Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I’m Brian Wallace, and today we hit a major milestone — Episode 100! In this special 2 Part episode, we’re looking back at the incredible MS warriors who’ve joined us along the way, sharing updates on their journeys, and giving thanks to guests who have helped make this show what it is. To all the subscribers, listeners, and supporters — thank you for riding with me. Your encouragement fuels this mission to bring awareness, connection, and real talk about life with MS. And hang in till the end — I’ve got a BIG surprise. I’ll be sharing exciting news about the future of MS Michigan Man 64 in a major announcement you won’t want to miss. “Hail! Hail! to Michigan!” Get ready for my move to Hail Media Group and SUBSCRIME NOW!! https://youtube.com/@hailmediagroup?si=rtvypEv7ziJHRM40 Follow on TikTok @msmichiganman64 Instagram @msmichiganman64 Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio

Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I’m Brian Wallace, and today we hit a major milestone — Episode 100! In this special episode, we’re looking back at the incredible MS warriors who’ve joined us along the way, sharing updates on their journeys, and giving thanks to guests who have helped make this show what it is. To all the subscribers, listeners, and supporters — thank you for riding with me. Your encouragement fuels this mission to bring awareness, connection, and real talk about life with MS. And hang in till the end — I’ve got a BIG surprise. I’ll be sharing exciting news about the future of MS Michigan Man 64 in a major announcement you won’t want to miss. “Hail! Hail! to Michigan!” Get ready for my move to Hail Media Group and SUBSCRIME NOW!! https://youtube.com/@hailmediagroup?si=rtvypEv7ziJHRM40 Follow on TikTok @msmichiganman64 Instagram @msmichiganman64 Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio

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 catching up with Jonathan, MS warrior and mental health professional, first featured in Episode 29. Diagnosed in 2022, Jonathan is the Director of Inpatient Operations in Massachusetts, and this time he’s back to talk about the emotional toll of chronic illness. We dive into the mental health journey that comes with MS—how it’s a snowflake disease physically, but the emotional impact often follows a familiar path. Jonathan shares what it’s like going from medical expert to patient, learning to walk in shoes he once only described. We talk about the lack of mental health support at diagnosis, the need for systems that help people carry the weight of life-changing news, and how wrong it is to deliver that news over the phone. Technology may be advancing, but bedside manner is slipping—and that disconnect hits hard. We also explore how to balance social life, med management, and the acceptance of bad days. Because support systems matter. You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64. Follow on Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio. You can find Jonathan on TikTok @ms.mursenary.solja. Let’s dive in.

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 Mamoud, diagnosed with MS in 2021. He traveled to California in 2021 and got diagnosed with COVID-19, then experienced vision loss. He saw an optometrist who discovered he developed color blindness. She looked at his optic nerve, found it very swollen, and sent him for an MRI same day. Two hours later, she called - 32 brain lesions showing signs of MS. Same day he was taken for a spinal tap. In one day, his life changed. He had multiple sclerosis. Mamoud speaks about starting Ocrevus and how he hasn't had any new lesions since. He talks about his experience with DMTs and reactions to treatment. We talk about connections on TikTok and the chronic illness community, the importance of support systems within your MS community. We also dive into how MS affects your mental health, and Mamoud shares his own personal experiences. You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64 and follow on Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio https://firstdescents.org/ https://share.google/yuhUbBY9tEM64RyY5 https://share.google/PQVh8trcbwydWPZod Let's dive in.

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 to an MSer from Texas, Dan, that was diagnosed with his MS in 2022. Dan started having issues with his walking and having pain that he thought was a pinched nerve. Dan's wife encouraged him to see a neurologist asap and when he went to the neuro tests were immediately ordered and Dan was told he had MS. Dan talks about how he had no idea what MS was and how he didn't even hear anything after those words but thankfully his wife was with him listen to Dan's diagnosis too. Dan and I discuss the mental shock of being diagnosed with MS and how he had to begin to learn his new life and the mental struggles that come with it. Dan and I talk about how we met on TikTok and how he learned so much about his MS from talking to other warriors on TikTok LIVES. Dan shares the incredible devastation he is dealing with right now as his beautiful wife and childhood sweetheart passed away two months ago after a six year battle with lupus and suffered from kidney failure and multiple other issues taking her life. Dan is absolutely an amazing warrior with how he id using his wife as motivation to keep fighting this fight! Dan, thank you for sharing your journey with me and trying to help people understand and keep fighting no matter what happens in life! Knowledge is power and ignorance is a choice! FUMS! Follow on TikTok @msmichiganman64, Instagram @msmichiganman64 and Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio

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 Ashleigh from Virginia, diagnosed with MS in 2014 at 22 years old. She woke up unable to see out of one eye. At the ER, they told her Optic Neuritis could be a first symptom of MS - imagine hearing that so young! On September 11th, 2014, neurology called with her official diagnosis. We talk about how wrong it is to deliver a serious diagnosis over the phone. Ashleigh opens up about her recovery from alcoholism - how it started as a couple drinks but escalated when alcohol became a tool to manage MS symptoms and escape her disease. A phone call and road trip from her dad changed everything. That act of love was enough for her to accept change. She made that choice in 2023 and just celebrated 2 years of sobriety! If struggling with alcohol, call SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357 or visit samhsa.gov We talk about the mental strain of this disease, accepting changes, dreaming of the past but waking in your current reality. We discuss asking "why me?" only to realize there's nothing you did wrong. We cover support systems, DMTs like Ocrevus and Mavenclad, and mobility aids. You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64. I'm also on Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio. Connect with Ashleigh on TikTok @SchlapMyAsh of us on TikTok. Let's dive in.

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.

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 Carmen from Arizona, officially diagnosed in 1999 - but her journey started a decade earlier. At just 7 years old in 1989, she began experiencing unexplained falls. Back then, MS wasn't recognized in adolescents, so doctors missed it for years. She dealt with falling, vertigo, and gait changes before optic neuritis finally caught attention. They misdiagnosed it as a stroke, and it took another year and a half before they admitted failing to check her spinal tap results and finally diagnosed MS. Carmen talks about childhood resilience and carrying that strength forward. We discussed her homeopathic approach for 7 years - diet changes and medicinal marijuana - before transitioning to traditional MS medications. We both share how exercise helped retain mobility. We dive into relationships and MS - from diagnosis around age 18, through culinary arts school where she built confidence. She opens up about pregnancy with MS and post-pregnancy symptoms that progressed her from cane to rollator. Carmen met her significant other through a dating app. He didn't see her illness first; he looked beyond the diagnosis to who she truly is - finding a partner who is understanding, compassionate, and involved. You can find me on Instagram @msmichigan64, Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio and I'm also on TikTok @msmichiganman64. You can find Carmen at https://carmenlucia.shop/. Let's dive in.

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 Dave from Canada, diagnosed with MS in 2016 while attending college. His journey started with extremity numbness, and what happened next shows how fragile our treatment plans can be. Dave was an electrician and business owner until Covid and MS took it all away. During Covid, he couldn't get his medication, which caused him to deteriorate fast and left him with permanent damage. Dave started a movement called "Rockin to End MS" - using his passion for guitar to raise awareness and push for a cure. We talk about explaining MS to his child and how they processed that their dad has this disease. It's real talk about acceptance of using mobility aids and the mental drain this disease puts on you. Finding relief and an outlet for that mental stress is crucial - We both speak on the importance of finding a passion that occupies your mind. We discuss finding an MS community and the love and support you'll receive from it. Dave also shares his experience with a PEMF mat and highly recommends people with MS give it a try. You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64 and Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick, Ohio. Find Dave on TikTok @DDS Dave does stuff, YouTube and Instagram @ddsdave7 #rockintoendms Let's dive in. https://healthywavemat.com/index?referrer=CNWR_140571747440515

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 Amanda, diagnosed with MS in 2016. Her journey started with numbness in her feet and legs that progressed to losing feeling from the chest down. Then came Christmas Day - imagine getting that life-changing diagnosis call from your neurologist on Christmas. Talk about timing. Amanda speaks on choosing positivity through this journey, real resilience. We dive into something that always makes me angry - people and their miracle cures that don't exist. We talk about how MS can completely change the course of your career and force you to reimagine your future. But Amanda also shares her creative outlets - knitting, painting, and her joy of singing. These aren't just hobbies; they're lifelines that help her process and cope with everything MS throws at her. Amanda's perspective on finding purpose and joy despite the challenges is something we all need to hear. You can find me on Instagram @msmichiganman64, and both of us on TikTok. Let's dive in.