What once was simple..I vaguely remember the days when taking nice a warm shower was my Zen. Now, I nearly dread the daunting on-edge task. I find myself in survivor mode with all...reactions8repliesCaregivingSymptomsCopingAwareness
Does having MS make it difficult to manage "simple" errands?How does your MS affect managing and running "simple" errands? Do you experience sensory overload from stores? Have you found that they might not be ADA compliant? Maybe running errands...reactions54repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceAwarenessCoping
Long covidI just listened to a story on NPR this morning about new findings about the effects of long covid for people with pre-existing health conditions, such as MS.And apparently not...reactions1replyDepressionFatigueCoping
just simple Joe, but feeling lonely right nowit has been an interesting day, went to see my neurologist today but did not learn anything new. Makes me kinda sad but I have MS and that is not...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCoping
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...reactions2repliesWork & EmploymentCommunity ResourcesCopingCostInsurance & 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...reactions3repliesCopingSide EffectsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
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...reactions15repliesMental HealthSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceCoping
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...reactions10repliesAwarenessCopingCostTreatment
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...reactions4repliesCopingMental 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...reactions2repliesCopingFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed