1. You don't look sick. (You don't look smart either, but I'm sure you are to some degree).
2. You shouldn't drink diet coke (or diet anything apparently) (SURPRISE! Diet drinks are NOT the root of all evil. Here's a tip: Reading stuff that isn't on Facebook, and IS backed by scientific study, is good)
3. OMG, this diet cures MS (There is no cure, shut your pie hole).
4. OMG, this vitamin will leave you symptom free. (Call the press, and all the MS neurologists, because apparently they don't know!)(Dumbass).
5. Aren't you gluten free? You should be.... (I'm mystified right now. A response is processing).
6. Try this herb; it helped my cousin's uncle's sister's friend who has MS. (Riiiight. If the herb isn't a medicinal strain of marijuana, then it isn't worth my time).
7. Well, aren't you taking your meds? (Why wouldn't I? Even though some of them outright hurt and make me feel even worse) Then why is your MS still bothering you? (Again, there is no cure)(Idiot).
8. Are you contagious? (Are you? Because I am starting to feel kind of fluffy headed).
9. You shouldn't eat meat. (Blinking in bewilderment at you, then walking away shaking my head).
10. What did you do to get MS? (Run. Right now. Or I'll punch you. In the face. With a piece of furniture).
11. If the heat bothers you...don't be in it, or move. (Oh well, okay. Thanks for that gem, I'll get right on that).
12. I heard a vaccine caused it. (Heard from...a reliable medical source immersed in the science of autoimmune diseases? No? Then fuck off).
13. Why are you dragging your feet (or foot)? (Because my brain is broken, does that not make sense?).
14. Why are you always so tired? It can't be that bad. (I'm loading my gun...you should probably run now).
15. Well if you are in remission, why are you on meds? (To stay in remission, you asshat).
16. That celebrity with MS seems just fine. Why aren't you? (Because I'm not rich and cannot afford every little thing that might help me to have a better quality of life. Like servants).
17. Are you sure it's MS? How can doctors be so sure? (Not dignifying this with an actual response).
18. Stop using MS as an excuse. You can't feel that way all the time. (Bitch, I will beat you in to oblivion. Turn and walk away right fucking now). (PS - Do you think we actually ENJOY living this way?? Or that there are fucking perks? You are a moron).
19. Maybe you just need to try a little harder. (Not really sure how any of us would respond to this appropriately or even inappropriately. Its such a ruthless thing to say).
20. Why don't you try a different medication, that doesn't have so many side effects? (Thanks tips. If I could, don't you think I would?).
21. You seemed fine the other day. (That's be cause I'm one tough son of a bitch, good at hiding the constant pain and un-wellness. Unlike some people who whine over a runny nose).
22. You slept all night, how can you be so tired? (What part of 'my brain is broken', didn't you understand in #13?)
23. Oh trust me, I know exactly how you feel! (No. You don't. Don't ever say that again. You have no fucking idea how I feel. Now go away before I give in to the sudden need to set you on fire).
24. Oh you should just exercise more. (Wow, you're brilliant. Thank you. I'm cured).
25. It really can't be that bad. (Nah, it's not. I'm totally pretending. Now fuck off. Quickly).
The original list was compiled and published by Penelope of 'Living Positively with MS' https://www.facebook.com/PositiveLivingWithMs
**I would like to conclude with: Yes, I am aware that some people say these stupid things because they don't know how to deal with a loved ones plight. But some people also just say these things because they don't care to learn or understand more deeply. So, this is not aimed at the struggling loved ones. Unless you're a loved one who is being a selfish bastard when someone needs you the most. Then you can piss off***
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