In an emotional interview, the actress discusses her 7-year-old son's reaction to the diagnosis, how she's living with her symptoms and her wanting to raise awareness about MS.
When she started speaking, I was shocked and saddened. But as she continued, I was and am inspired. She is a powerful and beautiful human being. Thank you Selma!
That was a one time thing. Do you have MS? If you do or someone you know has it please read the post and link to Dr Wheldon antibiotic protocol. The antibiotics are in a phase 3 trial with Red Hill biopharmaceutical of Israel. Red Hill bought the formula from another company who bought from Dr Wheldon I believe.
Your wife is right. Doctors don't take women seriously. It took 12yrs, 2 seizures, and 3 days in the ICU for doctors to finally listen to me about having MS.
@@jamieellis-reed2468 People trusted doctor too much...they don't know everything and not expert in everything. Always look for other opinions from multiple sources.
I've been going through so many doctors and what I refer to as "ists" for specialist as there's too many I've seen to list. I'm hopeful my next new doctor another neurologist will be able to help diagnose me. It's horrible that women are treated as if it were the 1800's still for years. It's not only the male doctors either. For goodness sakes!! I'm so glad some of us can find help online, either social networking, reading, but not too much, lots of misinformation out there, and just learn ourselves and about ourselves when things just aren't right with us. Women's intuition is the best sign, somethings wrong. I'm definitely going with mine from now on. So thankful for people like Selma Blair to allow herself to be her true self and message with the rest of us so humbly. Bravo!!
It happens in medicine so much I don't understand. I can't stop crying....... i'm trying to stop this video. I don't know if I can finish it without crying....
As a doctor , as a female and as a multiple sclerosis patient .. Thank you for raising awareness about this disease ... I was diagnosed immediately after my final year exams in medical school ... Stress play a major role in the onset of the disease . I know so many young beautiful highly educated women with MS , I hope we can have a cure for this condition in the near future .
Unfortunately, "modern medicine" is predominately motivated by $$$ and who it will make a lot of $ for. There needs to be a huge shift in how we approach it. With genuine curiosity and compassion - prioritizing the well-being and quality of life of the patients and their loved ones. It took me 7 years to get a diagnosis. Suffered a lot in the meantime.
@@gardenboots7464if stress can affect it and I definitely believe it can,then abusive stress brought by abuse obviously must exacerbate it and perhaps bring it on sooner? My mother is abusive I'm in my early 50's now and she just rages, she is Greek as well so think Vesuvius in terms of anger and rage.
I also have MS... And like Selma, I also have Spasmodic Dysphonia in a flare up. Currently going through one right now. It's the strangest thing. Went to bed totally normal (well, as normal as normal can be when you have MS) and woke up speaking like someone is violently shaking me. I too was originally dismissed by doctors. I was told everything from I was "too young" to be having so many issues and be in so much pain, and all I needed was a "clean green diet", to "It's all in your head, you should see a psychiatrist." Pain disorders and other invisible illnesses are the most dismissed in the healthcare spere. And something needs to be done about it. I can't stand to even think about how many people out there are suffering in silence because NO ONE will help them or believe them.
Ii don't know what's going on with me I have neuropathy electricity sharp pains I have hot spot pains feels like I got Chile peppers on my skin my leg felt like some one was pull my leg by the ankle from inside the other nite the electricity pain move to my side of my knee on my leg different sensations
My wife presents like this with her newly diagnosed ms it's very hard to accept especially when some Dr's not all have treated her horribley but thank goodness her Nero is lovely and compassionate ❤
So absolutely true @AshleyDixon I have a fatty liver and kidney failure I went to the hospital and had an ultrasound done they diagnosed me with fatty liver and early kidney disease I havent been eating the right foods or drinking enough water. I told my staff at Community Living about my dignosis and they still give me the same meals as my other two room mates but I buy my own healthy food now the doctors at the hospital say they dont see anything when I do blood work or give urine samples neither does my doctor my Mom doesnt really care the only one who does is my closet Friend From Los Angeles
I had a stroke 3 years ago and lost motor functions in my hands and feeling in my face. I would give it all up to have a full smile again. You really never appreciate what you have until it's gone
I drove myself to my favorite store and shopped yesterday by myself and gave thanks for that moment. I lost my mobility because of disease and slowly gained it back.
After this interview, I choose not to feel sorry for her, but to be proud and to be inspired by her words and actions. Her body may control her speech or her walking during a flare, but she is a courageous and powerful woman not hiding her vulnerability after contracting MS. Thank you for educating me and showing us you are a wonderful mom and great actress. 🥰
Your voice is shaky, but your message is clear, thank you for making people with MS feel visible. An authentic role model for Multiple Sclerosis, and as a mom you demonstrate vulnerability and strength, the camera LOVES you ❤ Selma Blair, thank you for your honesty. True heroine. Love Merle ❤
there’s nothing more soul destroying than when healthcare professionals won’t believe you when you know something isn’t right with your body, bless her 💜
Thing is you know what’s wrong with your own body sometimes I don’t you know somethings wrong even other people say that is wrong with you do you have a doctor wrong with you but you know you can just feel it in your body because you know your body better than anybody would ever know it
Not anymore, I think this condition has made her more powerful and stronger that people will definitely see her for who she is and not just her acting skills. She has a mission and she is on top it to help others. God bless her.
The great thing about this is women are finally being allowed to be more than just pretty. They have so much to offer: brains, empathy, kindness, strength. Society no longer cares about the shallow Kim Kardashians or Paris Hiltons. Step aside, Selma is coming through.@@fitnfab6522
@@JaneDoe-ik9oh Stop making this a gender issue. I don't know how about USA, maybe you guys are stuck in last century, but all over the world women have been complimeted not only for their looks. Stop whining.
She looks so beautiful, no matter what. This is so empowering, and she has become an iconic role model for anyone with an illness. Even being a single mom and a present actress, not all heroes where capes.
This woman is so beautiful in every way. She speaks for all of us that have problems that no doctor will take seriously until we are literally falling over and hurting ourselves. Even when we are sleeping for a week at a time, they won't listen. Nobody should be able to sleep a week at a time. Unless you have a serious issue. I still don't know what I have. But Selma has inspired me to push and push and push until I get answers and a diagnosis! My wife left me because she thought I was basically faking it. She was so weak. I hope that there's people out there with partners that would actually help them get through a serious illness. I love you Selma. I love all of my sick brothers and sisters looking for answers. I pray we get the help we deserve!
I'm an old woman. When I tell you this woman. This child. Has gripped my heart. My soul. I sit here fighting tears and think how dare I feel pity for myself and my life bullshit. She is a fighter. She is beautiful. Prayers and admiration for this Mama. xoxoxo
LFC 77 are you saying you *do* or you *don't* believe in God? You seriously think God gives children cancer? 🤔 Continuing with that logic then, God has *also* : given billions of people long, happy & productive lives; given us the miracle of childbirth 🤱🏻; given infinite wonders among the Sun, Moon, stars, planets & yes even the fierce Ms. Blair here. ☀️🌙🌠🌈☄🌋🗻🌅🌊 Now on the flip side, having free will and all, prayers are what we make them. While one person's prayer may be of the traditional 'Dear God' variety, someone else's may simply consist of offering positive thoughts/energy/affirmation to someone or something. In other words, don't be so narrow-minded. Not everyone's prayers are addressed to 'God'.
@@alessaschmitz5847 lol! 5 inch heels doesn't make some women a lady! you are right...she was, is and will always be a lady! it's sad because she is too young for this!
It’s such a blessing for Selma Blair to reveal her diagnosis, especially for those of us with MS. So many patients looking for answers as to why balance is gone, or their legs won’t work, are humiliated by doctors not willing to take the time to listen. We just want to live meaningful lives, make a difference in the world, and care for our families. I have secondary progressive MS, so it’s a given I’m slowly becoming able to do less for myself. I pray there is a day when no one else develops MS, or experiences its madness. What a party that will be!
I couldn't hold back the tears. I had no Idea this incredible woman had MS, loved her on Legally Blonde. Wishing Selma nothing but love and strength on her journey ❤️
I'm 52. I was diagnosed with M.S in 2008. I went blind and lost my ability to walk. I couldn't write my name with my right hand. I couldn't taste food on the right side of my mouth. It took time, but I got a lot back. My vision returned, not 100% and I dont see the same in both eyes. I can walk, with a cane, walker right now. I can write my name. It's been a struggle, but I'm getting me back a little at a time. Hang in there. Somehow we do heal just a bit.
Look into LDN, Low Dose Naltrexone. I take it for Fibromyalgia and it helps. Google videos and check out the LDN Research Trust FB page, set up by a British woman with MS. Good luck to you.
Sitting here bawling. I was a single mom too and have had years of physical issues (foot drop, vestibular dysfunction, crashing into walls, dropping things all the time, trouble talking at times, etc etc). I'm just now with a good neurologist who seems to be taking it all seriously. But I had to request it because not one doctor ever in 20 years made the connection. TBD. My MRI is in a couple of weeks. Selma not sure if you'd ever read this, but thank you. I feel so much love for you. Blessings.
Sending you healing energy. You are a beautiful, powerful, and strong soul. It's gonna be a helluva ride but your determination will get you through this. 💪🏽✊🏽
@@JannyMaha Thank you! I don't even know what to do anymore. That "good" neurologist has just dismissed MS (and it feels like dismissed me too) because no lesions showed up in my spine MRI (nor brain) but there are tons of concerns reflected in the results, listed as moderate to severe, several protusions, even some signs of potential growths, but all I got from her was "good news, it's not MS..." and "IF you have any pain or symptoms, you should talk to your primary care dr"...I'm like IF??? What do you mean if? I've been seeing you BECAUSE of my symptoms. I'm back to square one. Meanwhile, I got copies of my scans and doctor visit notes from 4 years ago and I could just bawl. It's the same complains except when they were milder. And I was dismissed then as well. All Kaiser. Maybe I should go to an independent doctor outside of my insurance. I don't know. I feel so helpless. Sorry...didn't mean to dump here, no expectations, just wanting to be heard by someone, anyone at this point. Thank you for your kind message. It is very encouraging.
Did anyone else tear up when she said “because I love a camera!” I wish I had her attitude. I feel foolish for not being more appreciative of my health. Love her so much.
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Her story bring so much tears in my eyes I two minutes into the interview... I think the world of Selma I wish I could fight her MS for her and let her continue with her normal life...
Katta Lady It’s very different for everyone. There’s so many MS diets created by people who said it cured them or stopped flares. It is important to eat healthy with MS. Just like the treatment medications everyone has different experiences and reacts differently so it’s all trial and error. What works for one won’t necessarily work for all unfortunately. I also have aggressive MS and get so confused with all the different diets and things people throw at me.
@@kattalady8114 it's not that simple and there's no such thing as a cure. The Whals protocol can help people but it's unfair to make such promises when it doesn't work for everyone or everyone with MS would be doing it. #wehavems
@@kattalady8114 I agree and so does the FDA, they are investigating her claims. I do see that it helped her and I have looked into her because I was scared to death when I was first diagnosed. She has an incredible ted talk. I went to the Mayo Clinic pain management class in 2014. They say if I made changes to balance my life I could get better but never once were they crazy enough to promise I would find a cure or say I won't have relapses, thankfully I am better. #wehavems
This is very powerful to watch. My wife fell off a ladder in 2019 which resulted in a brain injury. Ever since then my wife has had multiple autoimmune and neurological symptoms. My wife hits every characteristic of MS with her symptoms but doctors just keep passing her to the next. My wife has tried to research all of her symptoms and again points to MS but she is constantly told otherwise, or we don't know. You are an inspiration for my wife to keep fighting for the truth. Thank you and god bless you.
Tell them to give her an MRI!! It will show if she has Ms like Selma Blair said. That's how she found out she had it. She kept insisting doctor to give her an MRI. At first they wouldn't but she got them to do it !
@@JAGreen-lj9zi Sometimes lesions do NOT show up in MRI's for many, many years, like in the case of Montel Williams, and others. The FOOLS should give your wife a clinical diagnosis of MS, and become educated on this stinking disease. Most neurologists do NOT know anything about MS, unless they specialize in MS. The entire SYSTEM sucks.😢 So much for so-called ' health care'.😮
I've just been diagnosed today with the same type of MS today. I suspected MS and watched this a little while ago but it's different to actually having a diagnosis. This is very inspirational.
@@shinesobrightforever4863 it crazy it was 7 months ago now looking at this. It really helped that I knew it was MS from the beginning, I mentioned it to my GP on the first appointment I had during my relapse. I brought that up because my half brother has MS. What mostly convinced me was coming across Lhermitte’s sign, a symptom I mentioned to my mum without actually knowing it was a specific thing. I took it well and I still am. I’m just naturally possibly naively, someone who has a positive outlook on everything. I’ve been saying from the beginning that science and research can only get better. Thanks for your kind words, I hope you’re doing well! Xx
Goes to show even though she’s famous and rich, doctors don’t treat women seriously (or anyone seriously) when the patient knows something is wrong. Thanks for raising awareness! PS for a 46 y/o, she looks awesome!!!
whoa, really? she looks so young, i forgot she's not in her 20s. but duh, if i do the math, legally blonde and cruel intentions were about 20 years ago
Selma is an amazing, strong and beautiful woman. Her bravery will raise huge global awareness for MS and chronic illness. Awesome work! Stunning and graceful on the red carpet.
Such an emotional interview. I am so proud that she did it at such a vulnerable time during her illness. She brought something to my attention about it and it just made want to cry. She was stunning on the red carpet but holding her arm up, I just thought, "wow, I know how painful that must be" but without her story it's just a gorgeous, healthy looking woman. Now we know behind that gorgeous image is an amazing, strong, compassionate and kind woman who will persevere and raise awareness about MS and how hard it is to find someone to just listen to what you're going through, help you get the care and treatment you need to live a real life. Raising awareness is all we can do and people like Selma Blair and Michael J. Fox are inspirations for people living with these illnesses. God bless them through out their journeys and keep faith always!
@@Ma_Ba sorry, english is not my first lenguage, in case you cant understand me. But if i understand correctly, she is experiencing a flare up so she is having a difficult time with her abilities, so if this flare up stops she can have 90% of her abilities back?. im sorry if this sounds ignorant or rude maybe, i just wanna understand thats all
@@melibize963YES! Sounds like she has relapse remitting type of diagnosis, as opposed to a progressive form of MS; it could change over time.You're communicating well. I am not a doctor, but have followed discussions about another person's MS diagnosis. I understand it as you have stated, but also she may have suffered without medications before. A flare up is another expression for intermittent and when a flare up subsides, that is a remission and then that expression of symptoms may alleviate, but you aren't cured. Relapsing at some point is expected.(Steroids are used as anti-inflammatory meds for MS, but have side effects to contend with that compromise people in other ways and the interview didn't mention medication.)
themori3 my mother was disabled, my father is now disabled and my aunt is disabled. It sadly didn’t surprise me considering my family was always being dismissed when the first felt their pain symptoms. Granted they’re all spine issues but they still suffer
You’re incredible Selma!❤ I’m so sick and tired of medical professionals not taking individuals seriously. Having to fight to be heard. She had to fall in front of a doctor to get an MRI. UGH. As a nurse, I’ve experienced this myself and with many patients I care for as well as my own daughter. Take your patient’s seriously!!!!
Sadly the "norm" is roughly 2 or more years from the time you start having symptoms to diagnosis, mine was close to 3yrs. Its hard to pin point so many of the symptoms that come & go or new ones that occur for a short time, then disappear. Also its very easy(as I did) to think a certain issue is from something like pulling a muscle, over doing it, not sleeping well etc
I have strange symptoms as well, but doctors don't want to deal with me "you are fine". So trying natural remedies cause there is nothing else that could help me at this point, I cannot force doctors to diagnose me with anything.
Unfortunately all of us with MS have to live with the debilitating symptoms years before being diagnosed. I went 10 years without knowing what was wrong with me.(I’m 30) because every person gets different symptoms doctors never consider MS.
YOU INSPIRE ME! Thank you for representing us disabled single Moms! You made me feel not as alone. No one believed me at first. It's been 11 years now. Last year, I was finally told that I have Spinal Bifida atop of everything else. I am going paralyzed from the waist down but I am still walking. People ask my son if I am drunk because I am fighting my body to walk. I don't drink and I'm not in a wheelchair. This is the first time that I feel brave enough to put it out there. People who I went to school with don't know. Only a few do because I was embarrassed. I would gladly stand next to you and fight our diseases. It would be an honor to make you. I always liked you as an actress but now, I feel like I get to see the person.
I didn't know either until I came across this video! I am so shocked! And seeing her like this breaks my heart... My mom was diagnosed with MS just over 10 years ago, she is not so advanced as Selma but damn... I am so lost for words
I didn't realize just how much she has been affected. I was shocked by her voice, but she was so compelling and certainly not feeling sorry for herself. She's a great role model for her son.
I was so shocked when Selma first started talking... I couldn't believe it.. I was sad for a moment but became happy as she continued to tell her amazing story, and how incredibly empowering she is... That was so special and touching to see... She Got This!!! 💯❤️🙏
I am disgusted in doctors these days. I had a spot on my arm. It grew and this doctor said ‘it was fine’. Over weeks it got worse. I asked each and every time I saw this doctor to cut it out. It took months for this to happen. Two weeks later I was diagnosed with spiz melanoma (a rare type of skin cancer) by this stage it was it stage 3 spreading rapidly. I went through horrible examinations, tests and finical stress. A week later I was in surgery with tumours in my left arm and left breast to remove the tumours. I am so young 23, I never though this could happen. Please if you know something is not right push doctors. No matter what age, you have a voice, use it. I beg you! Lots of love to all
Same girl! I have had a "mole" on the side of my nose that doctors over and over have said it's nothing. I'm like NOOO, it's sensitive to the touch, scabs over and comes back. Nobody would take me seriously. I took myself to a dermatologist after years of it being brushed off. Skin cancer smdh.
I understand you all i do its sad and disgusting what happend every other day i see people with late stages of cancer and their doctors neglected them. Again its hard to be a doctor ever day you see people with the same symptoms and they automatically self diagnose themselves with what they see online doctors look for their causes ask for multiple exam (that are costly) and at the end they dont find anything. There are lots of people who actually do that, not to say that a lot of diseases dont present typical symptoms, sometimes they manifest in different ways making it hard to know its diseases A instead of disease B. Again with this im saying doctors are not perfect they are humans just like you they makr mistakes they are not robots its easy to criticize here but imagine yourself being a doctor and knowing 10000 diseases/conditions that manifest the same way and only in later phase they are easy to detect? Again its not an excuse for doctors to make a bad practice, bcz its true some doctors are might be bad but still thats why 2nd, 3rd 4th doctor opinions still exists. Again not an excuse but before judging people (which is easy specially out of frustration) think that nobody is a robot specially when working in a lot of pressure and many hours like doctors do.
@@ThomasCaetano1970 admiring someone’s physical aesthetic does not diminish their intelligence, talents, or capabilities. I think everyone who watched this video can attest that she is a very strong and empowering individual. I even said it myself in my original comment. Solely admiring someone’s beauty without admiring them as an individual is what I consider an issue, but that does not apply here. I don’t need a lecture on how women should empower other women 🙂
@Thomas C Oh for goodness sakes! There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with one woman admiring another woman's sense of style. Compliments help build CONFIDENCE.... As far as empowerment goes- If that confident woman feels good about what she sees in her reflection, I would say that's a pretty damn good feeling of SELF empowerment. Oh, and yeah she definitely included the words "very strong" in her comment.... So Yeah, I'm pretty sure your comment was kinda a drag....
Yeah. She is beautiful and strong. I applaud her. I'm sure this road isn't easy for her at all. But God won't put no more on us then we can bear, and I'm grateful to God that she's sharing her story with the world. It's a blessing to me in this season of life that I'm in. God knows I have been dealing with this since June.
Girl, I feel ya. I was diagnosed 19 years ago. It a daily battle and I want to thank you for speaking out on this disease so many people know very little about.
This is such an important video to watch. Selma Blair & Christina Applegate both shedding light on the disease. I am a man in my mid 30's suffering from severe MS symptoms and still undiagnosed. Doctors & Neurologists don't want to give an MRI they just want to drug you and call it a day. I've spent so much time and money trying to get help with no luck. I had to change GP's to find someone that will listen and help me get an MRI. I had one on my brain a year ago, and it was clear and I begged them to scan my spine and they didn't want to. My symptoms have gotten a little worse but am managing them with CBD oil and chosen it over the drugs they wanted to put me on and it's helped me a lot. I still live with symptoms and now scheduled for a full MRI. I am nervous as to what they will find, for anyone else going through same thing don't give up. They will tell you it's all in your head and your stressed but you know your body. Find a different doctor that will help and listen 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@LionProductionsHD Thanks so much for that valuable information. I have been given wrong info time and time again even from so called neurologists. You're absolutely correct. I checked with my prescribing DR for CBD oil treatment and he confirmed what you said. Much appreciated
God, your story is so painful to hear. I have been suffering for the past nine years b4 doctors took me serious...now I'm too poor to afford top Mayo Clinic care. Selma you ARE LOVED AND TRULY WI PRAY FOR YOU RIGHT AWAY....U R SO AMAZING!!!!❤❤❤❤
@@Clintsessentials nice expression of narcissism but besides showing off how much you "care" it does nothing to change her situation or ANYTHING ELSE. Worshiping a imaginary pedophile is a form of delusion that will be diagnosed in the future as a form of insanity.
cmulder002 If God is imaginary, why do you assume He is a pedophile? Also, why so bothered by people who believe in God? By the looks of it, it seems you believe more on this “imaginary” being than the believers themselves, hence why your mind struggles and doubts 🤔
MS is NOT a terminal disease, there have been women who are living with MS and they are in their 70s and 80s. I have been successfully living with MS for over 30 years. I am still walking as well.
It's disgusting isnt it. 46 with MS and she's more beautiful than 99% of humanity. More beautiful than her youthful self. Maybe she got it from her fountain of youth lol
I feel terrible for Selma. I hope she gets the help she needs. I was diagnosed when I was 26. I'm now 55 and I'm having trouble walking and I'm in a lot of pain daily. I used to be an extremely social person, and I haven't been going out due to this disease. My ex left me almost a year ago and I'm now living alone and it's hard doing certain things alone. Changing the cat litter, doing my one dish and mug for tea are two chores that I have trouble doing alone. I feel like I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life.
@dani cali Thank you love. He sure is. A SELFISH narcissistic piece of SLIME. Not Spike, SLIME. I'm a very generous person and he's the most selfish, self-serving piece of GARBAGE I ever met. He's A USER! He doesn't care about anyone's feelings except his OWN. PUKE!
She always plays the secondary character. She makes money but she doesn't get the spotlight like A- listers. The other side of this sad news is that she's finally in the spotlight for her strength and humaness
I can’t believe her doctors wouldn’t take her seriously. I love that she contacted Michael J. Fox! I hope she brings as much attention to multiple sclerosis as he has to Parkinson’s disease
It's weird. I mean if someone wants a test, just give them a test, ultimately they're paying for it. It'd be different if they have a history of being a hypochondriac or something, but if it's just a regularly person, go nuts, get some money.
She said it herself, it's a condition that manifests in so many different ways that it's a difficult diagnosis to make. I believe she felt as though she was not taken seriously and that may well be the case, but it may also be that a physician has to rule out other more common diagnoses first. A patient doesn't just show up and get diagnosed with MS right away, it doesn't work like that. Lots of conditions can cause similar symptoms and must be ruled out first because they are more likely or happen more commonly. On top of that, MS is a disease where the symptoms come and go so it's difficult to correlate what a patient reports are the symptoms vs what can be observed by a physician during an exam. Narrowing down the differential, especially in a neurologic condition, is a tedious process. I wouldn't jump right out and blame doctors for being unsympathetic.
@@Abstract852 Even celebrities still generally pay for their medical visits with insurance. Insurance companies have to approve an exam before the they will pay for it, especially one as expensive as an MRI. The doctor has to show specific indications for why the test should be done and also show that other treatment options have failed to give the patient relief. If a person wants to pay for the test out of pocket then that's one thing, but there are a lot of hoops to jump through when dealing with insurance companies (this includes not only private insurance, but also government-sponsored medical programs as well). It sucks that doctors get blamed for all the crap that insurance companies make them do.
She stated she only cried once. Watching her, I felt tears not though for her disease but for her courage. She’s amazing and quite the fighter. A truly amazing, powerful, eloquent and beautiful woman. I wish her all the best for a healthy and happy future. 🙏🏼
I am completely impressed, inspired and in love. I'm so used to actors being vain. However you, Selma, are brave and badass. Thank you for bringing awareness to a not-so-understood-disease. I didn't know it could affect speech like that and by the end I found your voice comforting BECAUSE it was unafraid.
It took me over a year to get a doctor to understand me and diagnose me with Primary Progressive MS. The lesions were there. The markers in my cerebral spinal fluid were there. But I thought I was experiencing a personal failure. I understand her so well. She understands me. I love her for putting this in the public life.
I had no idea, either! Makes this even more tragic. But I've read where it can be any given symptoms, and different everyday. This woman is going to make it !
She is the bravest person that I have seen in a long time.Her words are so powerful.If we had more people like this,the world would be so much better.I wish her and her son all the best.To all people around the world take care and best wishes.
@@misterwinkybluff5930 Exactly, fucking boils my piss when people find it more upsetting that someone put a fuckingthumb down on a video, Look at the amount of thumbs up ya fucking whingebags , jesus.
I don't know why but I teared up watching this. I have Epilepsy and sometimes you're tired or your bones hurt and people treat you different when you have an illness like this. It's embarrassing and I try to stay in the house. Selma is so strong and brave and just seeing her do this interview made me respect her even more, especially being a mother.
Anyone with symptoms should look into heavy metals being an underlying issue, as MS and other autoimmune diseases and some other chronic health issues is often caused by mercury toxicity. And therefor you can only manage symptoms until you get rid of the mercury. I would really recommend anyone struggling look into the Andrew Cutler Protocol. This is the ONLY safe protocol to this date, eating things like chlorella and cilantro has made people very very sick. Please read the child recovering stories by googling «cutler success stories child» and «cutler success stories adult», nr.11, Linda, recovered from her MS diagnosis. But the best place to learn and get support is trough the Facebook group «Andy Cutler Chelation: Safe Mercury and Heavy Metal Detox». But whatever you do, never take/eat cilantro, chlorella, MSM, glutathione, and ALA/DMPS/DMSA that is not according to the Andrew Cutler Protocol, you can read some peoples horror stories by googling «Andy Cutler what not to do». Wish you all the best!
🤗 hugs for you 😉 and chin up... you are Brave and strong, even when you feel scared and weak. Live your life your way and you will plow your way to happiness.
What a brave, strong person to be on camera talking about her journey with MS. I was officially diagnosed with what I call a nuisance , MS in 1987: It took years to finally come up with MS after a MRI showed the lesions . I was 40 years old, married with 2 young kids 11 & 12. In fact our daughter decided to become a nurse at a very young age because of my M S and I am proud to say she is the Best nurse who has three children, 2 sons who have Long QT syndrome and a daughter who had seizures. I love how you wear heels, sadly I had to give them up, but I have pretty flats now. 💕I would like to know what therapy you are on now. I wish you the best and looking forward to watch your TV movie
What an amazingly strong woman!! Her flair and joy for life, despite having to spend so much energy fighting against her own body, are very inspiring, brought me to tears (and damn...she looks freaking flawless ❤❤).
I cried during the entire interview. We take so many things for granted... She is such a strong woman I'm inspired. I hope she gets better. God bless her and her son
Throughout this interview, I was enamored by Selma’s humor. It’s amazing how humor can be such a powerful coping mechanism for pain, grief, stress, or anything you’re going through in life.
What a beautiful soul she is! I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2008. Of course, I know it does not compare to Ms. Blair, but it has changed my life. And as the years go by and I lose a lot of the mobility I once had and deal with ongoing inflammation, it can be challenging to keep a positive spirit. I’m 42 and I truly admire Ms. Blair’s attitude. It is an inspiration! I definitely can’t walk in those gorgeous heels by the way!!! 😊
Selma is so brave and strong. Did anyone notice how her speech got better when she makes jokes and is talking about more positive things but gets worse when she talks about more emotional stuff? I had a foster mum with parkinson's that was the same way. That's interesting. It just shows how your state of mind impacts all of you.
yes i definitely noticed that too! and MS is not joke @walk along to another day . like she said, it affects/effects (i never know which one is correct lmao forgive me) everyone differently. my best friend has it as well.
Thank you, Dear Selma, for sharing your story and speaking out on behalf of us who are severely disabled. You are an Angel and an inspiration to us all🙏🏽❤️
I am 24 years old and was just diagnosed with MS December 2019. This woman is so strong and I hope to be as strong as her. I try to not overthink my future but it's always in the back of my mind. To anyone else who has this disease... we are warriors. "I have MS but MS does not have me" God bless you all
Thanks for this comment Lauren. I was also diagnosed recently about 2 months go. I am 28 years old and live in Australia. I think it is quite positive that both you and I were diagnosed at such a young age and can get on top of things. I have 4-5 lesions on my brain and none on my spine. I am a professional guitarist which really scared me. I am just worried that some day, I won't be able to play any more. My neurologist told me that I should be able to live a normal life and play my music and do everything else I want to do as long as I undergo therapy. I wish you all the best and I am sure you will be able to live a normal life as well. If you want to chat about it at all please feel free to email me at j_emerson123@hotmail.com. I am interested in meeting other young people with MS because we are all going through it together and I think we could help each other. Kind regards.
@@jamesemerson4102 Not that I would wish this on anyone but it is refreshing to know I'm not alone. I also have 4-5 on the brain and none on the spine. I am very grateful we both were diagnosed at an early age, I read/hear people's stories of having symptoms of MS for 10-20 years and finally getting diagnosed with it 20 years later. At least we can take care of ourselves and know to listen to our bodies moving forward.
I'm an MRI Technologist. I've had way too many patients come in after begging their doctor for an MRI and being called crazy for years. We run the T2 flair and there it is. Demyelination around the corpus callosum. Next time I see them is for their MS follow up. From experience most docs don't know how to order an MR. But they pass them out Willy Nilly for low back pain. Yet it's taking years for patients to be listened to with neurological disorders. I don't get it.
@@daminasanders3027 Generally you won't be getting an MR in a hospital unless it's an emergency situation. You would be sent to an out patient imaging center. Now if you are in a hospital you are going to be getting an MR that is fast using bare minimum protocols and parameters. Out patient facilities are usually much more thorough that is why it takes longer for the scan. If you are in a hospital there will be a medical director in charge. However, it is doubtful that they will go over the treating doctor unless you can show total negligence. More than likely you will be dealing with your general practitioner. Your best bet is to tell them your concerns and ask for a scan to ease your mind. Or ask to see a neurologist. Unfortunately you may have to go through some other testing before your insurance will approve an MRI. Now remember if your Dr says they don't want you to get the MR because of radiation concerns you may want to look into getting a new Practitioner. I've heard this so many times and I am going to tell you for a fact MRI USES NO HARMFUL IONIZING RADIATION. Once again in a different way MRI DOES NOT USE ANY HARMFUL RADIATION. Unfortunately I have heard this before and I believe that a Dr should know the difference between an MRI, a CT, and an X-ray but I've come to realize that's not the case. Also if they are not sure about contrast injection do your own research. Again Dr's don't seem to know the risk difference between MR contrast and CT contrast and they are 1000% different. Good luck! And hold still!!!
I was at the veterans hospital. They finally agreed to give me the ones I have been asking for instead of constant x rays but I shouldn't have had to make a fuss out of it. They saw I was getting aggregated and then have me one once I went to patient advocates
Jessica Byrd thank you so much for this post! I was told this too by a practitioner; that I was too young for an MRI and the radiation. A lot of younger womens' medical concerns are often ignored because of our age. I don't care to listen to some of these doctors because only I know my body! Not them; I'm just another number, or check.
I’ve been following this woman’s journey since they day she was diagnosed. Well really since her first appearance and interview came out. I have always loved her as a child growing up, watching those classic movies, legally blonde, cruel intentions. When I first saw this interview three years ago, I sobbed hysterically. Seeing her in those movies, and then seeing her with these issues and her speech, it broke my heart. But I knew that she would be a trailblazer when it comes to this disease. Watching her progress, she has her speech back, she was on dancing with the stars last year and absolutely would have won had she been able to complete the competition. But she had to think about her own health and her son. She is an extreme inspiration to people who live a normal life, and all of a sudden everything is flipped upside down by one diagnoses. Selma is a queen.
