MS and close to retirement Does anyone still work but close to early retirement? I have worked 35 years at my job and will be 55 in 2 years. I feel physically it’s time to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingCostCommunity ResourcesWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
Optic Neuritis/SteroidsHello, I don’t know if I will be diagnosed with MS or not yet but I have had optic neuritis for weeks. We have to follow up with further testing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSide Effects
Depression: MS? Genetic?Cope or medsI've been told I need to at least try Prozac for probably 10 years (MS diagnosed for 30 years). I'm scared to go down the path of mental drugs but...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingMental HealthSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
America living in Australia - worth it to come home?Hello. I was recently diagnosed with Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Luckily for me it was caught early and I was able to leap onto medication before the lesions had a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessCopingCostTreatment
Another Icky Flare up!Currently going through a flare up being treated with a 5 day solu-medrol treatment. We had to halt my last two dosages due to my sugars going too high now...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingMental HealthSide Effects
Any face to face meeting for the community?I am living in Melbounre Australia and so much want to know ppl that dealing with MS. I was diagnosed 7 months ago and i think it could be a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedFriends & Family
ExerciseI hope you all know how critical exercise is to living with MS. I have pretty severe balance issues and had been unable to get around much without holding on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Ignorance is gloominessMy wife was diagnosed last year. The discover happened by accident doing other tests. Doctors say she's lucky because starting the therapy at such an early stage gives her the...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedCaregiving
Other peopleWhy do people who know you have MS still ask why you fall or limp? And how do you reply?? It bugs the heck out of me!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingAwarenessTips & Advice
Progression without lesionsHi, I am experiencing new symptoms- skin burning, buzzing, and a heavy, cold feeling in my throat and chest. I had a MRI last week and received a letter from...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsCopingDiagnosisFatigue