Adapting...Before MS, Brooke's life used to be a "grab and go" lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After MS, her...reactions1comment
The Transportation Troubles of Chronic Illness...As I sit around my house, mentally pacing in my head due to boredom, I’m struck by a desire to escape. A feeling...reactions4comments
Has anyone had their doctor run this $19,000.00 test?...My MS doctor closed her practice, and I am trying to find a neurologist that works with MS. I found one locally...reactions4replies
How do you deal with time?...I have gone through the “let’s rule these things out” process with my PCP. I am now on thyroid meds and using...reactions1reply
In limbo!...Hello All! Last June I began having itching and a tingling feeling of my tongue, my PCP noted low vitamin b12 so...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Hoping for answers...About 12 years ago I had an episode where I had trouble speaking. I couldn't say my 's' sounds correctly and it...reactions4repliesCoping
Debating whether to get another opinion...Tl;dr: Had symptoms since October, got treated for strep but no signs of MS in any MRI's. Doctor's mentioned at first that...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
MSAA’s MS Awareness Month Resources Now Archived on MyMSAA.org...As MS Awareness Month 2019 comes to an end, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to share the new...reactionscomments
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
