MS Caregiving ResearchHello Everyone! My name is Jacqueline Mercado, and I am a PhD candidate at the School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I...reactions1replyCaregivingAwarenessCoping
How do people with MS who need financial help but dont qualify for it actually make it?!?! I am drowning in medical debt and rising insurance costs… I am terrified of my future with MS…. Everything keeps going up…. I need financial help but i dont fit any “box”…. The MS society has no money to help...reactions5repliesCaregivingCostDepression
PPMSI need a caregiver ASAP…. The pain level is: 9 1/2 - 10 and I’m unable to do anything around the house…. I’m desperate I live in Allen,TX...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyCaregiving
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
Favorite Side KickMy husband. He's been doing more and more around the house and sometimes waits on me hand and foot. He can usually tell when I'm having a bad day by...reactionsrepliesCaregivingAwareness
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...reactions20repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingCaregiving
flu and MSI am providing assistance for my sister who has MS. This week she has developed cold/flu symptoms. She has no fever, vitals are all good and she is negative for...reactions2repliesCaregivingSymptomsTips & Advice
Taking care of a baby with one parent with MSI’m reaching out on this forum because I need verification that I’m not crazy or that I am. Back story : married in 2008, lost my first with to GBM...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingCaregiving
Traveling with multiple sclerosis My daughter is traveling on a airplane what suggestions can you give her and she is traveling to Florida...reactions7repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceTravel
For Caregivers, a Sixth Stage of GriefI'm sure we are all aware of the five stages of grief that we must endure when dealing with the loss of a loved one: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and...reactions6repliesCaregiving