MS Comic: Will You Still Love Me If...?...Talking to a romantic partner about MS can be hard enough, so is there ever a right time to bring up some of the more embarrassing symptoms like bladder or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Kesimpta (ofatumumab)...Kesimpta® (ofatumumab) has been approved to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) in adults. This includes clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease (RRMS), and active secondary progressive disease. Kesimpta is...
Depression Is Not Only Sadness...When I stop and think about the wide range of symptoms that someone with multiple sclerosis might have to deal with, there’s one that is both extremely common, yet frequently...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
walking on air...Has anyone felt like you are walking on clouds or air. That's the only way I know how to describe it. its like I have to think very hard to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Arm Drops Keep Reminding Me of MS...I am in the kitchen reaching for an onion when my arm freezes. I am holding a jar of body cream and my arm starts to drop. Whenever one of...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Devin's Tips for Cog Fog: Part Two...Recently, I gave some tips on how to combat the cognitive issues that so many of us with MS encounter (see Part 1 here). Here are some more areas to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Learning and Experiencing My MS...Over the years, I've shared my MS story and experiences multiple times, primarily through my writings. My audience has reached many people - from fellow MS-ers and others living with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Understanding My Relationship With Stress and MS...Stress is bad. It’s bad for everyone, but it’s really bad for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sometimes stress can cause a temporary flare-up of MS symptoms, but sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
MS and the Pathway to Resilience During a Pandemic...At this point, most of us have known someone who has contracted COVID-19 (and sadly, many of us know someone who has died from it). I can think of several...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MS Comic: Reacting to Life-Altering News...The days before and after being diagnosed with MS are a tumultuous, emotional time. Telling loved ones is difficult, and they may react in many different ways. It’s hard to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
"Silver Linings"...“Why does hair grow on my face, but not on the top of my head?!” This was the question my dad had written on the whiteboard for my neurologist to answer...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Please help interpret this written MRI summary....Hello, I received the following written MRI summary and my follow-up appointment with a neuro isn't for a month. Could someone please help interpret what was written? Thank you. Multiple...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisCoping
My Black History Influences My Life With MS...Each year, we set aside the month of February to honor and revere the grand attributes, various contributions to society, and the wondrous marks of strength, diligence, courage and/or martyrdom...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Bladder Urgency and Pain are Sometimes Caused by Infection, but not Always...Two of the many symptoms MS patients can experience are bladder urgency and pain. The feeling that you have to go again right after peeing. Constant pain down in the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Devin's Tips For MS Cog Fog: Part 1...Some of the most devastating symptoms I face because of multiple sclerosis involve my cognitive ability. Like many with MS, cognitive dysfunction has had a major impact on my life...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Has anyone purchased and used a life glider?...I just came across this and was wondering if anyone in the community has every heard or used one? I think it would benefit me since there are days I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAssistive Devices
Does Copaxone therapy need to be taken at the same time everyday?...Hello, I have been taking Copaxone for 7 months at the same time, I wonder if I have to give it at the same time every time?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
To Tell Or Not Is Your Choice...How many of you struggled with disclosing your diagnosis? Family, friends, coworkers, and other associates were all on the list for people with whom we could share the news. There...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Sacrifices We Make...For the most part, I tend to think my life with multiple sclerosis has gone well. Rather, it’s gone as well as it could, I guess. I’ve adapted, and despite...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What's your MS story?...How many years have you been living with MS? Which type of MS do you have? How has your life changed since diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments130 repliesCoping
