Wat does Immune Compromised mean?I was diagnosed in February 2022, and am still learning about my new MS life. I am on the Tysabri 6months, just been tested for JCV, and awaiting results. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsTreatment
New here and waiting on DiagnosisI recently was covered in itchy skin, unbearable itch that has not stopped for 2 weeks followed by numbness and tingling in various parts of my body, spinal pain so...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments81 repliesAwarenessCopingSymptoms
Disability 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAwarenessInsurance & DisabilityCoping
Even the strongest person can crackJust in case, this is new and good to be aware of: Call: 9-8-8 NEW Easy Mental Health Crisis Helpline https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/15/1111316589/988-suicide-hotline-number I hope this post doesn't get removed because it's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental HealthCopingAwareness
Seeking a DiagnosisGreetings everyone. I am happy to join this ongoing discussion board, although I have not been diagnosed with MS. I have been having various symptoms over the last ten years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessCopingUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis and climate changeI am 58 years old and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992. I have secondary progressive MS and am almost tetraplegic but do have minimal movement remaining in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessWeatherResearch & Clinical Trials
Life With MS at a Young AgeWere you diagnosed with MS at a young age (pediatric, middle school, high school, or college-age)? What was life like for you during that time? We're trying to understand what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesAwareness
MS Awareness Fact: We Need Resources to Live BetterMarch is MS Awareness Month and what most people are unaware of is that those of us living with MS need resources to live better. In fact, there is a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessCommunity Resources
It's MS Awareness Month. What do you do to raise awareness and what does it mean to you?MS has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. When I was a young kid, my grandfather suffered from the disease and moved in with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyAwareness