My MS Story: Living With Multiple Sclerosis 

My Dad was diagnosed with MS when he was 14 ...13 years before I was born, completely ruined his life, completely ruined my mental health, and it profoundly effected my life. He passed last year at 71, MS doesn't just effect those with the disease, it get's their family too.

by about the half way point of this video i wanted to shut it off becuase it was making me very emotional. over a guy i watch play the bass on youtube who ive never met. it was really hard for me to get through. yet i have not been that riveted to a video on any topic in a very, very long time. you ought to do some acting or just read voice overs. you have a way of getting your point across on any topic that always keeps me listening very closely. you are an inspiration to know you are getting so much done but youve been secretly (to me) fighting something huge this whole time and i had no idea. ill remember that next time i feel beat down at work, or tired of im being a whiny baby. that there is a guy out there who is sick and fighting through it and is very productive and going through stuff that even on my worst day probably cant approach. i got your back brother. im sure this video will be very, very helpful to someone who was just diagnosed, in a way that i cannot appreciate. you continue to do the lords work. what you feed, grows. im going to remember that one.

The best part about having ms is being diagnosed in my opinion possibly the best day of my life. I had an answer... I lived with the symptoms for 12 years thinking that everyone must just go through this

I cannot believe 17 years have passed since your diagnosis. We will also never forget that day. ❤️ and then the fantastic day we got the awesome news “NO MORE NEEDLES!” We love you so much Paul/Uncle Paul! You are truly inspiring. And I love what your therapist said. I’m going to hang on to that one. 😘

My father developed MS before there were any effective treatments - mid 1950s. Never lost use of his hands, bladder or bowels. Hang in there. He had a full and fulfilling life. Lived into his late 60s. Only treatment was physical therapy and aspirin.

I don’t have MS but I have various health issues. I feel you and your pain! Great message! One day at a time! 👊🏾❤️

Honestly this was beautiful man it really put my mind at ease, like ive just turned 18 and im getting early signs of ms and it was so rough just thinking about it and how it would affect my family but honestly this video gave me hope and faith, thank you dude

"Feed the good stuff... and don't ever quit." AMEN! Thanks for sharing your story and being an awesome inspiration in life as well as bass. Peace and Love to you.

Bro you’re an inspiration. I was diagnosed officially 2m ago at 32 and am also on VUMERITY. I pray the lord gives me the strength and attitude you have because I feel like I’ll be completely incapacitated by the time I’m in my 40s.

Don't know what to say dude, other than that's one of the most powerful, and brave moments I ever had watching a video. Yet somehow made me feel proud. Your articulate commentary caused me to pause and reflect on what a gift life is and shouldn't be taken for granted in anyway. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your fight.

Finding the words to comment on this vid is difficult, this is how impactful it was. I love the example you are setting by harnessing your positive mental, physical, and creative energies to keep kicking the effects of MS as far down the road as possible. Very inspiring. Peace.

I don't know how I forgot you have MS. I've been listening to you for a while cause you put down some good licks and I played bass in bands around Chicago for a long time. Someone I know was recently diagnosed with MS so I just recorded everything I wish I knew when I was diagnosed 9 1/2 years ago. I will finish your video and compare notes. Salud

Hi Paul, thanks for sharing this. I have autoimmune diseases. Mine are psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. My life may well be shortened by the effects. But at the moment I’m on a form of medication that really sorts me out. It’s given me my life back. I love you and your work. So I’m sending that love ‘vibes wise’! I hope you keep well, and I hope medicine can help you fight this condition. The psychological effects of my autoimmune system diseases were ultimately as powerfully debilitating as the physical stuff. I was very very VERY depressed, for some time. Years. Bad times. I still have a lot of issues: heat issues (like you), appalling headaches (ditto). I take fortnightly injections. I get very fatigued, and yet my sleep patterns are often pretty screwed up. But now I’m happy. Very happy. Partly cause my meds work so well. Partly cause I have a lovely wife (like you!). Anyway, big love to you from us in the UK. Keep well. Keep on keeping on, brother.

“I’m not going to wait for it”… my favorite take-away from your story. I was diagnosed with end stage liver disease from hepatitis in 2005. It has caused other issues over the years. But that’s been a lot of years. Several self produced albums, 2 children with my loving wife, and a lot of living. Like your story, it wasn’t easy to come to terms with, but once I did, I realized I still had a bunch of living left to do. So long-term chronic illness means you might have to re-think or re-plan things once in a while, but you never give them up. Your story makes me remember how lucky I still really am. Thanks for sharing!

I'm a musician and my partner has MS, so I'm relating to everything you're sharing here. Our biggest lesson from MS has been not just to seize the day, but seize the good moments, because we may not get an entire good day. Thank you for being strong, for sharing, and for being you. ~ Your newest subscriber

"Keep playing music until I can't play anymore, and have as much fun as I possibly can while I'm doing it, and I'm not gonna quit." Amen to that, brother. 🙏🏼

I could not tell you had MS. I reacted emotionally to what you said because I had sciatica several years ago and I started to think my life was over. I'm glad you've got, at least, a partial solution.

My wife was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS in 2005. Thankfully it hasn’t affected her speech or cognitive skills, but she’s been through multiple neurologists who’ve given her conflicting information. I wish someone had told her to exercise back then. Now she can barely walk and spends most of her time in bed. Keep going brother, I’m going to show her this video. ❤️

Thank you for all that you do and represent for the music and MS community. Truly you are an inspiration and I will share your life story with my daughter who was diagnosed at age 12 (now 26) and wife who was diagnosed in 2017 at age 51. God bless you. Respectfully...James

You are an inspiration to us all. I started following your channel for the bass wisdom, and now I also follow your channel for the life wisdom as well. As your therapist said, “what you feed grows”, and I have a feeling your channel will grow huge as you continue to share your wisdom and knowledge. Thank you for being a beacon of light to others

My widow passed from this, refused to take her meds because they made her feel weak. Take your meds, and take care of your health please.

My 15 year old son has symptoms of MS but he has not been diagnosed yet, we are waiting for and MRI next month but in my heart I know the outcome. I’m trying to educate myself on the subject, it’s a hard pill to swallow, it’s my boy, my only son, and I’m just having such a hard time accepting it. I just wanted to say thank you for your video, it’s not easy to watch but it helps me understand this disease a little better.

Your openness with your condition and treatment is very inspiring. I just discovered your channel today and I hesitated to click in this particular video because I am dealing with my own health ordeals. I watched anyway and I am glad I did. Your strength and honesty were a gift. Sending love and positive thoughts your way.

Thank you for sharing. My mother was diagnosed with MS in the early 80's. It slowed her down, but never stopped her, and she lived a pretty full life... and that was before alot of modern testing and treatments.

Thanks from a person that's just been diagnosed 😢 ..

Wow. My wife has MS. Non progressive, relapsing-remitting so far. Here in the netherlands the neurologist told her not to take meds but focus on food and excercise mainly, ofcourse checked up by an scan every year or so. At least, that's the choice she has got. Your symptoms sound oh so familiar. The outside temp, drinking or eating to late can throw her off ballance too. The fact that you still are able to play your basses so wonderful and express joy and happiness in your videos is both a positive sign and worth a big compliment to you! Wish you all the health and best and appreciate your closing line even more now: take care of yourself and please love tour neighbour. Love to you and yours from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. And forgive my last remark. You somehow remind me so much of Al Jarreau, in your facial expressions and your use of your vocals. It is a joy.

I just happen to run across this, here it is 2 yrs after you posted and your still impacting people! I hope it inspires them to fight back with exercise and self care, the doctors and meds can only do so much but we have to fight until we can't. I was diagnosed at 21 (1994), first in my family I had no idea what it was, knew no one with it 😒 29 yrs later I am blessed with a family who work as care givers and even though I have lots of wish I would haves I'm still fighting even from a wheelchair💪

Thank you for your openness and honesty 💖🙏🏾 I, too, have had to dance with chronic illnesses, diabetes, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, depression, PTSD, and kidney failure 😨. I can relate to repeatedly going through the stages of grief; again, thank you because until I heard you describe your process, I had not realized what was happening to me. My nephew is working on his Ph.D. Bass and Jazz Studies, at USC., and enjoy sharing your videos with him 😊. All the best to you, my dear brother 💖🙏🏾

Thank you so much for sharing. I was diagnosed in 2021 so it it still pretty new to me, but I am learning to accept my new life.

I watched your "The Nightfly" video just last night, and came across this video about ten minutes ago. Prayers, positivity and mad respect from a Jersey bass player. "What you feed, grows." I'll remember that for the rest of my life. It'll probably be as important as any note I'll ever play.

It’s been a privilege to know and work with you, Paul. I remember the day you posted on social media about the new oral therapy available to you. Grateful that you have options to manage your MS that will keep you sharing your talents and your wonderful self with the world. Thank you for taking time to make this important video, which I think will bring a great deal of hope and inspiration to those who are also managing MS. Lisa Hindmarsh

Thank you so much for sharing. I love your channel. I've had MS since 2004, got diagnosed in 2010. It wrecked me pretty bad. After diagnosis I started to exercise and build myself back up. I borrowed a bass guitar from a friend to get dexterity back in my fingers. I've been in love with the bass since. Bless you and thank you. Keep fighting brother!

Thank you for being so transparent my Brother we really appreciate you .

I've just come across your channel in the past couple of months and I thought I loved your videos before seeing this one. Your story that you tell here is amazing. I don't have MS but I know people who do, and I've gotta say I admire your candidness and your strength. Your bass videos inspire me to practice more and become a better bassist, but this video inspires me not only to exercise more and to become stronger and healthier, but to take life one day at a time and to persevere through what life throws at you. Thank you for the work you put into making your videos, and I pray for your health, strength and happiness.

My daughter (diagnosed last year) is taking the dimethyl fumarate as well. Glad to hear you're getting good results.

I appreciate you for sharing your journey with MS . Its a reminder that we all have a cross to bear ... the key is how we respond to it . And you're responding magnificently ... it's inspiring . You're a true soldier , marching on . Play that bass till the strings fall off . Keep the videos coming ... Godspeed 🙏 🌍 🎸 🎶 👊🏽 ☀️

Sending all the love your way, brother. You’re videos always inspire and now I feel like I understand a little more about your drive. I count you among my heroes and I don’t even play bass.

We love you Paul, you’re a bass legend and don’t let MS ruin your life!! 😁👍

My wife have an autoimmune disease called Traverse Myelitis like a form of MS which came late in our marriage as she turned 38 (Her birthday is March 15th btw) but she had weird symptoms for a couple years before no doctors could figure out. A life changing event for us. She gets infusions every 6 months to keep things stable. Just want to say stay strong as you are and much respect to your wife. I had to take care of my wife through paralysis twice and I know how challenging it is. One love!

Thank you for sharing this - I've been living with MS for over 30 years and can relate to the feeling of grief you describe at receiving your diagnosis. It sounds like you have a wonderful support network and a great attitude. Having discovered your channel through my own journey to learn to play despite the effects of MS, and to help manage them, your example is an inspiration

Thank you for sharing this, I have health issues similar to yourself but have not had a definitive diagnosis, hearing from others with health issues like this is vital to keep us moving forward and help us all to deal with our challenges whatever they may be....

Damn, Paul, I never would have known. Kudos for your accomplishments, all well wishes in your struggle, and deepest respect for your courage and heroism.

Man, so true about the emotional adjustments. The dx really is life changing. A total paradigm shift. And that's awesome that you're working out. I started lifting last year and I wish I'd started it much sooner. It's the best thing!

Was watching your "Let it Whip" video linked from No Treble...then your "10 Lines You Should Never Play" video popped up...then I saw this video waiting in the queue on the right and clicked it. Just a powerful and inspiring story. I do not have anyone close to me that has suffered from MS, but I recognize the attitude and strength you show from my experience with other diseases close to home. I didn't expect to get choked up on a friday night browsing youtube, thank you for sharing your story and stay strong (you can play cowboys from hell on an upright bass, so I have no doubts there).

Thank you so much for sharing this, especially the beautiful bit at the end. As someone who has lived with an autoimmunise disease for most of my life now, it's very important to hear this kind of message from time to time. Keep it up, you're doing amazing!

Love and strength to you brother. I have had MS since 2000. You reminded me of the feelings in the beginning. Although I'm secondary progressive now and use a wheelchair, I stay positive and strong. This is all you can do. Keep on keeping on until you can't anymore. Too much to write here!

Thank you so much for your MS testimony. My daughter is 36 and was diagnosed about 7 years ago.

Thanks for sharing your story. You look great and I'm sure your exercise routine is highly beneficial. I was reading about stroke last night and exercise was stressed as one of the best deterrents along with avoiding alcohol, smoking, and junk food.

I am just happy you won't let it stop your happiness in life

Thank you for the message at the end of your video. Just recently been diagnosed myself and needed to hear your positive message. Stephen

The fact you told your story while going through MS is brave. To play the music that you are gifted to teach and play, is a wonder of its own. I am so glad that I have stumbled into this channel, because the bass line is always the vibe of the whole song, and you shown it with love, care, attention, precision and patience in my eyes is pure perfection. Thank you, Good sir. thank you so much for making me love the bass even more.

You're a great player and an even greater person.... sending positive thoughts to you brother

I am so sorry to hear about your MS diagnosis... I was really moved by your spirit and determination, and I want to thank you for sharing this. We as musicians can tend to allow ourselves to think of our very beings as the music that we make. This makes it easy for us to get depressed when we feel like we aren't able to do what we know we COULD. Your comments about not quitting are so inspirational. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing this. I think it's great when we have the courage to open up about our lives like this. Full marks to you for keeping going through the difficult days and nights you have faced. You're an inspiration to me as I'm also dealing with a condition that causes constant pain, insomnia and cognitive issues. It also restricts my ability to get outside. I've turned to music for solace and inspiration. I literally just realised that music could save me from sinking, and your story has added to my hope and belief in what's possible. God bless you for sharing and in all that you do.

Thank you for sharing your story, so moving. I appreciate your honesty and you show such courage and are a really fabulous teacher. I hope your health continues to hold up and that somehow you find inner peace. Bless you and your family and thank you again for your dedication.

Listening to your story, WOW! You are a true Warrior my Brother. Hang in there. Much love and respect to you.

Uncle Paul you are a legend! Been a pleasure to have you around my life all these years and here's to many more!

My brother, I lost my very best friend to MS. I recall when the disease had won the battle and my friend asked me what to expect in dying a few short days before his transition. Having studied meditation and spirituality all of my adult life, I told him to surrender to the process and know that who he truly was, as Soul, would never experience an end. It, Soul, is deathless and eternal. I salute and honor you, in your victory over this mysterious condition known as MS. Blessings!

Man!! I literally just started watching your videos randomly, I’m also a musician. But I also just happened to have MS, newly diagnosed. It’s really refreshing and relieving to hear another musician that has MS and are still rocking! Thanks for sharing, I’m less scared of losing music in my life! 🤗

Feed the good stuff and don’t ever quit… New mantra. Thank you for sharing your story.

Listening to your story reminds me so much of what my father went through as a musician with MS. Your description of the symptoms are very similar what he experienced. The frustration, anxiety, embarrassment without knowing what's going on with your body is extremely difficult to understand and come to grips with once a diagnosis has been pronounced. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I found your channel yesterday and have been watching your videos on walking bass. Those videos are cool and helped me right away. You're a great teacher, and from what I can tell, a great musician. This video may be the most important one I've seen yet. It normalizes and humanizes the experience of diagnosis, genetics, and the daily struggle. Please make more of them.

PD - Thanks for sharing, love your videos. My mom had primary progressive MS my entire life, its a very misunderstood and harrowing disease. Meds back then were very damaging, they had her on methotrexate for 20yrs, a chemotherapy drug that does considerable damage in the long run, as well as antidepressants, klonopin (a benzo-type drug for sleep), and others. It was awful what those drugs and the disease did to my mom. She also continued to smoke, eat a terrible diet, use artificial artificial sweeteners, and not exercise, which all increased inflammation and further damage her nervous system. I'm glad the oral meds are working, consider also switching to an anti-inflammatory diet entirely. Also, I understand Paul Stamets has found a mushroom supplement stack with niacin that has potential to regrow damaged myelin. Stay well brother.

My man! Ole, ole ole You! Fuerza from Spain. God bless you.

Paul, you have said everything my wife has told me for the past 5 years. She doesn't have MS, but Psoriatic Arthritis, which is a similar and rare autoimmune condition, Her story is SO similar to yours. I HEAR you, my friend. I watch it, I see it every day, and my wife amazes me how she copes, and now you do as well. The fog, the fatigue, the loss of coorindation, the pain, I see it ebb an flow every day, and all I can say is that I wish you well, I wish you love, I wish you to cope and thrive. My wife tries t hide it, but I see it, I don't understand it, but hearing you, a great communicator, say it in your words, it helps me understand. I got friends with MS. I worked with a bloke in the early 90s, his dad was electric wheelchair bound due to the lack of treatment and how far his condition had gone untreated. I'm glad you are getting great treatment, and you are a man who deserves a good long life behind those 4 heavy strings! Man, my brother found you online (where in Australia BTW), he's an old school Vinyl DJ, and he found your clips breaking down famous funk basslines (he's a big Hip Hop Record Collector and we've always loved seeking the sources) , and put me straight onto you, I have a little more musical training in theory, but we both love great music, both love a groove and have a broad taste, and I say from us both, you're channel is a GIFT! You are truly giving it all, and we say thank you. It took me a long time to learn that being a sharing musician is better than a jealous and guarded one - you embody the ultimate generosity of the teacher and bandmate that we all should aspire to be. We are all learning, whatever level and skill. You live, live with it, and I hope to live with you, many miles away, listening to your lessons, as they enrich my life, my playing and my musicianship. A true gift, from a faraway and unknown friend. Regards, Andrew

Hi brother Paul. Man what a sad thing u have to go through, but u r a ‘soldier’ had u not spoke about it no one would have noticed. There is a poem I love called “Desiderata” it says u r a child of the universe, but I say u r a child of the living God Jehovah worry no more he will see u through just acknowledge him and thank him for the life u have. All the best my brother God bless 🙏🏽

First off, as a longtime rock bassist who's been developing an interest (and recent gigging) in jazz, I really appreciate the content on this channel and how helpful it is. Second, my father was diagnosed with MS when I was seven years old, so even though I cannot know that pain first hand, I've definitely seen just how extremely impactful it can be on someone's life. And as someone who was somehow lucky enough to beat stage 3 colon cancer nearly two years ago, I'll just say, cheers, and thanks for what you do.

I appreciate your spirit and sharing your story. Your example will provide hope and a source of courage to others not with MS, but to those who might have other challenges in their lives. Remember to stay encouraged and KEEP FIGHTING LIKE HELL!!!

Im a 33 year old man currently awaiting an appointment with a neurologist. Lesions seen on my brain on the mri. Been having symptoms this past few months, tingling, headache and brain fog to name a few. Your video gives me hope that im gona be relatively ok if i take the right steps and look after myself. Hope you are still keeping good

I discovered your channel not long ago….I m so sorry. My stepsister has also been MS diagnosed. Keep posting your video about bass playing….we appreciate them.

Damn bro. We’re about the same age. I didn’t have my life together at all at age 30 and you had to deal with this. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good fight! I appreciate what you do and thanks for keeping up the bass tradition and passing it on. Your videos are inspirational and I think you won’t even ever know how much of an impact you have had on younger people pursuing their dreams.

Hi Paul. I live in London and have seen many of the bassists you write about on your channel over many, many moons. A young, Victor Wooten, when he played with, Stephanie Mills. Marcus Miller when he played with, Miles Davis. Robin Duhe was a lesson in laid back cool playing. Louis Johnson, oh Lawd. I could go on and on. However, my favourite bass player was, Jimmy Haslip. I saw him when he came over with, Chaka Khan, (Snuffy Walden was also in that band), but, the masterclass was listening to him playing with Yellowjackets, truly sublime playing. Finally, I have had relapsing/remitting MS since January 2000. After going through the address book of medication over the years, finally, the game changer has been the twice yearly infusion of Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) which has led to increased stability. The thing we have in common are those who see or interact with us on the good days and think every day must be like that. So, it's good you have listed the things that take place behind closed doors which are part of the disease. Sending good vibes to you and yours. Colin Gerard.

Thank you for posting this. Chronic pain is bad as it really attacks your pleasure in life. Now in my later life I struggle with arthritis and continue to work on the music as a bassist while working a day job. I agree with you , feed the good stuff and enjoy the beautiful things in life. We all struggle and that shared material gives us a common ground of understanding. I reflect on that with Bob Marleys words, " Who feels it knows it ".

Mate, I’m sorry to hear about another fellow musician with ms. Never lose sight of the positives, bad days are just that, not always a sign of disease progression. I’ve been dealing with it for around 20 years, and there have been times when I’ve wanted to give up on playing music, because my fingers, hands and brain don’t feel like my own some days. I do however see the whole thing as a blessing, because it’s given me a narrower focus on my daily abilities and really helped to simplify my goals. I can no longer play like I used to, but in a nutshell I would rather play 10 meaningful notes with true passion behind them than play 10,000 notes that are just mediocre. Thank you for sharing your journey and providing another voice for awareness. I sincerely hope that you receive all the love and inspiration you need.

It didn't feel right to click the "like" button on this because I definitely don't "like" that you or anyone have to experience this disease, but thank you for sharing your story so eloquently, and for not ever quitting! I love your bass videos and have learned a lot from them.

My son has Progressive MS and it's one of the hardest things I ever had to deal with. He's only 32 and I know it's difficult for you since you're both young. Try to eat healthy and take care of yourself the best you can. My son won't take the medication. I fought cancer but this is a rougher road because I got rid of it but you can't get rid of MS. God bless you. Prayers.

I discovered your videos just a few months ago and I absolutely love them. As a saxophone player, I'm discovering so many things about what the bass is doing and it is having a huge and wonderful impact on my playing. Thank you for that! Learning about your story and dealing with MS is enlightening, scary and beautiful at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing.

I’m in Ohio and have been struggling with what 95% I suspect it’s MS symptoms and with finding a doc for ms ….. I watched you 3 times to get some hope even though it’s old

I never knew you had MS. I was diagnosed back in '04. Glad to see you're doing what you love and taking care of yourself .

Just got a diagnosis today for MS. This video helped me so much. Thank you ❤

Great work on G Lee. He’s a monster. Yeah. I got MS. It’s a drag. Took all the tests. I walked out of the EEG test. It was like that scene from A Clockwork Orange. Ripped the stuff off and bounced. I know I’m sick. Screw that, jam. I also stopped the shots. I thought it better to just feel well. Stay strong, man.

I was diagnosed in 1990, age 26, with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). I initially realized an issue at a Valentine's Day gig when I was missing notes like yourself. And I was missing HALF notes! Several months later I got my diagnosis at the University of Michigan. I was incredibly fortunate. I underwent treatment with corticosteroids and plasmapheresis and experienced dramatic remission, from 80% deficit to near normal in about 36 hours. Most folks with this diagnosis face symptoms like weakness and exhaustion even with routine IVIG treatments. Thanks for sharing your story. I wish you all the best living, loving, playing through your days and years!

Wow, thank you so much for sharing. If you don’t mind. I will use the feed the good stuff and don’t ever quit. I sincerely thank you for all you do for the lovers of bass and for keeping it real. Love and peace my friend.

Spot on explanation of RRMS. I had my first attack at 19 and was diagnosed at 35 after years of obscure symptoms that ultimately left me legally blind in one eye. I’ve been on an infusion therapy for 2 years and continuing to feed the good stuff. Great advice. I wish you the best on your MS journey.

Your videos should be mandatory for all of us who are human. Today I will be subscribing to my first RU-vid channel... and of course that will be yours. Thank you for what you do, and thank you for who you are. ❤️

Thank you.For sharing this.Very,personal experience.It's been helpful.Hearing you,speak about it.Carry on.

You're brave to confide in us. My close friend from grade school and to this day has been battling. It's more severe. He's great, he's amazing. He's in a chair now but it doesn't defeat him You have MS, MS doesn't have you.

You did a wonderful job on this video. I’m a bass player who has a lifelong disability and those words of yours “what you feed, grows“ really hit home. Well done!

Characterizing the music I like : true, authentic, original and heartfelt. Which is how I would describe what you have said here, words which were, quite literally, music to my ears. Good on you: today, always and forever. Stay up.

Wow, this was powerful and beautiful. I love what you're doing, PD. You seem like such a gentle and lovely man. I think making your body strong so it can better tolerate everything this experience throws at it is an important lesson for all of us. Thank you for all the great content. Keep on, Michael

Dude, I don't know who you are but I can listen to you all day. You are an amazing spokesperson for MS, and music. I am now your # 1 fan. Keep doing what you do. you are amazing.

My thoughts are with you .......I am a life long Bass player, I worked backstage @ The Hammersmith Odeon in London in the 90's....I got sick @ 28......all the signs were towards MS...I spent a year worried about the diagnosis......finally got the spinal tap & it was negative. I finally got better....but I will never forget the experience. Your channel is awesome, content is fantastic.....all power to you my friend!

This is just so well thought out and sincere. I just got out of the biggest depressive slumps of my life and everything you're saying about depression looming over everything is spot on. I've been working out non-stop since then, eating better, practicing more, drinking less, etc. and I can't remember ever feeling this good. Yours and your therapists thoughts at the end were just so nice to hear coming from someone who you know isn't bullshitting you.

So proud of you for making this video. Stay in the moment, and stay well.

"Feed the good stuff and don't ever quit." Mighty powerful words for any of us to live by, but even more inspiring and courageous to hear it after sharing your story. Thank you.

May God bless you with His healing mercy my friend. 🙏

You have a great attitude about this. Don't ever let yourself lose this!

Wow! Your bass videos are awesome, but this is by far your greatest video. You are truly inspirational. Never quit!

Hi Paul. Your passion for and insights into bass playing are inspiring and I have very much enjoyed your content over the past 12 months or so. This video reached right into my chest so I wish you the very best on your journey and offer the scant comfort of knowing that what you do matters to people.

Thanks for sharing, brother. I was on Interferon for nine months back in 2009 to treat stage 3 cancer. It was debilitating. I couldn’t play music or do much of anything else. Fortunately, I found a natural therapy with zero side effects and got off Interferon. Very thankful for that find!