Why now?After a lifetime of abuse, failed marriages , taking charge of my life and myself. Finally being free and in a brand new town ,house and starting my life again...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
It's my birthday! Oh what a feeling! Or rather mixed feelings. I'm turning 40, and in three days I have my spinal MRIs to continue on this path to a diagnosis. So I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
How are you feeling this week?How are your mind and body feeling this week? What symptoms seem to be bothering you the most lately? Do any symptoms seem to have subsided this week? Emotionally, where...Reactions0reactionsComments111 repliesCoping
The emotional toll Sad to say that last night, after hours of my zings and zappers and spasticity going absolutely haywire... I was so exhausted and couldn't relax, I wanted sleep but couldn't...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
WalkingI use to walk the track at the schools. The fresh air and the sun always helped me so much. I found it cleared my head along with the pain...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesMental HealthPainTips & Advice
Spotlight: Temperature and WeatherWhether it's the summer heat or the winter cold, temperature and weather can have a BIG impact on many living with MS. We want to hear from you! Does the...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesCoping
Curious - how much and how well do you sleep?I have struggled with insomnia for as long as I can remember. I remember using a flashlight to read underneath my covers in bed in elementary school. I wake up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Mental Health and MSHow has your MS impacted your mental health? Do you ever experience anxiety, depression, or catastrophizing? What has helped you cope with it all?...Reactions0reactionsComments71 repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceDepression
My legs are burning with every step that I take!I try to mask the pain, but honestly my legs are on fire! Moving and stationary, every position I'm in my legs are burning. The spasticity is awful. I'll move...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Managing fatigue My fatigue is getting worse. I don’t know what else to do. I’ve talked to my neurologist couple times she doesn’t feel it’s related to my MS, which I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsDepressionFatigue