To Contrast or Not to Contrast...Hi all – I’m in the waiting stage of trying to determine if I have MS. I’ve had quite a few symptoms that seem remarkably MS-like. I have an upcoming...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMRIs
Words of Encouragement: Good for You!...Three simple words: good for you. These words are special to me because they do not ring with judgment but only encouragement. These words also make me feel more relaxed...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Finding Yourself Again...I often try to remember a day, an hour, or even a minute of when I was well. When my life was normal. When I could just throw my shoes...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Inner Pain...I was diagnosed with MS back in 2017. It started when I lost clarity of sight on my right eye. I was in denial for some time thinking that it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MS Comic: Going for a Walk on a Humid Day...Those who are familiar with MS and heat sensitivity might assume that cold weather is better for people with MS. For some, cooler temperatures does bring welcome relief – unless...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When the Only Place You Go Is the Doctor...A couple of weeks ago, I was scheduled for my yearly MRI. The standard "make sure everything is stable and that my medication is still working" type that most people...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Identifying New MS Symptoms Feels Like Opening Pandora's Box...Have you ever heard someone use the metaphor “opening Pandora’s box?” It is often used to refer to big trouble that can arise from something small. I am not a...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Get Out of My Way Yesterday!...Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays." But, with due respect, Mr. Emerson didn't have...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Mirror Therapy for MS Foot Drop...When it comes to the treatment of multiple sclerosis, I’ve long been a believer in a multi-discipline approach. Obviously, a good neurologist is critical in fighting the disease. However, our...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
MS Comic: Hiding My Reality Beneath a Mask...Many people in the MS community talk about wearing a “mask” that hides how they are really feeling. On days when fatigue and pain plague them, they still go through...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Why I Want to Change Doctors...Folks, if your medical care has gone anything like mine, you have probably met at least one doctor that you wanted to throttle right there in the examining room. Take...Reactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Listening to Your Body...Whether it’s progressing quickly or slowly, the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis can really lead you to question yourself. Am I fatigued or am I just tired? Did I fall because...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone experienced restless legs followed by extreme itching?...Lately my restless legs have kept me up at night but now it’s being followed by extreme itching in my legs – I know they are both symptoms and have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
All the Symptoms of MS but No Clear Diagnosis!...My fiance is a 38 year old male. He's been battling what he has thought to be M.S. for the past 7+ years. He was diagnosed after training for a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
13 Going on 30...Have you ever seen the movie 13 Going on 30? It’s a movie that came out in 2004, which is ironically the year I was diagnosed with MS. It has...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Has anyone experienced vision problems and loss of vision in one eye?...Hello. I am newly diagnosed with MS. I woke up the other morning with my right eye killing me and it felt like it was going to pop out. Went...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
The Great Big Squeeze...My 5-year-old son has a stress ball-type toy that’s covered in a net. I believe it is called a net stress ball if you would like to Google it for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MS and Hip Replacement Surgery...This is my 1st time posting in a while but I AM STRUGGLING!! I was diagnosed in 2004 and, at the time, I think I was experiencing every MS symptom...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Boring MRIs Are a Good Thing...Last week, I ventured to the local MRI center for my annual pilgrimage to get scans done to monitor my multiple sclerosis. I’ve lost track of how many MRIs I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
