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By Matt Allen G - April 20, 2018

I love movies. I love how they can be used to tell so many different types of stories and evoke so many different kinds of emotions, not only by how they are... READ MORE

The Visible Man

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By Steve Woodward - April 19, 2018

One of the hardest things to deal with when first diagnosed with MS is the fact that, in most cases, you’re handed a life-changing diagnosis which isn’t really all that noticeable to... READ MORE

Picking Up the Pieces

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By Calie Wyatt - April 19, 2018

There are many moments in life that leave us feeling defeated, brokenhearted, and at a loss. The moments that leave you struggling and it hurts so much you feel that you can’t... READ MORE

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Startle response to sounds — anyone else have painful after-effects?

3 Answers Submitted By SierraNevadaSnowGuy - April 18, 2018

I have a severe case of sound sensitive myoclonus (exaggerated startle), similar to what others have reported. My startles often trigger painful head spasms, fatigue & disorientation for hours, sometimes days! Been… READ MORE

Confused about testing for MS?

2 Answers Submitted By debbielou - April 9, 2018

I am new here and have not been diagnosed with MS as of yet. I have been having a lot of symptoms over the past month or two and my rheumatologist became… READ MORE

Any tips for feeling overwhelmed just trying to do normal things?

5 Answers Submitted By Sylvia V - April 9, 2018

Seems that doing simple things such as laundry are just overwhelming for me. I feel as I have become a lazy person as I sit in my apartment. I’ve thought of even… READ MORE

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Your Stories

20th Anniversary!

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By wolff001 - April 19, 2018

I have lived with MS for 20 years. The first 15 years were a piece of cake and very manageable. Stay out of the heat! Deal with the occasional limp! Feel fatigued,... READ MORE

Possibly Have MS But No Official Diagnosis Yet… I’m Scared

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By veromana - April 19, 2018

I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis when I was around thirteen possibly a year or two younger, I’m now twenty years old. I had a sudden high fever as well as body aches... READ MORE

Resilience – Effectively Coping With Adversity

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By RuthGeller - April 18, 2018

Like most MS patients, I’ve been consumed by a disease that has changed my life. Acceptance of my restrictions, inadequacies and overall physical distress seemed impossible. I tried putting it into perspective... READ MORE

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