strong and believe in yourself!!!
I've just read there was a dr that looked a bunch of patients that died from MS and 100% of them had parisites. Maybe you should look into a cleanse and fast
Wow. This has me in tears. I had no idea where she's been in the acting business. This is so sad. 😢❤ May God continue to give you strength and relief. ❤️🙏
Letting go of control that you don’t have can be a huge relief too. I was recently telling my therapist that I feel like I become useless when I’m depressed, and he told me that accepting my limitations will take me much farther than trying to change them. Some days your 100% doesn’t look like your 100% from last week, and that’s okay.
Damnit... Selma.. I never knew this is what happened to you. Shit.. This is so sad and heartwrenching. Thank God for keeping you. You are a testimony of the goodness of God no matter how many doctors are or were involved in your care/diagnosis.
I feel for her and all those living with MS. Annette Funicello passed away due to MS. Her husband did a documentary on her. Watching Annette from a beautiful smiling person and watching her deteriorate was so sad. This illness steals you away from everything. I pray that now with all this modern technology she is able to live longer and not have to deal with all the ugliness MS does to ones body. Many doctors don't care or say ugly things to a woman when we complain. I remember me going to my doctor many times complaining of pain or something unusual. I was always told that it was all in my head and that I was crazy. Had I know that I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Syndrome, I dont think i would have gotten pregnant. All I can do is pray and that my daughter's do not get what I have. I love my children with all my heart, yet I just pray they don't become disabled as I did. I hate that I can no longer work. It sucks being in pain and not able to do the things I loved to do. My friends stay away because they don't understand my pain or that I cannot plan ahead. My life is having to take one day at a time. Yet instead, one childhood friend has gone around telling ither so-called friends that I'm a flake. I cannot control what my day is going to be. If you're a true friend, Google your friends diagnosis try to understand and help if possible. Don't shut them out and go around talking smack about your friend.
My heart is in my throat, I LOVE you Selma! I’m sorry for your suffering, yet grateful for your diagnosis because now you can work s treatment plan and relief! Blessings of the best!
I've been suffering for over 12 years with no answers. It's absolutely insane. It started after my daughter turned around 1. Doctors do not listen. All of these autoimmune disease tests can have false positives false negatives your body has to have the exact perfect levels and it's so easy to not catch that moment by the time a doctor will see you. I cry too not because of my body falling apart but because no-one will listen and see how I'm a completely different person now. I've come to understand no doctor will help me until I have irreversible severe damage and I will not give one more dollar or moment of my time trying to convince a doctor I know my body better than they do. It's so hard, so fu*king hard to find doctors who care, only my hematologist and my PCP are worth a damn. The neurologists were the worst and the internists. People handling my labs were being careless and not thorough so fu*k them I'm taking control of my health. I do wish I had the money and notoriety to find a doctor to help though it's so hard having this BS with no one who can understand
Same here, it's been a decade of no answers. It took me years to get a test for autoimmune/inflammatory markers, it came back negative, and now the nhs specialists (rheumatologist/neurologist etc) wont even see me. I have so many things wrong with me and am under several other specialists (urologist) for kidney problems and (haematology) for iron infusions, (gastro) for stomach, also hip and back surgery which I'm sure is linked somehow through connective tissue disease as I have arthritis since my teens, but they refuse to do more testing as my ana was negative 🤦🏼♀️ it's heartbreaking and so frustrating as my life has been ruined by pain and illness
My heart goes out to you. Autoimmune means something is causing your inflammmation but there is not a name for it yet. Your body is reacting to that. Your body is not attacking itself for no reason. This was explained to me by a doctor. Please see my comment about Lyme disease and Igenex labs. and then possible treatment.
A lot of autoimmune disorders have been cured through the carnivores diet. They have tons of testimonies on recovery and remission. It’s definitely worth a try
This breaks my heart. My parents are both mds, and they care so much about people. I honestly couldn't understand the first time I saw a doctor who clearly didn't care and just told me everything was in my head. When I came home crying, my parents were livid!!!! Absolutely appalled. There are good docs out there, sometimes, like my mom, they are hard asses and will tell you the truth with a light sugar coating that you can see straight through, but you'll know you're in the good hands of a mamma!!
from now on ill be putting in complaints whenever this happens. you should too. we can weed out the a holes than dont have any place in the medical industry
💓💓💓 I've been through so much in my life but nothing has wrecked my body, life and mind the way MS has. I pray for every fellow MS Warrior and can speak for a lot (if not all of us) for this beautiful woman being an advocate and inspiration for all of us. Love you Selma!!!
It's so hard getting a bad diagnosis but it's so relieving at the same time to finally have an answer. She's a beautiful person and I wish the best for her ❤
She is blessed to be able to afford changing doctors and find"the one". Been on workers comp ,medicaid or no insurance leaves you so frustrated. She is very brave for putting so many issues and concerns on the table for others to discuss. Wish you the best of each day Ms. Salma.
I honestly I was gaining paralysis when my toes started getting numb. I was misdiagnosed twice that was enough to think I was just going crazy! When they finally told me I had MS, it was like a weight off my shoulders. Stay strong my fellow MS warriors. 💛
My dearest friend has had MS for 13 years and I admire her so much. Even with a cane, she has a positive attitude, loves life and is very active. I don’t know if I’m that brave. God bless you, Selma. ❤
You are so lucky you had one good doctor who listened… 15 years of dealing with medical professionals who don’t know or listen and just give you a generic diagnosis instead of admitting they don’t know.. bless you and your family
I feel her pain. The last three doctors I’ve had won’t even look at me when I’m speaking. They have their backs to me while they ask me questions and enter it into their computer system. Women’s voices are slowly being silenced.
That’s very important, a doctor that really takes their time to listen. I too have medical issues with no answers. Hope to one day find that doctor that’ll help 😢
Gulianna, I have such a doctor, but you'd have to come to the Washington DC area to meet with her. She is beyond superb. If you're interested, post a reply, and then I can give you the information. There's nothing worse than trying to find someone who cares and who will listen and give you the time of day to address your issues, AND is a great diagnostician to boot.
My heart broke for her so deeply. I knew how scared she was from interview and the special she had. I know she was desperately seeking help and even solace in her fans. I remember messaging her on social media telling her how beautiful and strong she is. She responded to me 🥺 and she was so scared she thanked me and all her fans. She is soooo beautiful, inside and out. ❤ Selma, you're so brave
It’s difficult when doctors don’t listen especially because they feel the patient is too young in their opinion to be tested for serious conditions. That’s a problem i unfortunately been experiencing too. Prayers for Selma Blair 💞🙏🏼💞
11 years to get diagnosed had broken my neck in car accident & my cries of pain were ignored through 100s of Dr visits all because they didn't want to prescribe pain meds. Not even an Mri until 11 years of begging for help, that's all it took (one mri) to realize my neck was a mess , broken & in severe pain . They didn't care enough to even try to find out why I was hurting.
Aww man this is heartbreaking. I never knew this about her. Honestly with the background music I thought she was about to start singing at first... I'm glad she found out what was going on with her and found a doctor who cared enough to listen ❤
Health is a crown, that only the sick can see. Those of you that are healthy are truly blessed and take it for granted. I know that I once did. I miss those days. 292 days in the hospital since August 19, 2019 Just spent June 1-5 in again for chronic pancreatitis
It's critical to have a doctor who cares and who will not stop until they have a diagnosis. I suffered for a year with some big relapses and serious attacks and I had a number of misdiagnoses before I spent a month in the E7 ward of the neurology department of groote schuur teaching hospital in Cape Town. It was a relief for me as well..... I had an idea that it may be MS . I'm in a cycle of remission, relapse for a while now and I have a regime of treatment and a special diet 😢. I have a new life now, and a new way of doing life. My children are very supportive. My wife left me,for various reasons and I have tried to change everything. Most of what I do is enforced by the disease but I have learned to cope.
I'm so glad she found a real doctor because most of them just don't care I've had pain for years even though I say I don't want meds I want you to fix it I get ignored
My mom suffers from MS and my birth is what brought it out and she is the strongest woman I know. She is my hero and her testimony is amazing. I love my mom so much. MS is real and it’s no joke.
I saw the documentary about her and the treatment she got in Chicago that helped her tremendously. Selma is amazingly strong. Her son has a mother to be proud of.
Finding out that there really is something wrong and discovering what it is, is very freeing. It means there is now a place to start moving forward instead of thinking you're losing your mind.
If you've been through years of symptoms & in my case pain also, seen all the different specialists but get no answers ....then the relief of FINALLY knowing is overwhelming & emotional. I used to cry to my Mom & say "Even if it's something terrible, I just need to know. And Drs telling you it's in your head or you're imagining the pain & calling me a drug addict for needing pain medications! So the relief is definitely amazing.
I can totally concurs with the “tears of recognition” as it were. Mine were of relief of “I’m not crazy” and “ finally, NOW we can start to get somewhere”!
Bless You Selma, you're a Warrior, and a talented actress, strong Mom and Warrior ❤️💪💥 You're helping educatie ppl about MS and inspire, and help so many PPL... 😘Thank you, you're beautiful inside n out, so Courageous n Strong ... Shine On, beautiful Soul, Warrior 🕊️🌿Strong Women, May We know them. May We be Them, May We Raise Them💫
Just putting a name to your condition helps your mind so much! I have chronic pelvic pain. I went to many doctors. Nothing showed on a mri. I had exploratory surgery from my gynecologist. She actually told me to see a psychologist. Finally, years later I was diagnosed with a screwed-up nerve.
Sweetie I have a few genetic disorders and was the first in the family to be diagnosed. I too understand what you went through. It's a relief when you have a ton of things going wrong instead of wondering. I cried too because I feel helpless when I didn't know what was going on, but when I found out the truth I was absolutely relieved. Because the diagnosis allowed me to face what I had and studied about them and can face it and knowing how to help myself. My doctor allowed me to be proactive in my treatment and finding ways to live despite my conditions. Selma, turn the negative into a positive and don't let it define you. You are normal as Selma and you're beautiful, strong, and courageous, remember you matter !!!! I'm proud of you and I stand in solidarity with you !!! Sending love, Cassie ❤❤❤❤❤
I went blind after my son I almost lost my life to my 1 pregnancy for years I'm struggling to get the write diagnosis and I get what she is actually saying cuz I'm feeling the same my doctor is trying to help me get the correct diagnosis and help I need and I hope soon cuz it's been 7yrs and nothing is changing except getting worse so pray for those who are struggling help them to understand the light of God to keep them from the dark guide them write and don't judge be there and someone will be there for you always God is good God is great. We all have to be open-minded and understand each other some luck is another's bad some go thrummore pain then others but we all suffer in different ways but that's why we hold others together without you there's no them without me there no you and without you there's no me lord please please help Selma with her platform and strength she can save other. And to Christina Applegate as well, both women are strong, and you can see their beauty inside as well as outt pray for her too 😮
She is relieved to finally know what was afflicting her. I am sad for her because it is incurable. It is something you would not wish on your worst enemy - slowly losing control over the body and no longer being able to do things that people your age can easily do. Reminds me of Robin Williams; refused to be a slave to his body, but look what he had to pay for it and so many people still heart-broken over it.
I feel her so much. Bless her ❤. I understand her frustration. I'm a physician with MS. Some says I have explain that I'm not drunk, it's just fatigue. I can't get my words out when I'm tired.
My mom and my husband mom had MS.... I was diagnosed with severe lupus...if you have any symptoms please find drs that will help. They are out there...keep trying. Selma is such an inspiration
My grandma died of MS. It's a hell of an illness. She became literally crazy at one point. She died because she burnt herself to death smoking in bed in her retirement home. She was told not to smoke because she was on extra oxygen. The people that should take care of her didn't. My dad couldn't take care of her. She abandoned her family long ago. She was a cheater and got divorced from my grandpa. My dad could never forgive her. I visited her a few times but it was too hard for me to see a person in her condition. I just couldn't bear it. I feel guilty sometimes. I mean she was my grandma even when I never had a real relationship with her. I'm glad she found peace in the end.
I've been there with superior mesenteric artery syndrome, dying no one knew why, I got mine too, joy, you finally know. I now have 4 autoimmune diseases. Bless you honey. We walk in together in autoimmune life.
I spent years trying to find a doctor who would listen to me. I was so tired of being told or having family tell me it was all in my head. When I finally got diagnosed thanks to my husband's doctor. When I told him he sent me all over for different tests until one finally said you know you have this right,,? I cried for the same reason. I had a name.
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THANK YOU FOR PINNING THIS!!!
When I first began listening to this, I actually thought she was singing a song!
Both me and a close relative have gone through episodes of this and wondered "What The Heck is going ON?!?" It's super weird to feel this inside. I had the shaky voice and moments of falling wondering, "Did I just trip? I didn't trip. Why did that happen?" IDK what the other relative's symptoms were but got the MS diagnosis. The so and so has MS went like wildfire through our family gossip channels.
Thank you for sharing.
MS is tough. What a relief to have answers and the same time a degree of sadness that it’s something that can’t just be fixed.
Side note. How stunning is she still :o
Corn sensitivity is a leading cause of ms. Remove all corn products from your diet. Including high fructose corn syrup. Sugar alcohol. Corn syrup. And avoid all sugar. Many testimonies of ms resolving itself quickly when corners taken out of the diet.
We shouldn't have to FIND a doctor who will listen. Listening and problem solving are compulsory skills when someone's life in your hands.
Tell me about it ! I’m still looking for mine. It’s been 5 yrs
I've been ignored and laughed at, but I realize that I'm freaking with mere humans. Some of us are great, some of us suck. It's a fact of life.
@@r.m.02 they do it to everyone. Get off the bs.
@@tzukhi l give you and advice: seek for deliverance cose you are under the same heavy spiritual attack as her. Look for David Diga Hernandez and Derek Prince explanations. But be careful to find real Spirit filled christians cose there are lots of fake ones.
Of you cannot find them, then search for an orthodox church ( possibly romanian one) and ask to participate at a healing Mass that it is called MASLU in romanian. It healed me from arthritys and l didn't even know what it was for.
But you have to be christian l think and believing and searching God sincerely.
I finally found a doctor who has listened to me after I explained my skin situation! And like Selma here, I also got emotional, sigh of relief, that I have finally found a doctor who can help me.
Bless Her 🙏🏼 she's strong!! She knew something was wrong with her body. Thank goodness you found the Doctor who listen. I wish you all the best.
Why do you call that strong?
@@kaya_in_North_Carolina because she is a strong woman, working hard to save her body and not giving in for years.
@@musingmusic6143 you didn't make the comment, why are you responding to it? That's weird
But how is trying to figure out what's going on with your body an indicator of strength?
Ameen! I was wondering what happened to her as I enjoyed watching her movies growing up.
She trusted her gut and worked towards finding the right doctor. We know our bodies better than anyone. She is very strong: she persevered, she advocated for herself, she did everything to live the best she could with the desease, and she opened up and spoke about it. 💕
"The one doctor who cared" - that hits home. It took me 5 years to get a diagnosis. I was fobbed off and treated like a hypochondriac by so many doctors before finding one who listened
I'm going through that now... Something is wrong & the group of Drs decided I need a psychiatrist.
Not that i was responsible but.. I'm sorry you had to go thru that.. unfortunately, i know from experience that it felt like hell, like you were going crazy (or everybody else was).. I'm glad that you got someone to take you seriously so you could get the help you needed ❤
@@gussygatlin3093 and I hope you get the Dr you deserve very soon so you can get to healing as well ❤
@@gussygatlin3093 that sucks. I've been there with Dr's not listening or giving me an easy answer. Trust your gut, keep insisting on testing for everything that could possibly fit your symptoms. I was finally taken seriously when I went in with a huge list of every symptom I had and the potential diagnosis it could be. It's hard, but worth it. You're not alone, there are many of us who understand the frustration of it all.
I'm currently experiencing that and it's so disheartening. To be dismissed not only by doctors but family constantly telling me I have to try to get up and move and I really want to do that more than they will ever know.
I had no idea Selma was having health issues 😢
Such a great actress and a beautiful woman❤
Seriously, was wondering where she’d been. Last thing I saw her in was Hellboy. That might be my fault, she probably was in things after that, but I always liked her.
I had absolutely no idea either!!! Shes a great actress! I wondered where she went. Poor girl! MS is horrible! My Aunt has Ms and it's literally eating her brain! She has lesions all over her brain and spine. Its horrible and happened so fast! Like one day she was having weird pains and neurological issues and the next she could barely walk! A year later she can't walk for more than a couple steps at best with a cane. So she has to use a mobility scooter. She was infused with some experimental medicine for ms and it gave her breast cancer (one of its possible side effects) so she had to get a double mastectomy and the cancer came back and is now in her entire body and lymph nodes and she is terminal with not much time left. Shes only 52. Its really sad to see her decline so quickly! And from a healthy, happy person to a shell of her former self. It has really messed with her mentally. She is extra paranoid now and has episodes where she is very aggressive and psychotic. Its very sad to see. It breaks my heart, seeing My Aunt like that. I already watched my Beautiful Mom pass away from an illness at 43! I was 20 and it hurt/hurts sooo bad still! I Miss her sooo very much! And my aunt was always there for me and she even looks like my mom so its like its happening all over again.
Seriously tho I have no idea I was wondering why I have ne seen her anywhere anymore my heat goes out to her and he family hopefully she doing okay despite her health issues
@@daviddaddy Bless You and I will be praying for You and Your family..
Yes, she's been having a really tough time
She is absolutely stunning and absolutely timeless. I’m so glad you found the right doctor.
Healthy people have no idea how lucky they are.
Health is a crown that only the sick can see.
Please scream that again 😔
Soooo true!!! 😢
@@jnlong1 this comment couldn’t be any more perfect😮
Sometimes it is genetic lottery, but we shouldn't discount either the hard work involved in maintaining health. Practice being proactive and not reactive!!! I'm working hard to stay active and healthy and avoid risky behaviors that might increase upon my looming hereditary risk. Always do what you can.
Healthy people can’t understand just how major simply getting a diagnosis can be! IT’s everything! God bless Selma ❤
When I first found out I have hyperthyroidism and understand what it was, the same night some of my symptoms disappeared.
@@newme5481 I’d think the stress of being sick can cause other symptoms. It makes sense that knowing what’s going on can relieve some of those 😊 Not saying it was “all in your head” not at all, but knowing what’s going on will resolve the symptoms that stress caused. I hope that made sense. I’m glad you got some relief and hope you and your Dr can manage your thyroid issues! My daughter had her thyroid removed, a sister had thyroid cancer and another has Hoshimotos! Thyroid issues are a common topic of discussion in my family
@Newme That is such a misunderstood thing, too. Doctors seem to not realize that the thyroid is in so many ways running the show, and not being able to regulate those hormones means feeling like you're driving with the gas and the brakes all at once. It can be a bit more nuanced than they know, too. I recommend replacing a GP with an internist, and that's made a big difference in all my medical considerations ever since. ❤
@@jenniferd264 I'm much better now, thankfully I didn't have to do surgery even though that's the first thing the doctor suggest, but I choose the meds and watch the progress. My levels have been been normal and I've been only been visiting my doctor every 8 months, me next visit is next week. I went from taking 12 pills daily to 1. Thank God
Why do we hear this story so much that doctors don't hear you particularly for women? It's very frustrating. I hope she manages her symptoms well and that she has a strong supportive family and friends
It’s not just for women. Men also don’t get heard by doctors
@@briannam8230 @Naelyn Eurkopfen Not true sadly. There are whole books full of studies about systemic medical misogyny....
Just to mention a few examples:
Medication still doesn't even get tested for the female body, despite it being scientific fact that women react quite different to drugs/medications than men do.
Same thing with female health conditions - they rarely recieve any research or funding. Doesn't matter, even if it's something so widespread like endometriosis per ex.
Another sad example would be that women, if they need a surgery, automatically have a 32% (!!) higher risk of dying from it - *if their surgeon is male....*
For male pqtients or when the surgeon is female no such elevated risks exist. It's only when women get treated by men.
Then there are also so cruel things like the "husband-stitch", obstetric violence and so on.
If you want to know more, I would strongly suggest these books about the topic:
-"Doing Harm" by Maja Dusenbery
- "The Pain Gap" by Anushay Hossein
- "For Her Own Good" by Barbara Ehrenreich
Edit: A word
@@briannam8230 and that doesn't change the fact that doctors are less likely to listen to women, or that it gets worse when its women of colour. Those are literal facts
I am still searching for that one gynea who would listen about my struggles. So yes...we don't get listened to enough
Because modern medicine is catered to men, not women. Men and women often manifest different symptoms for the same diseases however as most medical research is done on male subjects many doctors aren't educated on the symptoms most experienced by women. We see it in Austism diagnoses, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune disorders like MS.
My grandmother was passed from doctor to doctor for “allergies” and a cough that would not go away. One doctor finally ran tests and found cancer but it was already spread throughout her body and too late to treat successfully. She fought it but passed away. If the first doctor had taken her symptoms seriously many months before instead of just giving her allergy meds and sending her on her way, she may have been able to beat it. 😢 My mom spent as much time with her as she could in her last months and I can’t imagine how hard it was to watch her waste away like that.
You can retrieve her medical records and write up each Physican to the Department of Medicine in your state. Some doctors don't care about certain people.
What type of cancer? Please tell me a relative has same symptoms
I'm sorry for your loss. Can you share which test your grandma took back then? My mom has this cough for almost a year and half now. We try many doctors but they also said it was allergies. We also do some lung check and everything turns out okay. But still the cough didn't get any better.
My mom died because a doktor how mist her cancer.
i hope he will die the same way.
my regards to you my friend
Same happened to my sisters bf. Went to the docs with a lump in his foot they didn’t listen said it was nothing to worry about by the time he found a doctor who actually listened and did tests it spread and at first got his leg amputated but, it was too late and kept spreading eventually he passed away. Doctors are scum to me.
I've always thought Selma Blair was one of the prettiest and most talented women in Hollywood.
Is*
Talented not really... beautiful absolutely
She still is.....
Selma is such a beautiful woman. Her courage only makes her more beautiful.
Don't give up. You are doing well selma you will get better may God give you the best of health.
You are a fighter and stay strong and have faith in God he will give you strength and bless you with the best of health.
What coruage? 😂😂😂
@@Jeff.55649The courage to not get give up and not let her diagnosis discourage her? Its very easy to get depressed and fall into hoplesness when it's something that's out of your control. Especially when it's your own body. Think before you comment something like that.
My husband has relapsing and remitting MS as well and it is sooo hard watch as his wife... The whole stigma that you don't look sick your not disabled and see how his mind has slowly defeated over the last 15 years... God bless you Selma!!!
The woman is such a fucking inspiration. This is courage.
Selma is an inspirational woman period. No need to swear
Fanfuckingtastic, I'd say definitely worth swearing for ❤
@@Probity100 Get over yourself.
@@Probity100 Who gives a fuck about swearing or not?
@@Probity100 seriously? Did this short really need a naughty word comment monitor?
I really hope they figure out what causes MS and find a cure soon. How sad is it that she had to keep going back to doctor's time and time again. Health care needs to improve greatly.
That's the kind of doctor I'm looking for...someone who will listen and actually care.
Book a double length session with your GP to give you time to explain all your symptoms or get straight to emergency during a crisis! Good luck🎉
Hard to find... haven't been able to find one in the Inland Empire.
It took over 10 years for Doctors to be able to explain why I had 30 + lesions on my brain. My heart goes out to anyone seeking a diagnosis and stuck in limbo.
Was it MS?
@@israeliana actually no, the lesions were vascular and not damage to neural sheath as is found with MS. But it did cause widespread neurological issues and MS was a the first thing ruled out. Even that took years. I was in my early 20’s and it took so much to get seen.
MS can't be ruled out tho? The only physical sign of MS IS brain lesions. They can only rule out things that show up in blood work and organ testing
Thank you, im hopeful and waiting for a diagnosis, whatever it is❤
I’ve had symptoms since 2020
I’m finally getting and MRI. However the wait is like 8 months. My referal was sent feb 2
I have symptoms on my left side only ( weakness. Tremors. Loss of muscles and balance. Etc). and I have word searching problems. Or I just can’t get a word out. Or I use the wrong words
Other days I can’t figure out how to open a jar.
Wow I had no idea she went through this. So glad she found the right doctor who listened to her. ❤
I wondered what happened to her too!
Maybe stop with the vaccines. All of them. These types of horrible illnesses showed up in large numbers per capita when they started jabbing everyone....at birth. When many of us were born, it was only 5-7 ...now itis over *70* jabs per baby! STOP IT !
As a woman who also has MS, I feel her pain. I was fortunate that the first doctor I went to suspected this disease and sent me to a neurologist who ultimately diagnosed me. That was 18 years ago and it has definitely been a journey. I am grateful to Selma Blair and others for bringing awareness to this condition. My biggest hope is that someday there will be a cure. Thank you for being honest about your struggles and triumphs and fight because without your voice, MS would still live in the shadows.
There is a cure, just like there is a cure for cancer but our government would lose too much money if there were not any sick people
Look up Dr wahls! I've done more than her protocol and have more than MS but I've come a long way! Best of luck on your journey!💓
❤🙏🏿
I confirme about Dr wahls..
I'm 47 n was diagnosed with sever m.g. in 2006. But because I look normal n healthy I go thro hell just to prove my diagnosis that Is verifiable by labs. It's almost like doctors wanna challenge my phycological.strength. it sucks
I had no idea she was suffering many prayers to this woman ❤❤❤
She’s as lovely as ever and has the heart of a warrior.
My mother-in-law had MS and went through many of the same things Selma experienced. It takes a very brave person to go through this disease.
Will she get better? Or does it leave you with damage in your speak and body movements?
They have no choice, but to be brave.
I have MS also. The worst part of having this disease was not knowing what was wrong with my body. Finding out that I have MS was a relief.
Sorry to hear. There may be help for you in earthing. Ground with bare feet on the grass outside, or something conductive. There's great documentaries and many podcasts, and they've helped many people with MS.
It's worth a try, it's free and nothijg to lose.
I wish you all the best
Root cause is Lyme disease 💚
At least it gives you some direction. Hope you are doing well. ❤
May GOD bless and protect you in the mighty name of JESUS! May GOD and JESUS break every chain the enemy has formed against you and liberate you! May GOD and JESUS fill you with the HOLY SPIRIT, GODliness, love to get through any challenge or struggle or addiction! GOD IS GOOD! JESUS IS GOOD! GOD is love in times of hate, GOD is strength in times of weakness, GOD is light in times of darkness, GOD is harmony in times of chaos, and GOD is all you need and more! If you need more love/strength/anything GOD is there! GOD LOVES YOU JESUS LOVES YOU! GOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS!
I’M A MS FIGHTER AS WELL
Her speech is amazing from the first clip when she made her first proper public appearance since her diagnosis to the second clip. Amazing. She’s doing brilliantly
I was diagnosed with MS abt 3 yrs ago. Your story gives me hope. Also just dealing with people is difficult. "You look ok". Or being accused of being drunk cos of slurring and walking bad. I now use a walker so like a Dr told me when I was in hospital "they'll see the whole picture". I didn't realize I was banging into walls. Anyone with MS Stay Strong and believe in yourself!!!
I've just read there was a dr that looked a bunch of patients that died from MS and 100% of them had parisites. Maybe you should look into a cleanse and fast
She's such a beautiful soul.
Wow. This has me in tears. I had no idea where she's been in the acting business. This is so sad. 😢❤ May God continue to give you strength and relief. ❤️🙏
Sometimes it can be such a relief to just know what's happening.
Letting go of control that you don’t have can be a huge relief too. I was recently telling my therapist that I feel like I become useless when I’m depressed, and he told me that accepting my limitations will take me much farther than trying to change them. Some days your 100% doesn’t look like your 100% from last week, and that’s okay.
Thats right, i then felt that i could work with the problem. The pain was normal for the diagnosis.
She's one of the few in Hollywood that I'm looking up to, she's giving me some hope of how to get through my own MS diagnosis.
This is to all people that are ill or on chronic pain: you are feeling weak but you are the strongest of all❤
Selma
When i found out how sick i really was, it was also relieved. I knew i wasnt crazy. I knew my body was done.
Damnit... Selma.. I never knew this is what happened to you. Shit.. This is so sad and heartwrenching. Thank God for keeping you. You are a testimony of the goodness of God no matter how many doctors are or were involved in your care/diagnosis.
I feel for her and all those living with MS. Annette Funicello passed away due to MS. Her husband did a documentary on her. Watching Annette from a beautiful smiling person and watching her deteriorate was so sad. This illness steals you away from everything. I pray that now with all this modern technology she is able to live longer and not have to deal with all the ugliness MS does to ones body. Many doctors don't care or say ugly things to a woman when we complain. I remember me going to my doctor many times complaining of pain or something unusual. I was always told that it was all in my head and that I was crazy. Had I know that I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Syndrome, I dont think i would have gotten pregnant. All I can do is pray and that my daughter's do not get what I have. I love my children with all my heart, yet I just pray they don't become disabled as I did. I hate that I can no longer work. It sucks being in pain and not able to do the things I loved to do. My friends stay away because they don't understand my pain or that I cannot plan ahead. My life is having to take one day at a time. Yet instead, one childhood friend has gone around telling ither so-called friends that I'm a flake. I cannot control what my day is going to be. If you're a true friend, Google your friends diagnosis try to understand and help if possible. Don't shut them out and go around talking smack about your friend.
Ditto...they talk smack but DNT cook or clean up for you....
I cried tears of joy when I received diagnosis for my mental illness just like she did❤ now I know that it wasn't all in my head.
My heart is in my throat, I LOVE you Selma! I’m sorry for your suffering, yet grateful for your diagnosis because now you can work s treatment plan and relief! Blessings of the best!
I've been suffering for over 12 years with no answers. It's absolutely insane. It started after my daughter turned around 1. Doctors do not listen. All of these autoimmune disease tests can have false positives false negatives your body has to have the exact perfect levels and it's so easy to not catch that moment by the time a doctor will see you. I cry too not because of my body falling apart but because no-one will listen and see how I'm a completely different person now. I've come to understand no doctor will help me until I have irreversible severe damage and I will not give one more dollar or moment of my time trying to convince a doctor I know my body better than they do. It's so hard, so fu*king hard to find doctors who care, only my hematologist and my PCP are worth a damn. The neurologists were the worst and the internists. People handling my labs were being careless and not thorough so fu*k them I'm taking control of my health. I do wish I had the money and notoriety to find a doctor to help though it's so hard having this BS with no one who can understand
Same here, it's been a decade of no answers. It took me years to get a test for autoimmune/inflammatory markers, it came back negative, and now the nhs specialists (rheumatologist/neurologist etc) wont even see me. I have so many things wrong with me and am under several other specialists (urologist) for kidney problems and (haematology) for iron infusions, (gastro) for stomach, also hip and back surgery which I'm sure is linked somehow through connective tissue disease as I have arthritis since my teens, but they refuse to do more testing as my ana was negative 🤦🏼♀️ it's heartbreaking and so frustrating as my life has been ruined by pain and illness
My heart goes out to you.
Autoimmune means something is causing your inflammmation but there is not a name for it yet. Your body is reacting to that.
Your body is not attacking itself for no reason.
This was explained to me by a doctor.
Please see my comment about Lyme disease and Igenex labs. and then possible treatment.
A lot of autoimmune disorders have been cured through the carnivores diet. They have tons of testimonies on recovery and remission. It’s definitely worth a try
This breaks my heart. My parents are both mds, and they care so much about people. I honestly couldn't understand the first time I saw a doctor who clearly didn't care and just told me everything was in my head. When I came home crying, my parents were livid!!!! Absolutely appalled. There are good docs out there, sometimes, like my mom, they are hard asses and will tell you the truth with a light sugar coating that you can see straight through, but you'll know you're in the good hands of a mamma!!
from now on ill be putting in complaints whenever this happens. you should too. we can weed out the a holes than dont have any place in the medical industry
I'm so thankful she's sharing her story.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
💓💓💓 I've been through so much in my life but nothing has wrecked my body, life and mind the way MS has. I pray for every fellow MS Warrior and can speak for a lot (if not all of us) for this beautiful woman being an advocate and inspiration for all of us. Love you Selma!!!
It's so hard getting a bad diagnosis but it's so relieving at the same time to finally have an answer. She's a beautiful person and I wish the best for her ❤
I miss seeing her in film. She's an amazing strong woman. Praying for her🙏❣️
I am so glad that Selma finally connected with the right doctor. I know how hard that is. I wish her luck and courage on her life's journey .
This beautiful actress is just so amazing and brave. I seen her on a morning show and she has a story to tell. Love her so much more.
She is blessed to be able to afford changing doctors and find"the one". Been on workers comp ,medicaid or no insurance leaves you so frustrated. She is very brave for putting so many issues and concerns on the table for others to discuss. Wish you the best of each day Ms. Salma.
A doctor that is tuned in makes all the difference- no one should have to struggle in confusion - it is helpful to hear her story
I honestly I was gaining paralysis when my toes started getting numb. I was misdiagnosed twice that was enough to think I was just going crazy! When they finally told me I had MS, it was like a weight off my shoulders. Stay strong my fellow MS warriors. 💛
I love her. She is so beautiful and strong. You keep living your life Selma. We love you
My dearest friend has had MS for 13 years and I admire her so much. Even with a cane, she has a positive attitude, loves life and is very active. I don’t know if I’m that brave. God bless you, Selma. ❤
A strong, beautiful,woman and actress. Very talented. God bless her precious heart ❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so lucky you had one good doctor who listened… 15 years of dealing with medical professionals who don’t know or listen and just give you a generic diagnosis instead of admitting they don’t know.. bless you and your family
I feel her pain. The last three doctors I’ve had won’t even look at me when I’m speaking. They have their backs to me while they ask me questions and enter it into their computer system. Women’s voices are slowly being silenced.
I relate to this so much! The last neurologist I saw traumatised me so much I swore I'd never go back. It's so wrong 😢
That’s very important, a doctor that really takes their time to listen. I too have medical issues with no answers. Hope to one day find that doctor that’ll help 😢
Gulianna, I have such a doctor, but you'd have to come to the Washington DC area to meet with her. She is beyond superb. If you're interested, post a reply, and then I can give you the information. There's nothing worse than trying to find someone who cares and who will listen and give you the time of day to address your issues, AND is a great diagnostician to boot.
Such a beautiful strong woman. I pray for your healing ❤
Selma ❤ is an inspiration! She danced on DWTS with MS. She did so good, i love her.
I know this feeling girl. Just wanting someone, a doctor to listen to your symptoms and make sense of what's happening to you.
Selma you are amazing. We are so blessed to have a wonderful actress like you. So talented. Blessings to you.
My heart broke for her so deeply. I knew how scared she was from interview and the special she had.
I know she was desperately seeking help and even solace in her fans. I remember messaging her on social media telling her how beautiful and strong she is. She responded to me 🥺 and she was so scared she thanked me and all her fans. She is soooo beautiful, inside and out. ❤
Selma, you're so brave
It’s difficult when doctors don’t listen especially because they feel the patient is too young in their opinion to be tested for serious conditions. That’s a problem i unfortunately been experiencing too. Prayers for Selma Blair 💞🙏🏼💞
11 years to get diagnosed had broken my neck in car accident & my cries of pain were ignored through 100s of Dr visits all because they didn't want to prescribe pain meds. Not even an Mri until 11 years of begging for help, that's all it took (one mri) to realize my neck was a mess , broken & in severe pain . They didn't care enough to even try to find out why I was hurting.
Poor Selma. May she find healing and comfort.
Bless her heart! She's so strong!
She will always be the girl in cruel intentions to me ! But get better soon Gurl ❤️
Aww man this is heartbreaking. I never knew this about her. Honestly with the background music I thought she was about to start singing at first... I'm glad she found out what was going on with her and found a doctor who cared enough to listen ❤
Her MS and Christina Applegate dealing with cancer breaks my heart. I adore them both and they're two of the actual good ones. It's not fair.
This is so beautiful to see her gain control over her situation ❤
I’m so sorry she’s going through that… God will be right by her side, helping her and being with her
She's a trooper, i have so much respect for her.❤
Health is a crown, that only the sick can see.
Those of you that are healthy are truly blessed and take it for granted. I know that I once did.
I miss those days.
292 days in the hospital since August 19, 2019
Just spent June 1-5 in again for chronic pancreatitis
It's critical to have a doctor who cares and who will not stop until they have a diagnosis.
I suffered for a year with some big relapses and serious attacks and I had a number of misdiagnoses before I spent a month in the E7 ward of the neurology department of groote schuur teaching hospital in Cape Town.
It was a relief for me as well..... I had an idea that it may be MS .
I'm in a cycle of remission, relapse for a while now and I have a regime of treatment and a special diet 😢.
I have a new life now, and a new way of doing life.
My children are very supportive.
My wife left me,for various reasons and I have tried to change everything.
Most of what I do is enforced by the disease but I have learned to cope.
GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG LADY 🙏🙏 ON JESUS NAME AMEN AND AMEN 🙏🙏💯
Absolutely Amen
Combination of Strength and Beauty! ♥️
I have MS so i know exactly how she feels! Its a rough disease to live with but it can be managed…..
I'm so glad she found a real doctor because most of them just don't care I've had pain for years even though I say I don't want meds I want you to fix it I get ignored
My mom suffers from MS and my birth is what brought it out and she is the strongest woman I know. She is my hero and her testimony is amazing. I love my mom so much. MS is real and it’s no joke.
I saw the documentary about her and the treatment she got in Chicago that helped her tremendously. Selma is amazingly strong. Her son has a mother to be proud of.
It's ridiculous how many doctors I have seen that just don't care about patients. Especially those at the VA.
My prayers are with you and your family blessings be strong
I just love her as an artist and as a sober woman in the world facing life on life’s terms …..🙏🏽
God bless her and help her heal Amen
💟☮️✝️🕉️☯️💟
Finding out that there really is something wrong and discovering what it is, is very freeing. It means there is now a place to start moving forward instead of thinking you're losing your mind.
When I was born, my mother was paralyzed from the waist down from MS. The bravest woman I ever knew.
My prayers are with you ,
and your family ,
Thank you, for sharing ❤
Her doctor should be treated like a rock star.Good doctors,like hers should be on a list for people to follow.
If you've been through years of symptoms & in my case pain also, seen all the different specialists but get no answers ....then the relief of FINALLY knowing is overwhelming & emotional. I used to cry to my Mom & say "Even if it's something terrible, I just need to know. And Drs telling you it's in your head or you're imagining the pain & calling me a drug addict for needing pain medications! So the relief is definitely amazing.
I can totally concurs with the “tears of recognition” as it were. Mine were of relief of “I’m not crazy” and “ finally, NOW we can start to get somewhere”!
Bless You Selma, you're a Warrior, and a talented actress, strong Mom and Warrior ❤️💪💥 You're helping educatie ppl about MS and inspire, and help so many PPL... 😘Thank you, you're beautiful inside n out, so Courageous n Strong ... Shine On, beautiful Soul, Warrior 🕊️🌿Strong Women, May We know them. May We be Them, May We Raise Them💫
She's in remission thanks to stem cells.
Just putting a name to your condition helps your mind so much!
I have chronic pelvic pain. I went to many doctors. Nothing showed on a mri. I had exploratory surgery from my gynecologist. She actually told me to see a psychologist. Finally, years later I was diagnosed with a screwed-up nerve.
God bless you Selma. Thank you for sharing this journey you are on.
Sweetie I have a few genetic disorders and was the first in the family to be diagnosed. I too understand what you went through. It's a relief when you have a ton of things going wrong instead of wondering. I cried too because I feel helpless when I didn't know what was going on, but when I found out the truth I was absolutely relieved. Because the diagnosis allowed me to face what I had and studied about them and can face it and knowing how to help myself. My doctor allowed me to be proactive in my treatment and finding ways to live despite my conditions.
Selma, turn the negative into a positive and don't let it define you. You are normal as Selma and you're beautiful, strong, and courageous, remember you matter !!!! I'm proud of you and I stand in solidarity with you !!! Sending love, Cassie ❤❤❤❤❤
I went blind after my son I almost lost my life to my 1 pregnancy for years I'm struggling to get the write diagnosis and I get what she is actually saying cuz I'm feeling the same my doctor is trying to help me get the correct diagnosis and help I need and I hope soon cuz it's been 7yrs and nothing is changing except getting worse so pray for those who are struggling help them to understand the light of God to keep them from the dark guide them write and don't judge be there and someone will be there for you always God is good God is great. We all have to be open-minded and understand each other some luck is another's bad some go thrummore pain then others but we all suffer in different ways but that's why we hold others together without you there's no them without me there no you and without you there's no me lord please please help Selma with her platform and strength she can save other. And to Christina Applegate as well, both women are strong, and you can see their beauty inside as well as outt pray for her too 😮
I’m so blessed that my doctors and Nurse Practitioners listen to me and work with me and give me time here in North Dakota Bismarck Sanford
She is relieved to finally know what was afflicting her. I am sad for her because it is incurable. It is something you would not wish on your worst enemy - slowly losing control over the body and no longer being able to do things that people your age can easily do. Reminds me of Robin Williams; refused to be a slave to his body, but look what he had to pay for it and so many people still heart-broken over it.
Prayers of healing & comfort❤
She still beautiful and courageous
Lots of love and hugs Selma ❤
I feel her so much. Bless her ❤. I understand her frustration. I'm a physician with MS. Some says I have explain that I'm not drunk, it's just fatigue. I can't get my words out when I'm tired.
My mom and my husband mom had MS.... I was diagnosed with severe lupus...if you have any symptoms please find drs that will help. They are out there...keep trying. Selma is such an inspiration
My grandma died of MS. It's a hell of an illness. She became literally crazy at one point. She died because she burnt herself to death smoking in bed in her retirement home. She was told not to smoke because she was on extra oxygen. The people that should take care of her didn't. My dad couldn't take care of her. She abandoned her family long ago. She was a cheater and got divorced from my grandpa. My dad could never forgive her. I visited her a few times but it was too hard for me to see a person in her condition. I just couldn't bear it. I feel guilty sometimes. I mean she was my grandma even when I never had a real relationship with her. I'm glad she found peace in the end.
I've been there with superior mesenteric artery syndrome, dying no one knew why, I got mine too, joy, you finally know. I now have 4 autoimmune diseases. Bless you honey. We walk in together in autoimmune life.
I spent years trying to find a doctor who would listen to me. I was so tired of being told or having family tell me it was all in my head. When I finally got diagnosed thanks to my husband's doctor. When I told him he sent me all over for different tests until one finally said you know you have this right,,? I cried for the same reason. I had a name.