Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I'm Brian Wallace, and this is where we get real about living with multiple sclerosis - no medical jargon you can't understand, just honest conversations between people who get it.

Today I'm talking with Franky from Indiana. Her journey started with numbness from the belly button down and right side weakness. The hospital dismissed her - told her she was just overweight and needed to walk more. She spent a year trying to adjust while working full time with a 1-year-old. Life wasn't stopping while she tried to figure out what was happening.

Neurology wrote her off and sent her to rheumatology, who misdiagnosed her with Lupus. It wasn't until a fall was captured on a Ring camera that her neurologist finally agreed to testing. MRIs, spinal tap, then that in-person call - her whole life changed in an instant. She had multiple sclerosis.

We talk about how your head spins for years before you get a grip on the diagnosis, and how careers can change overnight. Franky discusses the disability fight and those endless hoops. She's always pushed herself and learned to adapt. A walker helped her practice - and that helped her both physically and mentally.

We dive into "mom guilt" - not participating in activities, kids missing events because she can't get them there. We discuss being open with kids about MS, DMTs, and the support we've found through TikTok lives in the MS community.

You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64 and I'm also on Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio. You can connect with Franky on TikTok @FuckinFranky.

Let's dive in.