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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionCoping
My Mom My Worst EnemyFor a year now my Mom has been experiencing dementia/schizophrenia events. She lives 11 miles away but that does not hold her back. She can call 24/7 cursing me, accusing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Extreme exhaustion in arms and legsI have extreme exhaustion not pins and needles or numbness .it hurts and i have to rest about 15 before I can go on. I have hdopler has been done...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
I'm not allowed to be tiredHelp. I am starting to feel resentment and anger towards my sister in law. I am with her about 4 hours a day. She's physically independent but needs help with...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCaregivingCopingFriends & Family
Mysterious Chest PainI have a symptom where when I lay down flat on my back, the left side of my chest feels like I’m having a heart attack. The same thing happens...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingPain
Extremely painful hip pain, shin bones feel like they are on firRecently with cold weather, spasticity has taken a toll on my entire body. My hips are in extreme pain, my right arm , elbow (Osteoarthritis) losing so much strength, ear...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
It's my anniversary! And I'm doing my best...I finally married the love of my life last year, November 13, 2023. We had been together for over a decade, and after I lost my father and took care...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisDiagnosisCoping
Intimacy MS and intimacy. It seems unrealistic. My wife was diagnosed in 2012. We tried to stay optimistic. Yet due to my wifes symptoms of the MS hug and pain symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingCopingIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
Has anybody found a SHOE or some other kind of device that helps with foot drop?We got a message from a community member who wanted to know if anyone has had any luck with a shoe or other kind of device or aid that helps...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAssistive DevicesCopingTips & Advice
Recovering from Hurricane HeleneCurrently live in Coastal Georgia where we (mostly) sustained minimal damage from the storm (can't begin to say how grateful I am for that). Power and internet were offline, lost...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesCopingAwarenessWeather