MS and the Need to Be Understood — Share Your ThoughtsWhat does being ‘seen’ or understood mean to you when it comes to living with MS? Let's talk about it!...reactions5repliesAwarenessCoping
Managing pain/discomfortI meditate, decrease energy use age by using a w/c whenever I can, and distract from the pain/discomfort in reading, volunteering, watching a movie, tv, listening to a book/podcast....reactions1replyCopingFatiguePain
Coping And Botox HemiFacial Spasms Who else suffers from this twitching from eye down one side of the face Turning inward?? I have been suffering from this for years, “Stress Related “ More...reactionsrepliesCopingDepressionCost
Have been having a lot of fatigue. I have been having a lot of fatigue the last few days. I don't know if it's because of the MS or not or whatever. I'm so freaking tired from...reactions6repliesCopingMental Health
Has MS Altered Your Driving Habits?If you’re still able to drive, has your MS created any issues that have forced you to make adjustments as to how/when/where you drive? If so, what problems have you...reactions117repliesTravelCopingTips & Advice
What kind of cognitive changes have you had because of MS?Cognitive problems are something I discuss often (when my brain allows it). I suffer from memory issues, trouble concentrating, word finding, difficulty reading, general fogginess, and a number of other...reactions102repliesSymptomsCopingAwareness
I've decided that it's time to return to my life.Despite many symptoms that I've learned really started in my preteen years and just slowly progressed, my neurological symptoms never stopped me until December 2023. Sure, sometimes they slowed me...reactions5repliesCopingUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
Losing independence I’m 47 yo and was diagnosed 14 years ago. I was in grad school and finished my Master’s (MS, haha). I was an elite swimmer since I was a kid...reactions1replyCopingDepression
🌷 Happy Mother’s Day 🌷To all the amazing moms in this MS community—Happy Mother’s Day! I know that living with MS adds a layer of challenge that most people can’t fully understand, but your...reactionsrepliesCoping
Positive acceptance of this monsterFirst time posting but have been reading the forums for a while now, so here goes. I was diagnosed in 2015 and it didnt really register and properly kick in...reactions5repliesMental HealthCopingDepressionAwareness