How A Sport Changed My Life...I’m now an avid equestrian (dressage rider), which has given me not just joy, but physical rehabilitation, a social outlet, a purpose, and have goals. After I was diagnosed, I...reactionsrepliesCopingExerciseMental Health
How The Only Sport I Could Do Irrevocably Changed the Direction of My Life...I was diagnosed in January 2014, and immediately lost so much functionality that I was unable to do any exercise nor sports. These were essential in my life, yet I...reactionsrepliesCoping
10 Ways Smart Speakers Can Make Life Easier with MS...Managing a chronic illness can feel all-consuming: scheduling the doctor’s appointments, calling the insurance company, and going for the scans and infusions. This of course is on top of normal...reactions7comments
When I Was Diagnosed With MS...So, I have MS. Specifically, primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Which means I always have it. It never leaves me. Walking, even standing can be a struggle. But if you look...reactions6comments
My Challenges With Healthcare Accessibility...I was diagnosed with relapse remitting (RRMS) in July 2007. At the time of diagnosis, I was still able to work, drive, and be independent for the most part, although...reactionscomments
The unknown ...I have primary progressive ms. I was diagnosed 2017 . I had a couple of sideways falls , because I turned round quickly and completely lost my balance. I have...reactions3replies
Hip Surgery ...Recently on my birthday, August 2, I fell and had to have hip surgery. Then I fell again and The rehab hospital on 19 August. I had to have Revision...reactions2replies
Had been diagnosed in 1996/...Hi all my friends! Well Yes I feel as if Im stuck un a rut. Most of the times after I accomplish some of my errands then I am back...reactions1reply
gravity anomaly...22 years ago, I was diagnosed MS in Barcelona and predicted 6 months life. So, I decided to end my life on the Formentera island I loved. But, as time...reactions1reply
Why now?...After a lifetime of abuse, failed marriages , taking charge of my life and myself. Finally being free and in a brand new town ,house and starting my life again...reactions7replies
Misunderstood again...I feel there is one huge issue with MS that maybe needs a bit more discussion, the issue of being misunderstood. Many of the symptoms we suffer are invisible certainly...reactions1reply
Seizures in ms...My husband has PPMS diagnosed in 2017. He has just had a seizure and I was wondering how common it is in MS....reactions1replyPPMS
Here's to Hoping the Weight is Over...Is it possible to be hopeless and optimistic at the same time? Welcome to my world when it comes to weight loss as a woman who uses a wheelchair and...reactions64comments
Any relief?...I figured I would ask. I have not been formally diagnosed but I have a appointment this morning with my neurologist to review my MRI. I was able to get...reactions2repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisPainTreatment
Mysterious Chest Pain...I have a symptom where when I lay down flat on my back, the left side of my chest feels like I’m having a heart attack. The same thing happens...reactions8repliesPainCoping
My legs are burning with every step that I take!...I try to mask the pain, but honestly my legs are on fire! Moving and stationary, every position I'm in my legs are burning. The spasticity is awful. I'll move...reactions3repliesCopingSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Positive acceptance of this monster...First 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
Does anyone have occasional violent room going round?...Each time I have been lying in bed, looking at the ceiling, when suddenly I have felt as if the room was swirling and the ceiling fan has shot across...reactions11repliesFatigueSymptoms
Shaking and jerking ...My hands shake and at times my left leg will jump....reactions3repliesCopingSymptoms
Weird hair and spider feelings on my hand...I have had MS for 10 years and have been experiencing weird feelings of a hair wrapped around my one of my left fingers or a spider crawling on my...reactions3repliesSymptoms
