How do you best advocate for yourself?Hello- I am very new to this so I will attempt to be brief but it won't be. 8 year ago I believe I had my first major "flare" that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Symptoms changing by the hour???It seems for the past two of these weeks my symptoms are coming and going by the hour. And are worse at night. Numbness tingling face pain bladder walking. My...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Can you have hemorrhage in eye with Optic Neuritis?I was first diagnosed when I went to ER with Optic Neuritis. MRI showed a lot of lesions. Neuro and Opthalmologist called in to ER said it WAS Optic Neuritis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How can I get my doctor to test for MS?I have not been tested for MS although I present with about 95% of the symptoms. How can I get my doctor to test? I do not have insurance. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Anyone familiar with Tysabri?I go for my first dosage the 26th just wondering about side effects and if it has a good effect on symptoms....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does everyone with MS have oligoclonal bands in CSF?I was first diagnosed when I went to ER with Optic Neuritis. MRI showed a lot of lesions but NO oligoclonal bands....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
New symptom?HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!! :D It started simple enough with what felt like a pinched nerve with a slight burning sensation in the tricep area of the back side of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Some days are harder than others. How do you manage the tougher days?Reactions0reactionsComments29 replies
New study on Fish oil and MS - Anyone have experience or thoughts?A study came out that relates a reduced risk of MS and eating fish (omega-3s). Does anyone supplement with fish oil? Have you noticed a difference? Should we be cooking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping