I propose an experiment....A lot of talk I hear of debate about how stress and anxiety effect MS. I have a VERY SIMPLE WAY to test this. Someone ask me questions about how...reactions15replies
MS Impacts Those with MS and Those Around You...Those of us with MS are surely impacted every day of our lives, more so for some of us and less for others. Bottom line, MS turns our day-to-day upside...reactions7comments
Newly diagnosed as an October...I’ve been recently diagnosed with MS just started taking the dimethyl fumerate I’m on my second month. And I’m basically realizing I have to get a whole new frame of...reactions1reply
I Feel Like I Have MS Today...Roses are red, violets are blue; every day is not a bad day, but some days I have the MS blues.Generally I can tell how I am feeling or the...reactions14comments
My physical symptoms come and go ...Hi I am curious to know if anyone else experiences times when MS symptoms mainly walking and balance problems completely disappear for a short time?. I have experience this several...reactions2replies
MRI day! ...Oh my goodness. MRI day. Today I went for my cervical and thoracic MRI, so a longer appointment. I am still undiagnosed and waiting for answers, so of course I...reactions2repliesCopingUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisMRIs
Staring treatment ...Hi, first time on here. I got diagnosed about a year ago and starting treatment on the 1st November which will be ocrelizumab. I was just wondering if anyone has...reactions4replies
Got Stiffness and Pain? Me Too!...In my case, stiffness and pain are mostly caused by MS-related muscle spasticity and neuropathy. I’ll explain further. First, muscle spasticity. What is it? Simply put, it is stiffness due...reactions20comments
It's my birthday! ...Oh what a feeling! Or rather mixed feelings. I'm turning 40, and in three days I have my spinal MRIs to continue on this path to a diagnosis. So I'm...reactions6repliesCopingFriends & FamilyUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
How A Sport Changed My Life...I’m now an avid equestrian (dressage rider), which has given me not just joy, but physical rehabilitation, a social outlet, a purpose, and have goals. After I was diagnosed, I...reactionsrepliesCopingExerciseMental Health
How The Only Sport I Could Do Irrevocably Changed the Direction of My Life...I was diagnosed in January 2014, and immediately lost so much functionality that I was unable to do any exercise nor sports. These were essential in my life, yet I...reactionsrepliesCoping
10 Ways Smart Speakers Can Make Life Easier with MS...Managing a chronic illness can feel all-consuming: scheduling the doctor’s appointments, calling the insurance company, and going for the scans and infusions. This of course is on top of normal...reactions7comments
When I Was Diagnosed With MS...So, I have MS. Specifically, primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Which means I always have it. It never leaves me. Walking, even standing can be a struggle. But if you look...reactions6comments
My Challenges With Healthcare Accessibility...I was diagnosed with relapse remitting (RRMS) in July 2007. At the time of diagnosis, I was still able to work, drive, and be independent for the most part, although...reactionscomments
The unknown ...I have primary progressive ms. I was diagnosed 2017 . I had a couple of sideways falls , because I turned round quickly and completely lost my balance. I have...reactions3replies
Hip Surgery ...Recently on my birthday, August 2, I fell and had to have hip surgery. Then I fell again and The rehab hospital on 19 August. I had to have Revision...reactions2replies
Had been diagnosed in 1996/...Hi all my friends! Well Yes I feel as if Im stuck un a rut. Most of the times after I accomplish some of my errands then I am back...reactions1reply
gravity anomaly...22 years ago, I was diagnosed MS in Barcelona and predicted 6 months life. So, I decided to end my life on the Formentera island I loved. But, as time...reactions1reply
Why now?...After a lifetime of abuse, failed marriages , taking charge of my life and myself. Finally being free and in a brand new town ,house and starting my life again...reactions7replies
Misunderstood again...I feel there is one huge issue with MS that maybe needs a bit more discussion, the issue of being misunderstood. Many of the symptoms we suffer are invisible certainly...reactions1reply
