My Free Pass Has Been Revoked...It appears the obligation-free summer I’ve enjoyed is coming to an abrupt end. I work in education and for 23 years I have...reactions16comments
The life we face with progressive MS...Before we get the MS diagnosis, we know something is wrong with our bodies but don’t have the answers so we face...reactions14comments
MS Comic: Memory Fog...Memory issues and 'cog fog' are, unfortunately, common symptoms of MS. Whether it's remembering plans with friends or having issues keeping up...reactionscomments
Hello Everyone - My first Post...On the journey of being diagnosed. I am 55 years old, live in Seattle and have been blessed all my life with...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
7 Tips to Identify MS Triggers...There is no 'one size fits all' way to manage MS symptoms but by learning to identify what triggers symptoms for us...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
The Pain Outburst Cycle...“In the face of pain there are no heroes" - Winston Smith from George Orwell’s 1984. If you suffer from chronic pain...reactions20comments
MS Comic: Not a Doctor...Have anyone's friends asked them about their MS-like symptoms? Most of us don't have the clinical expertise to diagnose MS, especially on...reactions1comment
Medical Marijuana...I have heard, saw on TV, read in books, but I know zip about marijuana. I am 73 with MS since at...reactions17repliesMedical MarijuanaTips & Advice
Fear of Mobility Aids...Recently, while discussing my article about the fear of falling, it came to my attention that there is another source of consternation...reactions37comments
Finding Purpose in Life – The Motivator...The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to introduce the latest edition of The Motivator, now available in both print...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Research Offers Hidden Blessings for MS Treatment...I’m always trying to find the silver linings in situations. It’s not something I set out to do. It’s more a reflexive...reactions5comments
Pinprick Feeling in ear...Hi, Does anyone get a sharp pinprick type feeling in their ear ? I've had this on and off for over...reactions12repliesPainSymptoms
Speaking up for people with disabilities...Having coffee this morning, I listened on the radio to Take Note: Ola Ojewumi On Speaking Up For The Rights Of People...reactions8repliesWork & Employment
The Problem With Those Almost-Falls...Many years ago, I had the privilege to attend a very comprehensive therapy center that specializes in multiple sclerosis. One facility housed...reactions15comments
I am new to the group, and just need to talk to others who understand!...I was misdiagnosed with chronic pain syndrome, then fibromyalgia. In 2015 I began falling only to the left. That’s when they finally...reactions3repliesCopingAwareness
RRMS (PML) JC positive ...Hi I’m new, I have remitting Releasing MS I am JC virus positive which makes me have PML. Is anyone else in...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosisPain
What Convinced Me That Orange Is Right for MS...March and MS Awareness Month are behind us, so I have a confession to make: I really don’t care for the color...reactions7comments
Just Diagnosed...Hi, I am a 20-year-old woman and was just diagnosed with MS. I haven't obtained my medicine yet and my family and...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
MS Research & Anatomical Donations...Have you ever wondered what is involved with making an anatomical donation to further multiple sclerosis research? This is a question that I...reactions8comments
Is Your Eyelid Twitching or Are You Flirting With Me?...Have you ever been talking with someone and they ask you, “Did you just see that?” "See what?" you say. “My eye;...reactions25comments
