TestingI’m currently in the middle of quite a bit of testing to determine if I have MS or another condition. I am convinced it is MS because then all my...reactions1replyUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisDiagnosis
Is extreme stiffness in legs a good part of the time... A symptom of MS?Already had back pain, degenerative disk. but about a year ago, I had a spasm up and down my back, and it's only been downhill from there. Months later, it...reactions1replyPainUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
I've always been the ride or die It's so very hard to admit my worst fear. I've always been the ride or die, the calm in the storm, the cheerleader in the background, the rock. I overcame...reactions4repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisCopingDepression
Communicating with family members I want your opinions and your experiences on communicating with family members. To preface this, I am still going through the evaluation process and fighting for testing with a lackluster...reactions7repliesFriends & FamilyUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Can 'flare ups' only last a few hours?Hello! I'm currently in a period of collecting a list of symptoms. Thankfully haven't had very many episodes this year yet, other than a numb fingertip, and numbness of the...reactions3repliesSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
How do I get my Dr to take me seriously?Hello all, first of all I have been trying to start this thread twice and it doesn't seem to be posting so if you see this more than once I...reactions2repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
The journey for a diagnosis continues!I just got the preliminary report from the radiologist on my recent MRI (brain with contrast), and great news! I don't have a brain tumor and have never had a...reactions1replyDiagnosisTips & AdviceUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Seeking diagnosisI haven’t been officially diagnosed yet. I had a couple of doctors tell me I was pre MS. But I just dismissed it, especially when I started feeling better for...reactions1replyDiagnosisSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
MS Diagnosis QuestionHas anyone been diagnosed with MS with lesions only in the subcortical and periventricular but not in (juxta)cortical or infratentorial regions? Thanks in advance!...reactions15repliesDiagnosisUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Typical symptom onset during a relapse?just trying to get an understanding of how symptoms come on with ms. I know it’s different for everyone. For the most part, i’ve had 3 consistent symptoms that i’ve...reactions1replySymptomsPainUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis