Challenge of Staying Hydrated With an Overactive Bladder...Avoiding the risk of embarrassing myself is among many of the challenges associated with living with the MonSter. I have encountered another...reactions12comments
The Power of Laughter...Quote - Lord Byron: "Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine." When did I first become aware of the 'Power...reactions6comments
Where to Go From Here......Well I have a long story as do many of you. I’ve been reading stories for a while now but I feel...reactions13comments
MS Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like MS and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
Side pain...For years I have had this pain under my ribs on my right side. The pain has come and gone. I would...reactions2repliesSymptoms
What MS symptom has the most impact on your life?...We can experience a wide range of symptoms with MS, and each of us is a bit different. I'd love to hear...reactions242replies
The Unexpected Consequences of Weight Gain...I’m frustrated and fit to be tied over media endlessly pushing misguided, mixed messages in my face about being overweight. For example...reactions2comments
Fearing the Future...Living with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we...reactions8comments
Do doctors accept Aetna, Medicaid/Medicare and can I take different medications?...Does any doctor accept Aetna, Medicaid/Medicare insurance and can you take different medications having MS?...reactions1reply
MS + Alcohol = ?...I've never found any hard evidence alcohol has any effect on MS, although I imagine it isn't ideal considering it generally isn't...reactions4replies
Needing a new Neurologist...Hi! I was diagnosed in 2001with RRMS. However, I have been declining the last 3 yrs, severely the last 6months. I had...reactions1replyCoping
Really?...After falling down and laying in the hallway for 3 hours too dizzy to move, I made it to doctor's and all...reactions5comments
Relapsing MS...Hi, I was recently told that I have MS. At first, I said, not me. So I went for a second opinion...reactions1comment
Let’s Talk About Driving Safety and MS...Having one’s independence is a huge concern for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Your freedom to move through your day unfettered...reactions27comments
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult Conversations...Have you noticed how difficult it can be to have a sensitive conversation with another person without being misunderstood? Why is that? Caregivers...reactions3comments
Why Self-Care is Important When Living with MS...My infant son looked up at me from his crib, smiling and cooing after a satisfying nap. I picked him up, changed...reactions2comments
MS with Kids...Children are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting -...reactionscomments
Field Sobriety...I go to my MS specialist every six months. At each appointment, we go through the same routine: check my strength, test...reactions38comments
