Does anyone else have problems with severe abdominal pain with their MS? ...Had severe abdominal pain back in the spring. Had tons of tests done - discovered a small hernia but that was not cause of my pain. They found no reflux...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
in dire need of a qualified personal care aide for 2hr/wkly...the topic is the whole story. i feel as if i was abandoned by the social worker on my sister's case. any advice/help in securing a reputable agency to fulfill...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregiving
Symptoms ...Showing results for 'I have not been diagnosed with MS but it has been mentioned. I feel like a hypochondriac. I started having intermittent pain in my legs, mostly when...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Need advice. ...I don't have ms but my roommate does and for the last week she went from no real issues to her legs being limp to getting what she says feels...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregiving
Late-life onset - some of your symptoms may be age, not MS...I was diagnosed with CIS at age 66, about 14 months after onset of symptoms in March 2020, when I was 65. I have found that some of my symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Navigating Social Events with Multiple Sclerosis...We were designed to live in community. It feels good to spend time with family and friends. We reminisce on the good ol’ days. We share updates on each other’s...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Changing from oral medication to injections...Hi Guys. As a newly diagnosed MS suffer. I have been taking Vumerity now for 12 months, 4 tablets a day is a lot, but that doesn't include all of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Disability Drama...Hi everyone! I'm Jen...diagnosed with MS 11/2019. I just turned 50 last month. Last November I experienced Shingles (for the first, and hopefully last time) along with Meningitis at the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCommunity ResourcesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Lifestyle changes with positive results?...I’ve recently been diagnosed with MS and am willing to make any changes necessary… I’m looking to see what lifestyle changes people have made that positively impacted their symptoms. Here...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentDiet & NutritionCoping
MS Advocacy 101 - Identifying and Seizing Opportunities Questions...Hey everyone! This forum is for any questions you may have for the amazing Cathy Chester, Brooke Pelczynski, Samantha Salvaggio Vanderman, and Joanna Bodner, who are joining us on our...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCommunity Resources
How to Perform Exercises in Bed to Reduce Spasticity...If you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), then you are probably familiar with muscle spasticity. Like a snotty teenager, spasticity can annoy you at the most inopportune of times. One...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Weird stomach issues...Hi everyone. I'm here because I was wondering if anyone else is dealing with what I am. I've had MS since somewhere between 2008-2009. Diagnosed in 2012. I've had random...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptoms
MS in warm/ hot ...My MS like cool are but not to cold, and the HEAT just kills me. I live in my room with AC on 24/7. Anyone else have this also? I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWeatherAssistive Devices
MS hug...How do you know when it an ms hug as apposed to anxiety, a muscle situation, or so many other things? I’m currently going through testing for ms. It’s been...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The 'MS Changes Things' Christmas-Time Reflections...Christmas is my favorite holiday for a host of reasons. Spiritually, as a believer, I believe that the true reason for the season commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Sister Diagnosed with MS at 28...wanted to share some difficult news about my sister, Kendall. Today, she received a diagnosis of MS at the age of 28. Kendall is an amazing person; she graduated from...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Multiple Sclerosis and Advocating for Better Times...What is advocating, you ask? One who advocates to bring change for a cause or policy, or pleads in favor of others. Basically to help make changes to benefit others...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Not So Fortunate Life...Whenever people ask me about MS, I find myself saying the same line; "I'm fortunate". I tell them "I'm fortunate that it’s not worse for me" and "I'm fortunate that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sure, I Have MS. But What About Me?...Exclusion and MS, or is it exclusion because of MS? That is a question I’ve struggled with for more than two decades. No one likes to be excluded, but it...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
2 years...no diagnosis?...2.5 years ago, when I was 20, I started having some really bad symptoms. Pain/numbness in my legs and arms, stiffness and tightness (especially in my chest), extreme fatigue and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisMRIs
