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.
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....
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.
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.
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
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...
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 ❤
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'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'.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
@@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.
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!
@@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.)
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 !
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 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
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.
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
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!!!!❤❤❤❤
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
@@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.
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!!!
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 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
@@misterwinkybluff 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.
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.
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.
@@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!
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. 🥰
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!
@@betharooskie1 you're awful at doing research. MS is not terminal. You don't die from it. And you don't stop breathing. It is different for everyone. Some have barely any symptoms and some have chronic symptoms. It is not fatal but it can contribute to other diseases causing death.
@@betharooskie1 I have Huntingtons Disease which is terminal you lose all control of your body function and your mind eventually which causes death. MS is not considered terminal because it is a manageable disease. Huntingtons and ALS are not manageable and have no way to help slow down their symptoms which makes them terminal. Think and research before u make a stupid ass, ignorant comment.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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'.😮
She is so dignified and very beautiful inside and out. I believe her MS will get better because of her positive attitude and perseverance! Keep being brave Selma!!!!
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.
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
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.
My heart is broken watching this. I developed a customer/barista friendship with her, and she is extremely sweet and very funny. I looked forward to seeing her every morning. Sending you love and healing vibes Selma. You look so beautiful! Stay strong! Love you!
Please look into Dr. Swank's work and also Dr. McDougall's. www.drmcdougall.com - look into his "hot topics" section or search the website for multiple sclerosis. There is also a few good testimonials in his success stories. Getting diet very low fat, whole plant based vegan and no oils. Very worth the research. Best to your daughter.
I am sorry. Most people have a mild version. I know that isn't very comforting, but hoping that she has the mildest case. I have disability myself and it's rough. Sending prayers
I think Robin Roberts is hands down the most beautiful & people loving person I've ever seen. The compassion she had in this interview was very mothering. Robin is the next Oprah as far as I'm concerned.
Julz XD I completely agree about Oprah . And after robin was talking w the other hosts about Selma as tears were rolling down her face, she said they weren’t tears of sadness they were tears of job because the positivity and grace Selma had during an ms flare up. It was so honest you felt what robin was feeling..
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.
This month I was diagnosed with ms. I understand a lot of your experiences. I’m so sorry for the very hard things you’ve experienced. Thank you for being a voice for this horrible disease.
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!
Same! It's surprising to see someone in a different way, if that make sense. What an amazing woman!
Same, Chi.
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god damn broke me... shes such a fantastic actor...
Has MS. Still walks around on high heels more elegantly than I ever could.
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.
Exactly
Riiiiight?
How did you learn about it?
My husband has all of those symptoms... i'm in deep shock...
46!!!!???? That body! That face! Gorgeous!!! She looks the same as she did 20 years ago!!!
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Sexy! Strong!
May be better than in 20
I can't believe it either... she is So beautiful, and her personality is bewitching!!!! I am so proud of her.
la pace sia con voi she always was like gothic beauty with strong individuality, but blond suits her so much too! Agree
Honestly she looks even hotter
Shame on her doctors for dismissing her symptoms. It's heartbreaking.
It happens more often than reported. I agree...should never happen and shame on the medical physicians.
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!!
My son went thru the exact same thing! Finally diagnosed with MS at age 17. That was 4 yrs ago.
Classic example of gender health disparities in healthcare
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....
She is still rocking those heels
the exact same words went through my head when I was watching it
GURL! and they are skinny too! go head Selma!
Same. First thought.
Yassssssss! And doing with grace. With her beautiful self.
Yessss! I have MS and I wouldn’t be caught dead in heels yet she’s rocking heels with a cane too! She’s a queen.
She is ageless and just beautiful and always was inside and out. Bless you Selma.
Yes she's a class act
She really is. She gets more and more beautiful every year
@maciej wrotek yess
maciej wrotek u can see it and u can hear it
She looks great at her age!
She’s always been very underrated in acting and beauty
intelligence too, she is so well spoken....even with this illness.
She’s gorgeous! And so talented!
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.
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.
Stress does have an effect on people n ms symptoms can be aggravated
How are you now?
@@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.
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
I’m a nurse and I feel that women fall victim to this all the time. I myself have been there. Keep fighting!
Medical professionals can be so gaslighting... devastating
Doctors, like anyone else, will go to the most likely reason first.
@@bremCZ doctors are all different like anyone else. Some good some bad like anyone else.
You are not a bright individual.
" But I do because I love a camera" 👏😂 What a Queen. Stay strong and keep fighting.
That was my fave part too!! 🤘🤘 Get it Selma!! She is so beautiful inside and out. 💜💜
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.
Listen, but am I wrong or in After 1 and 2 he didn't seem to have the stick? Why?
I did! I love Selma. Those beautiful eyes, that strong, fighting spirit! Go SELMA!
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She's still got it, no matter what. She is my freaking hero!
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...
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 ❤
Still wearing heels what a legend!!!
Kay No Right?! my first thought was damn girl rocking the heels! 👊🏼
My wife has often complained that doctors don't take women seriously when they seek help.
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.
And men say sexism doesn’t exist.
@@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.
It’s true. It’s the “hysterical female” stereotype.
oh yes your wife is so right and it is depressing and draining
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
WhiteLilacc Hear, hear! 📣
Yes!
Prayers?? Who do you think gave it to her? Who gives leukemia, cancer etc to children?? Why pray to such a God??
LFC 77 You have your beliefs. I have mine. Carry on please.
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'.
I love how empowering she is! Her vulnerability makes her stronger, I don’t feel sorry for her but I’m proud of her and her strength
the fact that she wears high heels while she has that condition alone shows she's a warrior.
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 have MS. I thank her for speaking so eloquently about it. It is a difficult disease.
There's a Dr who since the 60s has claimed plant based diet stops MS flares. They strongly allude it cures it. Is that BS?
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
@@AkSonya1010 I think it's irresponsible of that Dr to make such wild claims. It seems cultish.
@@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
You'd never appreciate the gift of mobility till you lost it.
True.
Feeling it so badly
I can barely get around anymore, but I did take mobility for granted when I had it. Be thankful because things could always be worse.
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.
Yup, especially when you lose it young without warning and just wish you could go back in time and not take basic movement for granted
How beautiful can someone be?! She’s beautiful inside and out. She rocks MS!!
Hope she feels better soon!
To be honest I never paid much attention to her, but her beauty and strength in this video made me love her.
Didn’t dislike her but she always played unlikeable characters. Now I see her in a new light.
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 had to rewind it like 3 times when they said THE 46 YEAR OLD. Holy moly, she looks FANTASTIC.
Amazing right ? beautiful woman
I thing age has actually filled her out a bit and made her even more attractive in my eyes. She is stunning!
Not a line on her face
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
had you not mentioned i would have took her in early 30s. What an amazing brave woman. We take our life for granted.
My heart is broken. I had no idea she was going through this. What a terrifying thing to experience
Wow....I didn't know she was going thru this.
This is heartbreaking.
Me too this is Heart breaking
I know right. I hate to say it also, but having cared for people with MS in the past, I would say she has quite an aggressive form
Same! This just killed me
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.
She’s so fashionable!! From her hair, to her outfit, I just love her look. She’s also so beautiful and very strong.
@@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....
I was looking for this comment 😏
Agreed! She looks so classy
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.
Selma hasn't aged in 25 years. Wow. Gorgeous.
rilenixx I no right!! I think she’s stunning and proud of what she’s doing. I’m 34 in 2 days and she looks well younger than me lol 😂
I love that she calls herself a great mother. Mothers need to know they are great. 💜
💜💜💜
I agree with you 100% on that.
Being a parent is a difficult job
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!
shame on her! She sounds horrible. Have you found out what the problem is? btw: we love you too.
She wasn't the right one for you if she left for that.. you better off without her!!
She looks like she’s 25. What a classy lady. God bless her. God help her.
Sam I Am no 25 year old looks that good
This hurts my heart, I didn’t realize it was this advanced.
Flare ups can go into remission and are intermittent, so it is not predictable.
@@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.)
Same I was in alil bit of shock
@Lovatic BArmy I have no problem understanding your English and the points you're trying to convey. Just FYI :)
She's a fucking rock star! I had no idea it effected her voice. She's an incredible person! X
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 !
@Welsh Simon I LOVE IT!!!!
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 am crying. She is so beautiful and so strong. And so dignified.
Me too!
Me too
I cried when I saw her vanity fair pic!!!
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
Me too. She's so down to earth and so normal. She's a kindred spirit :'(
same here. bless her spirit
God bless
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.
Forza selma
Well done deligracy
Deli 😭❤️
Deli 😍😍
From an MS fighter, wheelchair bound.... I absolutely adore your channel! GO SIMS!
I have MS and was diagnosed in November. She is so inspiring to see how fearless she is in sharing. ❤ prayers that we will have a cure soon for us
Yes, we most certainly need one! I was diagnosed at 29 and I am 51 now...
I love how strong you are. My gf has R&R MS. I will never leave her side.
Sounds like a good man! Hope the best for the both of you 🍀🌠❤🌹😘💛!
David Williams dam how she doing
You are a man among men.
She's a lucky lady to have a good man like you. Respect
Were her a vegan at any point in her life? I wish her well!
her speech gets better when she talks more
Kat, that was something that I also noticed. Actually I think it is more me (my brain) canceling out the inconsistencies in her speech.
I noticed that as well - throughout the fluidity of her flare-up
She's very brave. Her son is so beautiful. I can't believe her doctors dismissed her concerns.
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
I have a friend like this.
Stay strong, Selma Blair! ❤️ ❤️
I Agree!...i had No idea this happened. She is even more beautiful to me
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!!!!❤❤❤❤
We're praying for you, Selma 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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
@@estellamcgowen4023 Search for help ok God bless you. 🙏😇
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
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I'm absolutely heartbroken . I'll be praying for her
Same here
@@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.
@@SnarkierThan-U-R yes this really hits home for me as my nextdoor neighbour growing up had MS
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!!!
46??? WOWZA!!! SHE LOOKS LATE 20S
Yep so true. I have great medical coverage and it took me forever to get a diagnosis when I wasn't feeling well.
What an absolute darling. So positive...I can’t believe she is 46, she looks STUNNING!!! God bless her. I wish her all the best x
The reason I like her is her eyes look deep black and deep black hair there must be some native that's why she looks so young despite stress, strugles
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 ❤️
This made me cry. She is incredible.
What a great person (and also Michael J Fox for showing her such kindness and support).
Omw I'm so sad didn't even know about her condition😭😭. Goes to show nothing is permanent in life and nothing must be taken for granted.
AMEN! Too many people start caring when it's too late....💝
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
@@SkittySk8616 Sorry to hear this will be praying for her
@@courtneypillay2606 Thank you so much! She is the strongest person I know.
Doctor's that don't take people seriously should be suspended for a year.
No they should lose their license.
No they should be fired!!
That would be every doctor I feel like 😅
Who in the world would give this video a thumbs down?!?!?!? This was an incredibly moving story.
People that just think they're better than everyone's else but at the end of the day a fucking rat is better than them!
They probably downvoted because they hate the idea she is ill. They probably meant no harm.
Why do you even care?
@@misterwinkybluff 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.
My thoughts exactly! Bless her. Kindness always wins. Their are some real asshole unhappy people in this world!
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.
walk along to another day You can’t fake MS. The scans and other tests would prove that she has it.
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.
Our emotions can have a great impact on our health. Stress is another big trigger for an imbalance in the body.
I saw that also - very interesting...
@walk along to another day maybe she's screwed up from MK Ultra
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 happens every day. It’s immoral.
Vrdd
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 has inspired me so much and helped my husband and son understand more of disease that I was diagnosed with at 40.
“But I do, because I love a camera” so strong, so fierce, so vulnerably beautiful♥️
I have had MS for 27 years. Thank you to Selma for your inspiration and bravery! You are awesome!!! Rock on, girl!!!
melissa richardson how is it now? :/? Are you doing better ?
Have you ever been a vegan at any point in your life? I wish you well!
I've had MS for 11 years and I really appreciate that she's come out here and give others hope. Well done Selma
God Bless you ❤️
She’s my new hero. I was diagnosed in March 2023 thinking my life was over.
She can’t bend her leg very well but she still walks in 5 inch heels better than I ever could 💗
Love her
Only women do that!
@@nickbarkas5774
Not true have you seen drag queens? They can do it all in heels
Because she was, is and will be a lady!!!❤️
@@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!
I’ve never cried watching celebrity interview until this one.
Totally
Strong woman. Amazing mother. A gift to humanity truly.
Selma Blair is not alone. One of actress Loni Anderson's daughters has Multiple Sclerosis, and actress Jamie Lynn Sigler, also.
Seeing this interview again after watching her recent one makes me so happy for how much her health has improved. So proud of her.
Same here! It's amazing the difference between her most recent interview and this one. It's like night and day.
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. 🥰
Very well said! ❤
I'm crying. I'm not a crier, I cried. SO TOUCHING. Thank you for raising awareness.
lol i understand but lets be honest here ... ur prbly a crier
Brandon Ospina Nuh-Uuuhh! 😩🤥🤫
Gosh, she is so beautiful and incredibly brave to come out like that. I’m amazed.
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!
im crying so much i cant see my screen... i just got over came stage 4 cancer and i hope she has the same luck ... such a great talent.
@@betharooskie1 you're awful at doing research. MS is not terminal. You don't die from it. And you don't stop breathing. It is different for everyone. Some have barely any symptoms and some have chronic symptoms. It is not fatal but it can contribute to other diseases causing death.
God is great 😇🙏 praying u stay in remission
@@betharooskie1 I have Huntingtons Disease which is terminal you lose all control of your body function and your mind eventually which causes death. MS is not considered terminal because it is a manageable disease. Huntingtons and ALS are not manageable and have no way to help slow down their symptoms which makes them terminal. Think and research before u make a stupid ass, ignorant comment.
@@betharooskie1 P.S. if you did "research" then you'd realize you were talking about ALS which is Lou Gehrigs Disease NOT MS big difference...
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She’s a diva with those high heels and a cane. Workin’ it! Love that she is being so real.
This breaks my heart for her. I wondered why I hadn’t seen her for awhile. She is so strong. Such an inspiration. Proud of her!! ♥️♥️
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!!!!
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.
Prayers 🙏. God is with you always . Go out and live while you can !
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.
@@teresamiles5929 Thank you so much for that 👏
@@ebonywhite1388 thanks to you my girl. Thank you.
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.
God bless you
How did you manage to write this comment? Is there some tool to help?
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.
I hope you totally heal
Shawn Hager God bless you Shawn! I’m glad to hear your vision and other abilities came back. Stay strong!
God bless her! I didn’t know about her sickness. I love her acting, I wish her recovery and health. God be with you.
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 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
Be strong. Feel free to contact me at email: subash.hazard@gmail.com if you ever feel down
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.
@@thatshowiroll5369 Thank you so much, I appreciate you.
@@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.
@@laurenkerby6335 Stay strong my mother has this and she had symptoms at least for about 7-8 years. I wish all the best to you both!!
What an AMAZING woman. Her spirit is strong and resilient. What an inspiration! Selma, thank you for being so brave! You are absolutely beautiful!
What a heroine!Xoxo sarah anne
Love Selma's positive spirit and beautiful hair cut. 💜 Keep finding ways to improve and cure MS. Thanks for the awareness.
Selma is so deep. Her bravery and honesty are humbling. ❤️
I just wanna hug her. I wish I could help.
DAMN!
46 is the new 30 apparently.
The camera is loving you too girl!
She is stunning isn't she. Beautiful inside and out.
Don't insult actual 46 yr olds lol she's a beautiful womam regardless of age.
Yea the first thing I thought was she looked better than ever. Bless her!
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
She probably don’t eat garbage processed food, exercise and has a solid skincare routine. If your weight doesn’t yo-yo your skin won’t take a hit.
I am over here in tears BUT also smiling because she hasn’t lost her since of humor 😭💛
"Sense" of humor
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'.😮
She is so dignified and very beautiful inside and out. I believe her MS will get better because of her positive attitude and perseverance! Keep being brave Selma!!!!
Its quite sad and shocking that she had to live with symptoms like that for so long before she was diagnosed.
Jennyinthewoods And that so many people (with different invisible illnesses) do.
Just imagine.
Twenty years of pain before my fibro diagnosis
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.
I am crying so hard. I lost it when she said 'in a body without control'
…but please consider that most of us go around most of our lives with a mind without control…
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.
I have had different symptoms going on over 4 years now. I get dismissed I'm really hoping its not MS my thoughts are with you.
@@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
Thank you Selma. I have MS and you are letting the world know what we go through. I sent this to everyone I know. Thank you!!! ♥️♥️
Me too!!!! 7 years no one belived me
With all the fake people out there it’s so refreshing to see someone like Selma being herself no matter what! YOU GO GIRL!! 🥰
She looks amazingly beautiful and ethereal definitely hasn't hurt her spirit
And it is ok if it did she would be no less human. Au contraire!
Oh my goodness. I had no idea this wonderful, brave girl was going through so much. Love and light to this radiating light.
128 thumbs down, what kind of person puts a thumbs down to this story???
Let's hope it's a thumbs down for the MS...
An asshat that doesn’t have empathy for someone else.
Tarayn Marissa yes let’s hope it’s for that reason. Otherwise, these people are totally heartless and don’t have good spirits.
The doctors that didn’t want to help her because «it was not necessary»
HUmans are so fucked up specie.
You can see and feel the tremendous effort she is putting forth-it brought me to tears...
I fell in love with her after that interview. You are amazing, Selma.
She's beautiful. I have liked her since Legally Blonde.
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.
In my book, that's called bravery.
I'm sending good vibrations to Selma Blair.
Wishing all the best to Selma!
My heart is broken watching this. I developed a customer/barista friendship with her, and she is extremely sweet and very funny. I looked forward to seeing her every morning. Sending you love and healing vibes Selma. You look so beautiful! Stay strong! Love you!
Shes so beautiful. God bless her. Thank You Robyn for doing this great piece and bringing light to this for other people.
My daughter in law was diagnosed with MS today. A beautiful young woman. My heart is breaking
I am so sorry....hope she is doing ok..
How is she doing?
Bless her
Please look into Dr. Swank's work and also Dr. McDougall's. www.drmcdougall.com - look into his "hot topics" section or search the website for multiple sclerosis. There is also a few good testimonials in his success stories. Getting diet very low fat, whole plant based vegan and no oils. Very worth the research. Best to your daughter.
I am sorry. Most people have a mild version. I know that isn't very comforting, but hoping that she has the mildest case. I have disability myself and it's rough. Sending prayers
I think Robin Roberts is hands down the most beautiful & people loving person I've ever seen.
The compassion she had in this interview was very mothering.
Robin is the next Oprah as far as I'm concerned.
I find her voice very relaxing and reaffirming. Love her investigative segments.
indiana hoosier her sister is the same
She's not fake, Oprah got very fake and egocentric. Robin doesn't have that. She's authentic.
Julz XD I completely agree about Oprah . And after robin was talking w the other hosts about Selma as tears were rolling down her face, she said they weren’t tears of sadness they were tears of job because the positivity and grace Selma had during an ms flare up. It was so honest you felt what robin was feeling..
Better than Oprah
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.
Also, My story is not as bad as your experience. Wasn't taking away from what you're going through. I hope you're doing better now?
Yeah some doctors just don't want to deal unless you bleeding out in their face to actually look you over
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.
Tiffany O'Brien your amazing. Thank you for sharing your very inspiring.
This month I was diagnosed with ms. I understand a lot of your experiences. I’m so sorry for the very hard things you’ve experienced. Thank you for being a voice for this horrible disease.