Disclosing MS On the Job: Why I Did, and Why I Didn't...The question regarding disclosure of your MS at your workplace is really a lot more complicated than simply deciding to ‘fess up...reactions15comments
My Name Is Tom, and Here Is My Story...Hello, My name is Tom, age 49. I grew up in the Chicagoland area until I moved to Portland, Oregon after a...reactions7comments
It's More Than Just Mind Over Matter...I thought it would be easy. You know, mind over matter, positive thinking, putting good vibes out into the universe and all...reactions14comments
What Having Poor Eyesight Taught Me About Being a Proactive Patient, Part Two...In the first part of my story, I told you about how growing up with poor eyesight taught me important lessons about...reactions2comments
Economy of Movement & Conserving Energy to Fight MS Fatigue...When you live with multiple sclerosis, the fight against fatigue can seem like a never-ending battle. If you’re like me, you are...reactions24comments
Flying Insects...This is more a question than a story. All my life I have seemed to be immune to flying bugs, they just...reactions6comments
To All Those Here Who Are Considering a Wheelchair...To all those here who are considering a wheelchair... When I first received my wheelchair back in 2018, I just assumed it...reactions5comments
My Guilty Conscience Weighs Me Down...“Don’t compare yourself to others. We are all unique.” This phrase is true. Multiple sclerosis by its nature affects each of us...reactions23comments
If person meets McDonald Criteria with symptoms, why no diagnosis?...Years of suffering debilitating MS symptoms permanently disabled but doctors say it's not MS and dismissed my illness....reactions1replyDiagnosis
McDonald Criteria PS...Sorry I forgot to mention about current disability... I am now unable to walk without walker or stand for more than 5...reactions2repliesSymptoms
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
