Recent Diagnosis with MS...Good morning- Was just perusing many of the threads on the forums and didn’t see any specific topics that related to my diagnosis. I was officially diagnosed last week, so...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesDiagnosis
Self-Defeating Game of Comparing Yourself to Others...I recently read a post about the guilt of complaining about my MS when other MSers have far more serious cases. I immediately thought, “Why do that to yourself?” I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Secret Place, My Safe Place...My secret place, my safe place. When my pains overflow, when my tears overrun. When my body stumbles and crumbles. I reach to my safe place. I close my eyes...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Bathroom Burdens: Chronic Constipation and MS...Multiple sclerosis can cause all sorts of symptoms that in turn can create problems. One such symptom is chronic constipation. On too many occasions, evidence of this problem has surfaced...Reactions0reactionsComments50 comments
Does this sound like MS?...I have not been formally dx with MS but have so many symptoms. The burning sensations that I am having are moving from place to place within seconds. All over...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Body Snatchers Be Gone...MS can be an isolating disease. People on the street sometimes look at me like I am drunk. I smile and play along keeping them guessing. I do have daily...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Art of Moving Forward...“Golly gee willakers, I’m glad I have MS,” said no one ever, as they went merrily skipping and zip-a-dee-doo-daaing down the street. MS isn’t one of those things you long...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedNew To This...I just received my ms diagnosis today. Tomorrow my dr and I are going to talk about where we go from here. I feel glad my symptoms have a name...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesCoping
Support the MS Community with Your Holiday Shopping...The end of the year is the most popular time for people to support the causes they care about. These holiday year-end donations give nonprofits a boost as they head...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS, Diet, and Humor: Get Off My Lawn...I posted a controversial photo on Facebook last year: It was labeled “Paraplegic Twister,” and it showed a guy in a wheelchair holding a spinner with nothing but blue dots;...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Tips for Keeping Up with the Latest MS Info...It is quite a struggle some days to stay current on the latest studies, webinar presentations, and newly-released MS disease-modifying therapies. As a patient advocate, I want to keep up on...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Clumsy Me...I think about my M.S. every day. Now that my husband is retired, I think about it much more. He's very active, gets up early, and starts working on home...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Oreosdad...I’m in my mid-50s and have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for over a decade. It continues to progress and create new challenges but I continue to take on those...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Trouble With Social Cues: Social Cognitive Deficits With MS...Recently, I was talking to another person with multiple sclerosis, and she mentioned that she believed she was having trouble understanding when people were joking. She then asked me if...Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
No. You Can't Take My Life!...MS has been a part of me for over 30 years, but I have been determined to maintain goals, preserve old friendships and make new. I try to experience new...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Has anyone with RRMS had any experience with MS combined with immunotherapy?...I have RRMS and was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that has metastasized to my brain...looking for advice/experience/information regarding MS combined with immunotherapy..thank you☺️...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Hi all, please can someone give me advice?...Hi all, please can someone give me advice? For the last 18 months, I’ve been going downhill and when trying to get to the bottom of my symptoms, it tends...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
I Do Not Know How to Ask for Help...In the multiple sclerosis community, asking for help is highly encouraged! We are generous with each other. We share our time. We share our wisdom. We share our tips. We...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Frustrated...I'm 47 and have had bizarre symptoms for months now. It all started with blurry vision, my feet and hands tingle, night sweats, confusion, I can't write as my hand...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
