I have had MS for a year and am thinking about getting pregnant, do y'all think it's safe?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Do I really need a wheelchair on vacation?...Hi, my mom has dementia and her dream has always been to go to Hawaii. So, she is taking my sister, brother, and myself to Hawaii next month while she...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Any treatment advice for alleviating an MS hug?...Chronic MS Hug 24/7 since 2004, progressively has gotten worse with time. The only semi-help I have found is a cooling vest around torso. Any other treatments that have been...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Does humidity make your symptoms worse?...We feel there is a strong correlation....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Does anyone use hand controls for driving due to right leg weakness?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does anyone else experience terrible nausea after a Tysabri infusion?...My partner is out sick for usually 2 days and typical anti nausea meds don't seem to help much. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to manage it?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Dealing With Toxic People...Having a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis makes life difficult. It can be an extremely hard life that requires a large amount of support. We often find that support in...Reactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Life Hacks for MS...What life hacks do you use day in and day out to help manage your MS? Join the conversation and let us know!...Reactions0reactionsComments51 repliesCoping
Why Some Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms and What You Can Do About It...A significant number of patients that go through the MS diagnostic process experience a disturbing pattern of misdiagnoses and dismissiveness from physicians. If you were one of them, as I...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
And advice for changing doctors after moving?...Hi. I'm new at the site bur not new to ms. I've been seeing my neuro for 16 years. However I moved and changing ms center is more convenient. The...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Phenomenal Package...It's important to me that with the limitations and woes of MS, my self esteem and confidence doesn't falter. I wrote this piece as a reminder to myself that I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pain Management Dr, Neuro too?...Hello, My pain management doctor is retiring that part of his practice. His practice is in Seattle , WA and I live in Portland, OR. I am willing to travel...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesHealthcare Team
I Have My Family...I have MS for the last 4 years, probably more. My injections during that time, have stabilized me. I am doing ok. I have loved my x-wife for over 40...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How is research and treatment for secondary progressive MS progressing?...Is there anything pertinent I should be aware of?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What do you do when one neurologist diagnoses you with MS and another disagrees?...I was diagnosed with MS in 2015 by my then neurologist. She kept prescribing me all kinds of meds for pain which sent me in a very bad experience. When...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
It's Not Like if You Had Multiple Sclerosis...In 2010, I was 19 when paresthesia affected one of my legs. It was a shy beginning of the disease. Even if I fell in the stairs, I wasn't worried...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
MS at 23...In just a few weeks it will be my 24th birthday. I can't help but think about how it has been almost a year since I started experiencing MS symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The MS (group) Hug...Several months ago I signed up to attend monthly meetings organized by the MS Society. I've been getting phone calls and emails about the meetings religiously, but blew it off...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
More Life Hacks for MSers...Nearly 2 years ago I put together a list of my favorite MS tricks and tips, and the responses that I have received from the MS community have been so...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments