My First Step...Brooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. The long...reactions2comments
The Relief of Diagnosis...Being diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final...reactions43comments
Spouse with Depression/MS - help with care...About 2 years ago my husband (37) was diagnosed with MS. It was only a couple months after we got married. After...reactions5repliesCaregiving
The Art, Pain, Benefits, and Joy of Being a Good Listener...My listening skills have been pretty good since childhood. It comes second nature (so many things do; ever wonder what comes first...reactions3comments
Has anyone with a similar experience as me been diagnosed with MS?...Three years ago I started getting some strange symptoms. The first symptoms I experienced were dizziness, bladder urgency and incontinence and headaches...reactions6replies
Lost and terrified. Does anyone have words of encouragement?...Crazy situation and I don’t know if I am in the right place. I've possibly had MS since childhood, but have had...reactions3replies
Where to relocate?...My daughter will soon receive results of a brain mri and lumbar puncture which are expected to confirm MS. If anything is...reactions2repliesCoping
Numbness ......Posted yesterday that doctor won’t give results until appointment. My issue is the results are in, noted in the patient portal. Called...reactions1replySymptoms
What Does "Be Positive" Mean?...Sound like a silly question? Being positive means being, well, positive, everybody knows what that means. But I say, not necessarily. To...reactions3comments
Waiting for results.......I had a MRI of my spine today. Waiting for results. Doc office told me doc will not give results over phone...reactions1replySymptoms
Struggling for Answers...I have been unable to work since last August. My first symptoms was tingling and numbness in my leg. Then it progressed...reactions1comment
Needing to Vent...I am posting this today because I simply need to vent. I am not looking for advice or suggestions because trust me...reactions5comments
Trying A Weighted Blanket For MS Symptoms...Getting a successful night of sleep is something that can be difficult for someone with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis. From...reactions32comments
Prescription costs sky high! 🙁...I had worked very hard since graduating college, and had climbed high up the corporate ladder. I was 36, newly married and...reactions1comment
Young and starting Tysabri with minimal symptoms...Hi, I'm Denise and i'm 29 years old. I was diagnosed last month and will be starting my Tysabri treatments soon. I've...reactions3repliesTreatment
I Walk Pretty Ok...Problems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, or a...reactions1comment
Is it MS...Hello, Six months ago I started experiencing numbness in my heal. Doc diagnosed me with joggers foot. In November I woke up...reactions9repliesCoping
What do you do about inattentive doctors?...I had two doctors tell me I present signs/symptoms of MS, the first was a urologist who then focused more on sending...reactions3replies
