Toxic Positivity Is Not Helpful, It’s Harmful!..."It will get better; just be patient," I remember when my old therapist said this to me. We were discussing my recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. I was weeping and...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
New MS member...Hello , My name is fatima , i m 29.I m diagnosed MS a month ago . i will begin my medecin in few coming days . i m little...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Botox for spasticity ...Hi folks, I'm putting on my 'big girl pants' - moving on from piggybacking on others' messages, and posting my own query. 😉 Arguably my pants may still be junior...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Carry a Copy of Your ID and Insurance Cards on Your Phone...During the past year, there has been little reason for me to go places. I don’t know about you, but most of my “outings” have involved the pharmacy, doctors’ offices...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Ppms treatment ...Treatment forppms does anyone else think ocrevus is a waste years ago treated with cytaxon worked well I think there pushing ocrevus a little to much ...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Driving With a Smaller Tank: MS Fatigue...If there is a multiple sclerosis symptom that probably gets talked about the most, I would imagine that it has to be fatigue. That’s purely a guess on my part...Reactions0reactionsComments58 comments
My Free Pass Has Been Revoked...It appears the obligation-free summer I’ve enjoyed is coming to an abrupt end. I work in education and for 23 years I have been on an academic calendar, meaning when the...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
The life we face with progressive MS...Before we get the MS diagnosis, we know something is wrong with our bodies but don’t have the answers so we face confusion and fear of the unknown. Then we...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
MS Comic: Memory Fog...Memory issues and 'cog fog' are, unfortunately, common symptoms of MS. Whether it's remembering plans with friends or having issues keeping up at work, it can cause embarrassment and frustration...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hello Everyone - My first Post...On the journey of being diagnosed. I am 55 years old, live in Seattle and have been blessed all my life with good health. I have not always treated my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
7 Tips to Identify MS Triggers...There is no 'one size fits all' way to manage MS symptoms but by learning to identify what triggers symptoms for us personally, we can begin to actively troubleshoot potential...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
The Pain Outburst Cycle...“In the face of pain there are no heroes" - Winston Smith from George Orwell’s 1984. If you suffer from chronic pain, like the kind that can be caused by...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
MS Comic: Not a Doctor...Have anyone's friends asked them about their MS-like symptoms? Most of us don't have the clinical expertise to diagnose MS, especially on the spot. Brooke shares a comic of an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Medical Marijuana...I have heard, saw on TV, read in books, but I know zip about marijuana. I am 73 with MS since at least junior year in high school. marijuana wasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & AdviceMedical Marijuana
Fear of Mobility Aids...Recently, while discussing my article about the fear of falling, it came to my attention that there is another source of consternation on the flip side of that subject. While...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Finding Purpose in Life – The Motivator...The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to introduce the latest edition of The Motivator, now available in both print and digital editions! This edition’s cover story, “Finding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Research Offers Hidden Blessings for MS Treatment...I’m always trying to find the silver linings in situations. It’s not something I set out to do. It’s more a reflexive search for hope in even the worst situations...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pinprick Feeling in ear...Hi, Does anyone get a sharp pinprick type feeling in their ear ? I've had this on and off for over a year ... no one can tell me...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesSymptomsPain
Speaking up for people with disabilities...Having coffee this morning, I listened on the radio to Take Note: Ola Ojewumi On Speaking Up For The Rights Of People With Disabilities and you can listen to or...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesWork & Employment
The Problem With Those Almost-Falls...Many years ago, I had the privilege to attend a very comprehensive therapy center that specializes in multiple sclerosis. One facility housed physical, occupational, and mental health therapists. If you...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments