Closer to the Word...I was diagnosed in 2016 but had symptoms in 2015. I thought I was just gaining weight and needed to exercise more...reactions7comments
Brand new. Looking for advice....I am a 53 year old woman with chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia. I have experienced pretty severe flares since my 20s that have left...reactions10repliesCoping
Ferdinand, My Greatest MS Hero...This past week, I came home from my monthly infusion of Tysabri to find something strange: a tooth. I was a bit...reactions15comments
Finally...I was diagnosed with a stroke in August of 2002 and put on blood thinners. My symptoms were slow speech and slow...reactions3comments
Who Needs Sleep? I Need Sleep!...I have written quite a bit about my multiple sclerosis symptoms. I have mentioned tinnitus, spasticity, gastrointestinal problems, muscle weakness, and muscle...reactions6comments
Bobbing, swaying, and vibrations inside my body - can anyone shed light on this?...I have been experiencing a feeling as if I am bobbing, swaying, and vibrations inside my body. I have had this for...reactions9repliesSymptoms
Has My Illness Stolen My Future?...When it comes to my life with multiple sclerosis, one thing has become very clear: In order to thrive in my day...reactions12comments
The Monsters Within Us...“You never know what kind of monster is hiding behind a friendly smile.” This quote was found in a book I recently...reactions30comments
MS Comic: Avoiding a Bathroom Emergency On a Date...Dating with MS can be difficult by itself. But even when a person with MS finds someone who they connect with who...reactions3comments
How do you suggest I find a new doctor and answers to my questions?...I'm lost every time I turn around something new is going on and I don't know what is due to this illness...reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
To Contrast or Not to Contrast?...Hi all...I wanted to get some thoughts on my upcoming MRI. I suspect MS and my neuro (though her suspicion is low)...reactions4repliesMRIs
Fear of Falling With MS...From my very first exacerbation (that I know of) to just a couple days ago, falling has been a pretty consistent problem...reactions22comments
To Contrast or Not to Contrast...Hi all – I’m in the waiting stage of trying to determine if I have MS. I’ve had quite a few symptoms...reactions2repliesMRIs
Words of Encouragement: Good for You!...Three simple words: good for you. These words are special to me because they do not ring with judgment but only encouragement...reactions3comments
Finding Yourself Again...I often try to remember a day, an hour, or even a minute of when I was well. When my life was...reactions10comments
The Inner Pain...I was diagnosed with MS back in 2017. It started when I lost clarity of sight on my right eye. I was...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Going for a Walk on a Humid Day...Those who are familiar with MS and heat sensitivity might assume that cold weather is better for people with MS. For some...reactions1comment
When the Only Place You Go Is the Doctor...A couple of weeks ago, I was scheduled for my yearly MRI. The standard "make sure everything is stable and that my...reactions11comments
Identifying New MS Symptoms Feels Like Opening Pandora's Box...Have you ever heard someone use the metaphor “opening Pandora’s box?” It is often used to refer to big trouble that can...reactions25comments
Get Out of My Way Yesterday!...Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays."...reactions10comments
