The Reality of Depression, Anxiety, and Emotional Symptoms of MS...Many people who have MS experience not only physical symptoms like spasticity, pain, and weakness, but also emotional symptoms like depression and anxiety. Unfortunately there is a stigma associated with...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
HELP!! What do I do now?...HI all! I am new to this forum and am looking to be heard and seeking advice please! This is my 10th year since I was diagnosed with RRMS. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Dental professionals on occlusal changes in MS research...As practicing general dentist I’ve noticed that one of the first symptoms on undiagnosed yet patients is sudden dental occlusion ( bite) changes. They develop often pretty severe TMD (...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Intermittent Self Catheterization: A Male Perspective...We all know that MS isn't a one-size-fits-all kind of a deal. However, there are a few symptoms which are more common than others (for example Fatigue). The other biggie...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Light In the Dark World of MS...Hey MS.net family! My name is Drew and I live in the beautiful state of Maine. I served our great country in the Air Force, and deployed overseas to Afganistan...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Friend...I am in love with someone with MS. She is a health care professional, very aware of her situation, and active in the MS community. She had told me about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Play Ball...It was 1997 and I was playing centerfield for the Dallas Indians in a recreational baseball league. One particularly balmy April afternoon I lost feeling in my hands while warming...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Now what is it!...I had migraines since about 8 years old. The Aura and my arm would flip around. That's back in the sixties, parents figured probably I'd grow out of it. By...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What A Graduation Gift!...The year was 1992 and I had just graduated from my undergraduate college. The week was full of graduation parties and fun events leading up to either grad school or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Difficulty of Balancing Activity and Rest-and What I'm Doing About It...If I had a hundred dollars for each time I’ve heard staying active is the best way to preserve motor function, I’d be among the top 20 percent wealthiest people with...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Seizures...Has anyone else had seizures? I was diagnosed 24 years ago, had various symptoms, now I'm on GIlenya, wasn't experiencing much in the line of symptoms until I had 2...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
What People SHOULD Say to Someone Living with Multiple Sclerosis...There’s a marvelous piece written by Ashley Ringstaff called “MS & Things People Should Not Say.” It provides a solid list of statements people should never say to someone with...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
For Caregivers, a Sixth Stage of Grief...I'm sure we are all aware of the five stages of grief that we must endure when dealing with the loss of a loved one: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
Disability Insurance questions...I have been on long term disability through my past employer for about 10 years now. The insurance company required me to apply for SSDI and helped to get me...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & Employment
The Difficult Choices We Must Make While Living with MS...It’s no secret I’ve been ill on and off for the past year. With four added diagnoses all having to do with my digestive system, my MS has flared more...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Yoga?...I have found a new hobby that I absolutely love, and want to share with all of my readers! Yoga! As you’ve probably read in some of my previous articles...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for Managing Caregiver Burnout...You think we get tired of living with a chronic disease? Then just imagine for a moment what the people closest to us must feel – they have to get...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why I Don't Appear Happy for You...An open letter to my friends and family - I have to start by saying I truly do love you and your life accomplishments. I promise, I do. I also...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Let's Talk About Aging and Multiple Sclerosis...I was thrilled when I was invited to be a patient expert for the website LiveWise MS. Along with other experts (mainly nurse practitioners), LiveWise MS offers pertinent content for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sometimes I Wish It Wasn't Me...I’m just going to be honest for a second. As much as I want to say that MS doesn’t have me, I have to admit that my MS has a...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
