Getting an MS diagnosis can take a long time. When some people finally learn they have the condition after months or years of symptoms, the news is something of a relief. For others, it can be shocking. Talk with your friends, family, doctor, a support group, or a counselor about how you’re feeling. Your health care team can help you choose the best ways to treat your disease. MS affects everyone differently, so what one person with the condition feels may not be what will happen to you.