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
Settling For the Best...After a long, fatigue-filled Friday, I opened my eyes early Saturday morning well-rested and hungry. To my surprise, I smelled breakfast cooking. I’m sure it’s scrambled eggs. I like my...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
It's Not That Bad...I've had MS since 1978, diagnosed in 1981, and I have been both RRMS and SPMS, and I'm now what a neurologist called "Burned out MS," and let me clarify...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
All Things Art with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America...For many people living with multiple sclerosis, creating and admiring artwork is a hobby that allows for expression in a unique and creative way without boundaries. Over the next few...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Let Grieving Stop You from Living Your Life....Grieving the loss of the life we used to know, it’s difficult. Gut wrenching. Thinking that all hope is lost. Trust me, it took me a lot of time, a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Muscle weakness...Hello, I am trying to figure out what is going on with me. Over the past year or so I have begun experiencing multiple symptoms and have gained different diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
MS Comic: Hair Loss & Self-Esteem...Many people with MS suffer a hit to their self-image after diagnosis due to feelings of loss or feeling betrayed by their bodies. Some treatments can cause side effects like...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Closer to the Word...I was diagnosed in 2016 but had symptoms in 2015. I thought I was just gaining weight and needed to exercise more. My left leg kept going numb. Finally, the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Brand new. Looking for advice....I am a 53 year old woman with chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia. I have experienced pretty severe flares since my 20s that have left me bedridden at times many days. Have been...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCoping
Ferdinand, My Greatest MS Hero...This past week, I came home from my monthly infusion of Tysabri to find something strange: a tooth. I was a bit perplexed at first before I realized it belonged...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Finally...I was diagnosed with a stroke in August of 2002 and put on blood thinners. My symptoms were slow speech and slow overall movement especially on left side. My left...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Who Needs Sleep? I Need Sleep!...I have written quite a bit about my multiple sclerosis symptoms. I have mentioned tinnitus, spasticity, gastrointestinal problems, muscle weakness, and muscle spasticity. I have shared far more about myself...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Bobbing, swaying, and vibrations inside my body - can anyone shed light on this?...I have been experiencing a feeling as if I am bobbing, swaying, and vibrations inside my body. I have had this for four years now. I have been to physical...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Has My Illness Stolen My Future?...When it comes to my life with multiple sclerosis, one thing has become very clear: In order to thrive in my day to day life, I need to have my...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Monsters Within Us...“You never know what kind of monster is hiding behind a friendly smile.” This quote was found in a book I recently read. I am a sucker for books that...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
MS Comic: Avoiding a Bathroom Emergency On a Date...Dating with MS can be difficult by itself. But even when a person with MS finds someone who they connect with who also accepts their MS, the challenges don’t end...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How do you suggest I find a new doctor and answers to my questions?...I'm lost every time I turn around something new is going on and I don't know what is due to this illness and what may be due to some other...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare Team
To Contrast or Not to Contrast?...Hi all...I wanted to get some thoughts on my upcoming MRI. I suspect MS and my neuro (though her suspicion is low) wants to do an MRI on my cervical...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMRIs
Fear of Falling With MS...From my very first exacerbation (that I know of) to just a couple days ago, falling has been a pretty consistent problem for me. While I’ve discussed the causes of...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
