McDonald Criteria...2 MRI'S met criteria...lesions in all 4 MS locations... dozens of debilitating symptoms...3 TIA'S...several replapses... but my doctors say not MS that...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Life Changes with MS: Becoming a New Mom of Four...Wow, it's crazy to think I haven't gotten to write in over a year. If you haven't noticed, I have been a...reactions2comments
That Awkward Moment When It Turns Out Your MS...Actually Isn’t...Well, so much for a spoiler alert...I won’t blame the dumpster fire that is 2020 for this uninspired title, but considering this...reactions6comments
Mylar Balloons and MS Lessons Learned By Not Kissing My Husband...Three tethered mylar balloons still gracefully float above our dining room table celebrating a happy birthday. They are from Dan’s birthday celebration a...reactions1comment
My MS is Ganging Up on Me!! 😞...Hello MS.net, You all have not heard from me in a long time. In August, 2 weeks after my birthday, I slipped...reactions4comments
The Quest for Certainty...I believe most of us would agree that uncertainty is a familiar feeling. I'm the first one to admit that I can...reactions3comments
Can an MS diagnosis be made without lesions present on MRI?...Can a doctor can provide MS diagnosis based on symptoms without brain and spine lesion presence in MRI as per the new...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Top Multiple Sclerosis Triggers In the Community...While every person experiences multiple sclerosis (MS) differently, those living with the disease may share some common ground on what triggers their...reactions4comments
Always Believe in Yourself...Always believe in yourself. I am not afraid. I cannot let my fears take me, it will try, it’s grip is immense...reactions5comments
What Should Be on the Menu (Literally) for MS Patients?...As a caregiver who helps my wife navigate through a multitude of complex MS issues and decisions, it has become apparent that...reactions12comments
Time Out of Mind...Ever since my multiple sclerosis kicked in, I am suddenly the person who is late. I find myself running ragged trying to...reactions8comments
Longing For Belonging...The other day, I was fortunate enough to hang out with some friends of mine (socially distanced and in an open air...reactions32comments
Necessary lifestyle changes??...I'm recently diagnosed and about to start treatment. My husband has jumped into overdrive and wants to put me and our family...reactions1replyCopingNewly Diagnosed
Does anyone have experience with Tecfidera?...I was diagnosed last week and am about to start treatment. I have an appointment 1 month from today with another neurologist...reactions13repliesTreatment
Does anyone here use Kesimpta?...I started kesimpta injections, and I’m on my third week before I start monthly. Does anyone here use that treatment? What has...reactions33repliesTreatment
Undiagnosed...I started in March with numbness in my toes on my right foot. Then it has progressively gotten worse. I have numbness...reactions5comments
Physical Activity Helps To Reduce My Leg Pain...Saturday afternoon, I realized something extraordinary. I woke up that morning NOT in pain. I tried to remember when the last day...reactions12comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?...Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions1comment
