No Insurance... Anyone else?...I have a MS (SPMS) No medical ins. Divorce Can no longer work(former trauma nurse) Have not applied for disability because I...reactions2replies
New DR is leaning towards MS after years of symptoms...what do you think?...I am browsing multiple forums to find people going through similar symptoms as me and looking for support we can give to...reactions2repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
World MS Day: Managing MS in Different Climates...May 30, 2021, marks World MS day. This day represents unity, awareness, and support in the global MS community. MultipleSclerosis.net is proud...reactionscomments
Overwhelmed while going through diagnosing...Grateful to have found this site, as hands on experiences is still the best in my opinion. And while I know there...reactions16repliesDiagnosisCoping
It's Okay to Have Fun!...When you live with a chronic illness, as I do, the idea of doing something fun can become complicated. Don’t I need...reactions8comments
Pain...Just as physical signals to move the body can be affected by MS, sensation signals can be affected, too. In fact, it...
What Are Common Symptoms of MS?...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body mistakenly attacks its own nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Nerves carry information from our...
Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)...MS-like symptoms can be caused by many things. Infections, injuries, vitamin deficiencies, and more can lead to neurological symptoms. But the symptoms...
Insomnia and Fatigue, a Dueling Battle..."You sleep like a vampire; we have to reset your sleep schedule!" My husband says this to me all the time. Most...reactions5comments
Glossary of MS Terms...Autoimmune In autoimmune diseases, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body. This can cause inflammation and damage to the...
Evoked Potentials Tests...Evoked potentials tests measure the electrical activity in the brain in response to certain stimuli. The tests stimulate pathways that send information...
Diagnosis...Diagnosing MS can be challenging for many reasons. The road to receiving a diagnosis often involves many of these experiences: It is...
Dating someone with MS....First I want to say I’m aware this isn’t a dating advice platform and that everyone’s experience with MS is unique. I...reactions6repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Have Gait Problems? New MS Device “Talks the Walk”...Walking isn’t always a problem for me (though talking might be!). But when I do get tired, my legs feel very much...reactions39comments
McDonald Criteria for MS...The McDonald criteria are guidelines used to help diagnose MS. For this reason, doctors need to take information from several sources to...
Generic Tecfidera...I am a 66yr old male diagnosed with RRMS 10 yrs. ago; Initially on Rebif for 4 yrs. Switched to Tecfidera 6...reactions2repliesTreatment
How an MRI Works and What It Tells Us...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common tool for diagnosing MS. The majority of people with MS have abnormal MRI imaging. MRIs...
Lumbar Puncture...A lumbar puncture is a short procedure sometimes used to help diagnose MS. It is also called a spinal tap. A lumbar...
Hutch ...I am 56 years old and I have ms and I have had four major surgeries and right now I think I...reactions1reply
How Can We Make the MS Journey a Little Bit Easier?...Like you, I have asked myself this very question time and time again. I have volunteered my medical data to research projects...reactions2comments
