I apologized to myself today ...I've been having a pretty rough few days with movement, and have been feeling low. And in pain! It's been hard. And I have been feeling negative toward my body...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesAwarenessCopingUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Active 3 days agoGood and Bad Days with MS...What does a good day with MS look like for you? What does a bad day with MS look like for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesAwarenessCoping
I propose an experiment....A lot of talk I hear of debate about how stress and anxiety effect MS. I have a VERY SIMPLE WAY to test this. Someone ask me questions about how...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
MS Impacts Those with MS and Those Around You...Those of us with MS are surely impacted every day of our lives, more so for some of us and less for others. Bottom line, MS turns our day-to-day upside...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Newly diagnosed as an October...I’ve been recently diagnosed with MS just started taking the dimethyl fumerate I’m on my second month. And I’m basically realizing I have to get a whole new frame of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I Feel Like I Have MS Today...Roses are red, violets are blue; every day is not a bad day, but some days I have the MS blues.Generally I can tell how I am feeling or the...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My physical symptoms come and go ...Hi I am curious to know if anyone else experiences times when MS symptoms mainly walking and balance problems completely disappear for a short time?. I have experience this several...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
MRI day! ...Oh my goodness. MRI day. Today I went for my cervical and thoracic MRI, so a longer appointment. I am still undiagnosed and waiting for answers, so of course I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisMRIs
Staring treatment ...Hi, first time on here. I got diagnosed about a year ago and starting treatment on the 1st November which will be ocrelizumab. I was just wondering if anyone has...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Got Stiffness and Pain? Me Too!...In my case, stiffness and pain are mostly caused by MS-related muscle spasticity and neuropathy. I’ll explain further. First, muscle spasticity. What is it? Simply put, it is stiffness due...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
It's my birthday! ...Oh what a feeling! Or rather mixed feelings. I'm turning 40, and in three days I have my spinal MRIs to continue on this path to a diagnosis. So I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
How A Sport Changed My Life...I’m now an avid equestrian (dressage rider), which has given me not just joy, but physical rehabilitation, a social outlet, a purpose, and have goals. After I was diagnosed, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingExerciseMental Health
10 Ways Smart Speakers Can Make Life Easier with MS...Managing a chronic illness can feel all-consuming: scheduling the doctor’s appointments, calling the insurance company, and going for the scans and infusions. This of course is on top of normal...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Challenges With Healthcare Accessibility...I was diagnosed with relapse remitting (RRMS) in July 2007. At the time of diagnosis, I was still able to work, drive, and be independent for the most part, although...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The unknown ...I have primary progressive ms. I was diagnosed 2017 . I had a couple of sideways falls , because I turned round quickly and completely lost my balance. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Hip Surgery ...Recently on my birthday, August 2, I fell and had to have hip surgery. Then I fell again and The rehab hospital on 19 August. I had to have Revision...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Had been diagnosed in 1996/...Hi all my friends! Well Yes I feel as if Im stuck un a rut. Most of the times after I accomplish some of my errands then I am back...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
gravity anomaly...22 years ago, I was diagnosed MS in Barcelona and predicted 6 months life. So, I decided to end my life on the Formentera island I loved. But, as time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Why now?...After a lifetime of abuse, failed marriages , taking charge of my life and myself. Finally being free and in a brand new town ,house and starting my life again...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Misunderstood again...I feel there is one huge issue with MS that maybe needs a bit more discussion, the issue of being misunderstood. Many of the symptoms we suffer are invisible certainly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
