Finding Light Through Darkness: Accepting My MS Diagnosis...I read a poem that deeply resonated with me and my 18+ year journey with MS: I kept running away from my darkness until I understood that in it I would find my freedom...reactions43comments
Incidence of MS increasing...I've been wondering if the incidence of MS is increasing or if it is (a) just more public figures coming forward and/or (b) better diagnostics. Turns out it really is...reactions3repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
I need a support dog any references?...I'm now in a wheelchair full-time and drop things constantly. Was talking with a friend that said to check into this. Really not sure where to go from here, any...reactions2repliesFatigueCopingMental Health
Confined by Temperatures...If you’re affected by the heat or the cold – or both – the temperatures outside can sometimes make you feel like you’re stuck in your own house. If you...reactions15comments
Sciatica and MS...Has anyone ever had sciatica and had to explain to your family that even though it is similar to MS in some ways, it is much worse? For me, with...reactions4repliesTips & AdvicePain
Falling In Public...Ever have a fall in public? Ever caused a major commotion because of a fall? Well, I was at my partner’s niece’s Wedding just this past weekend and wiped out...reactions2repliesCoping
The tingling and the numbness......I have been actively being mindful of my numbness and tingling sensations, they are so prevalent in my everyday life. What are your experiences with numbness and tingling? For me...reactions7repliesCopingUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
Tipping over on my face...Hello again! it’s hopeless again… One thing I forgot to mention in my post yesterday was I started having a new symptom and I would like an opinion please. I...reactions3replies
Two really wowed ausproms...My noise always feels Like it’s dripping and my top lip is wet .but it isn’t! If my hand are the slightest wet, it makes me crazy. I can’t stand....reactions1reply
So many symptom ms & pain weakness ...Pa to my original ranking.. I just wanted to say that my symptoms are so bad and the chronic pain is so bad that I can’t walk. I can’t do...reactions2replies
So many confirmed MRIs for MS...Hopeless is back again! It makes me sad to read all the stories and comments about people who have MS And what they’re going through! It makes me equally as...reactions1reply
When It Comes To MS, You Can Call Me A 'Hater'...To have or feel a strong aversion, incredible dislike, or extreme disdain of something can sometimes be construed as hate. Hence, the person who inhabits said feelings may be deemed...reactions11comments
How is it that people with MS are still getting told off for being ill? (Long vent incoming)...I had the situation today that i talked with a woman from a self-help MS group near me and i told her about how my caretakers (in my mental health...reactions8repliesCaregivingAwarenessCoping
Can MS meds make recovery of illnesses like influenza longer? ...I am a 20 year old and just got diagnosed with MS this year. I take the med "Tecfidera". I've been having some form of influenza like twice since I...reactions1replySymptomsNewly Diagnosed
How involved do you want your partner to be? ...I am at the stage where I am just getting diagnosed (in my late 50s). Have had and seen the MRIs and there's not a lot of doubt what is...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
COVID boosters-no increase in relapse...Thought people might want to see this article: https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/multiplesclerosis/111539...reactions1reply
Navigating Public Spaces...Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) means embracing adaptability. Each day presents unique challenges, and as someone navigating this chronic condition, I’ve learned to adjust gracefully. My arms, the once-reliable tools...reactions20comments
I need help ...I have dropfoot and leg stiffness and I use a walker and sometimes I use a wheelchair. Is there any meds that can regain my mobility? My name is Taunya...reactions6replies
Wheelchair cushion...I have MS and wheelchair bound but able to transfer… I need a new wheelchair cushion for my wheelchair one that helps prevent pressure sores from sitting for long periods...reactions4repliesAssistive DevicesTreatmentTips & Advice
Call To Action ...Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, ALS. Most people know about these chronic neurological diseases. All of them do not have a cure, just like multiple sclerosis. But did you know that unlike...reactions3repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
