How I'm Losing Weight Despite Being Lazy and Sedentary...It’s finally happening: I’m losing weight. High time that pendulum starts favoring the other end of the fulcrum. I was beginning to...reactionscomments
Phosphenes: Your Own Personal Aurora Borealis...One night while sleeping, I rolled over, partially awake, but with my eyes closed. I noticed something strange: swirls and flashes of...reactions66comments
What's In Your Toolbox?...Born into a family with a mechanically inclined father, I learned early on about tools. They were necessary to fix what might...reactions3comments
Medical history: opinion please?...Hi! Thank you so much for accepting my request. I wonder if there is someone who could please answer some questions I...reactions1replyCommunity Resources
Eternal Poverty: The Real-life Consequences of Living on a Fixed Income...Poverty, some people argue, is relative. It very well might be. I can introduce you to several of my poor relatives, not...reactions7comments
Hi, I Have MS......Not many people other than close family and friends knows that "Calie" is not my birth name. My true first name is...reactionscomments
Did I have a stroke? I'm only 24?...Eight years ago I awoke to the weirdest feeling in my life. Or lack of feeling, I guess, I should say. I...reactions1comment
Alternative Treatments...After three or for years of falling, limping, managing unusual fatigue, while out of town, a chiropractor asked to try a laser...reactions7comments
Retired...I was diagnosed in 2002. The journey has been no fun. Serious depression, wondering what is next. Actually suicidal at one point...reactions1comment
77 Degrees in February....What :-)! Planning early for and getting ahead of the heat....Yesterday it was 77 and sunny here in Philadelphia. We went to the Phil zoo yesterday afternoon, in February...what :-) ?? It...reactions4comments
Lost Time and More...I was thrilled to attend the ACTRIMS 2018 conference in San Diego, in early February. Who wouldn’t welcome the chance to be...reactions7comments
New study on Fish oil and MS - Anyone have experience or thoughts?...A study came out that relates a reduced risk of MS and eating fish (omega-3s). Does anyone supplement with fish oil? Have...reactions1replyCoping
Join MSAA for a Live Relapse Management Webinar in Honor of MS Awareness Month...Each year, March is nationally recognized as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. In honor of this month, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America...reactionscomments
Please Don’t Tell Me What I Can and Can’t Do...When it comes to living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), this is definitely one of my top 5 things that angers me above...reactions27comments
Home care vs. Nursing Home...I've been caring for my wife at home for many years, during which time her MS has progressed and her level of...reactions10repliesCaregiving
Patient 'Splaining and How to Make It Effective...Patient ‘splaining. We all do it. Heck, it’s part of the job description of a chronically ill person. When the doctor asks...reactions4comments
Cutting to the Chase About Self-Harm & MS...Content note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author's experiences with self-harm. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider...reactions16comments
The Yin and Yang of MS: Love and Hate...One day, while feeling especially reflective and pondering over the plethora of aspects that living with Multiple Sclerosis brings, I wondered how...reactions10comments
My Life & MS...The first five years were supportive and livable. Now, I’m too tired. I’m too tired to care about much. My marriage is...reactions4comments
