“This is the story all about how my life got flipped turned upside down.” (credit to DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh......This is a story of how I received a diagnosis, fighting for yourself, questioning yourself, and ultimately growing as a person. All...reactions2comments
Mixed Messages from Docs...Hi all, New here and in the diagnosis process. I had my brain MRI recently after a lot of new symptoms. PCP...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Deconstructing Disability Measures in People With MS: The EDSS...For many, the chief concern following an MS diagnosis is the likelihood that the disease will lead to disability. Disability is a...reactions15comments
MS, Is That You?...The best description I can give to people of what living life with MS is like would be to imagine if Satan...reactions8comments
Know the Signs of Burnout in Caregivers...It is completely understandable if my wife, or any MS patient, gets caught up in what is happening to her and forgets...reactions3comments
Need help with the diagnosising process...I am going through the process of being diagnoised with MS after neurological symptoms and clear blood tests, scans, etc. I believe...reactions4repliesCopingPPMS
Not coping ...Hi everyone, After dealing with some troubling symptoms I have started the testing for MS. I have already had blood tests and...reactions1replyUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisCopingDepression
PONS...Was reading a thread about a device that helps with gait. FDA just approved this in March. Portable Neromodulaton. Pons, It sits...reactions2repliesAssistive Devices
The Problem With Saying “I Never Let My Illness Stop Me”...This past week, I saw a widely shared tweet by someone talking about how harmful it can be when someone loudly and...reactions67comments
MS Comic: Working From Home...Dealing with MS fatigue and muscle weakness is still an issue, even when working from home. We get by with a little...reactions5comments
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
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...
Pain...Just as physical signals to move the body can be affected by MS, sensation signals can be affected, too. In fact, it...
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...
