Did I have a stroke? I'm only 24?...Eight years ago I awoke to the weirdest feeling in my life. Or lack of feeling, I guess, I should say. I...reactions1comment
Alternative Treatments...After three or for years of falling, limping, managing unusual fatigue, while out of town, a chiropractor asked to try a laser...reactions7comments
Retired...I was diagnosed in 2002. The journey has been no fun. Serious depression, wondering what is next. Actually suicidal at one point...reactions1comment
77 Degrees in February....What :-)! Planning early for and getting ahead of the heat....Yesterday it was 77 and sunny here in Philadelphia. We went to the Phil zoo yesterday afternoon, in February...what :-) ?? It...reactions4comments
My Life & MS...The first five years were supportive and livable. Now, I’m too tired. I’m too tired to care about much. My marriage is...reactions4comments
Carrying On Anyway...I get antsy in support groups. Even after 30 years, I’ve not learned how to be at ease talking about my relationship...reactions9comments
Empowered to Live Beyond Effects of MS...I’m not sharing with you an essay dedicated to celebrating my MS Diagnosis Day anniversary, but let me get this out of...reactions1comment
Our Scars Are Beautiful...I saw a movie recently. I don’t remember much about it, but at the end, the heroine of the movie was saved...reactions2comments
Unholy Trifecta...Six years ago, MS joined my moderate depression and anxiety to completely tear me down. I'm happy to report that by the...reactions4comments
Living appointment to appointment...This is by far the biggest challenge I have ever faced in my 45 years on Earth. More challenging than being a...reactions3comments
My Beginning...It happened simply, without warning, no reason. When I woke, there was white, endless, empty white. Half of my vision was missing...reactions6comments
There's Only One You...Have you seen a current commercial for almond milk where a very average middle age man is swimming his own personal best...reactions4comments
elliebuzynski...I am a 76 yr old former Registered Nurse. I was 39 at the time of my first symptoms. I am PPMS...reactions5comments
Sometimes I Want to Disappear...There are days when I feel the weight of Multiple Sclerosis. I feel it emotionally. I feel it physically. On these days...reactions4comments
Advanced MS - Horrible, Haunting Ugly Beast...Dear everyone, I will be speaking for my mom who was diagnosed with MS in 2004. She is now 70 years old...reactions2comments
Reflections and Observations...Quote-Sir Edmund Hillary: "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves". It's January and we've ushered in the New Year. The...reactions6comments
Out of Rainbows...I used to be the person that could find a rainbow in any given situation. It actually was annoying to those closest...reactions1comment
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments