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Hello, my name is Phillip and I’m new here at this site. A 63 yo male and have been suffering from MS symptoms serious since the 80’s. I blew them off for years, then in 2004 the symptoms started to increase. The would hit all of the sudden and then disappear for a while. First it was muscle cramps and spasms, then the fatigue, sleep deprivation, headaches. Then I started having major vision problems in my left eye, was misdiagnosed 3 times for glaucoma. My pressure were above normal and my optic nerves where enlarged.at some i started have sharp shooting pain in my left eye and what felt like surges of electricity and would temporarily lose sight in that eye. I was told that I was having strokes and need to be seen by a glaucoma specialist. Only to be told that didn’t have it. Twice. I now suffer from blurred vision, severe pain and constant headaches. I deal with muscle spasms and cramps throughout my entire body, numbness in my hands, feet, and the back of my head. I have experienced several MS hugs that were so bad that I had been to the ER thinking it was a heart attack. Then was the first time that I was told it could be MS hugs. And was told I needed to see a neurologist. Well 4 of them later and so much blood work if feels like I’ve been donating. Several MRI’s that showed some small difference in the white matter and told that could be nothing. Lumber puncture came next and it was inconclusive. Everything has hit an with an intense magnitude about a month ago. And I went back to my neurologist and gave me some muscle relaxers and pain pills then referred me to Duke Hospital. My cognitive behavioral and health are becoming very prevalent to others now as well. I have been out of work since January, and although I try to live as normal of a life as I can. With all of the other symptoms it becomes almost becomes unbearable. Now let me also say that with all that I have going on with me, I KNOW there are those of you that are dealing with so much more. And I pray for all of you and hope you have a wonderful support system, family and friends. I feel a little embarrassed for joining this site but I need to tell my small stories and hope that someone out there can help me understand and give me advice, guidance, and opinions. Thank you for your time.