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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingAwareness
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesNewly 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsCaregivingTips & 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingCaregivingAwareness
Traveling with multiple sclerosis My daughter is traveling on a airplane what suggestions can you give her and she is traveling to Florida...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCaregivingTips & 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving
Would you like this?Hi there! As a fellow multiple sclerosis patient, it breaks my heart when people receive such diagnoses. An MS diagnosis is not the entrance to immobility and slow deterioration. After...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionExercise
Son expecting diagnosisMore than a year ago, my son (now 31) noticed his left leg was weak--it would sort of drag when walking. We thought it might be related to back surgery...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesNewly DiagnosedUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisCaregivingCoping
"Inspirational" peopleMy rant today has to do with certain, seemingly well intentioned news articles. They often contain an embedded message that reinforces a myth about the nature of MS and those...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregiving
ResentmentResentment. It's a loaded word. If you mention the word to a psychotherapist, you'll probably be told that it's harmful and that you "shouldn't" be resentful. It's OK, they say...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving