Active yesterdayWhat kind of cognitive changes have you had because of MS?Cognitive problems are something I discuss often (when my brain allows it). I suffer from memory issues, trouble concentrating, word finding, difficulty reading, general fogginess, and a number of other...reactions101repliesSymptomsCopingAwareness
Active 2 days agoMS and family/friends. Do they "get it" and how has that impacted you?Being diagnosed with MS can be pretty alienating. At times, it feels like you can only "get" MS if you get MS. Sometimes, no matter how much someone who doesn't...reactions14repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
Active 2 days agoloneliness, isolationAll of us strongly disabled are affected personally, including 73-year-old me. I detect no discussions here dealing with psychic crises. All I hear is "Get help" yet neither society nor...reactions2repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsDepressionAwareness
Active 2 days agoPositive acceptance of this monsterFirst time posting but have been reading the forums for a while now, so here goes. I was diagnosed in 2015 and it didnt really register and properly kick in...reactions5repliesMental HealthCopingDepressionAwareness
Active 2 days agoMS, Accidents and InsuranceHi, I wanted to discuss something I recently experienced after I had a bad car accident 2 years ago. First I should say I have been fortunate with a slow...reactions5repliesAwarenessInsurance & Disability
Active 2 days agoDisability stigma impacts self-esteemHave you had to deal with judgment due to disability or for receiving disability benefits? Living with MS is hard enough without the added guilt and self-doubt. It never fails...reactions6repliesAwarenessCopingInsurance & Disability
Active 2 days agoEvery MS Superhero Needs a SidekickWe want to know about your sidekick. Are they your best friend, your doctor, family member, or a pet? Share here what makes them the perfect sidekick to you. Feel...reactions536repliesCaregivingAwarenessFriends & Family
MS & Comorbidities! How do your other medical issues combined with your MS impact you?Many people who live with Multiple Sclerosis also end up having other health issues. These health issues combined with MS can present some unique challenges. I'd love to hear about...reactions81repliesAwarenessSymptomsCoping
Weird Symptoms I have been experiencing this weird sensation of my upper arms feeling like sweat is running down them and there isn’t. Then I received an MS newsletter bringing up this...reactions5repliesAwarenessSymptoms
How Does MS Awareness Month Make You Feel?March is here and that means it's MS Awareness Month. This is our time to highlight our illness and share it with others. In my opinion, it's super important because...reactions11repliesAwareness