I Get Tired of "Fake Fluff" Sometimes...I was diagnosed with MS on October 22, 2012. That day will forever be ingrained in my memory. Over the past five...reactions23comments
In Limbo...Hey everybody. I have not been diagnosed with MS yet. I have been diagnosed with so many other things though. Last week...reactions3comments
Please Don’t Be Offended When I Don’t Want Your Help...“Would you like some company?” a friend or family member will ask before a treatment appointment or a neurological consultation. Me: “Nope.”...reactions2comments
A Really Strong Woman Accepts the War She Went Through and Is Ennobled By Her Scars...My name is Haslie and I am 78 years old and diagnosed in 2010 with SPMS and may have had MS since...reactions2comments
Living with MS: Perspective of a Sister...Where do I begin? My sister was diagnosed last year with MS, and this disease has turned both our worlds upside down...reactions2comments
Why I Don't Appear Happy for You...An open letter to my friends and family - I have to start by saying I truly do love you and your...reactions11comments
Acceptance vs. Giving In...I thought my stubborn streak would be an asset when I was diagnosed with MS in 2012. I researched like crazy, needing...reactions8comments
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
