Nocturnal Leg Cramps Can Ruin Your Sleep!...I only have 2 pain-related symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS): migraine and nocturnal leg cramps. I can usually nip the migraines in the bud with a large cup of strong...reactions5comments
Diagnosed after 13 year long battle! I'm mad!!!!!...It took 13 long grueling years for one doctor to finally take a chance on me. Started right after a gallbladder surgery. One month after. MRI showed brain lesions but...reactions6comments
Fighting the MS Cold...Catching a cold is no fun for anybody. But when you live with MS, it can really be disruptive. Just a few days ago, I succumbed to the common cold...reactions5comments
My Girl Samantha (Boxer)...I don't know many people who have MS here in the high desert of California. The heat is brutal and makes me hurt even worse than anything. My Father seems...reactions3comments
Just another day in my "take for granted life" when.........Hi! My name is Jaime. I was your typical cookie cutter wife,mom. I raised my kids, I worked, I took care of stuff that needed to be done at home...reactions2comments
The External, Internal, and Acceptance...I never knew that one of the toughest battles to face after my diagnosis was the one of external and internal expectations. My own expectations for myself, my expectations of...reactions1comment
DON'T KNOW FOR SURE IF I HAVE MS...Hi! I'm 64 and the MRI results showed bright spots within the white matter lesions. My GP told me I could have MS. I have an appt. at the end...reactions2comments
Silver Lining...It is often said that every cloud has a silver lining. My silver lining came true because of my M.S. diagnosis. I was living in New York and was newly...reactions6comments
Retired Paralegal...I miss the usefulness I felt working as a paralegal (Certified Legal Assistant), but when it became apparent especially to me that I could not keep up the necessary pace;...reactions1comment
"Inspirational" people...My rant today has to do with certain, seemingly well intentioned news articles. They often contain an embedded message that reinforces a myth about the nature of MS and those...reactions4repliesCaregiving
Experience with Gilenya??...So I have recently had to stop taking Tysabri due to a developed allergy to the medicine. I have taken Rebif, Copaxone, and Tecfidera, which have all been either resisted...reactions5repliesTreatment
What is everyone's take on Tysabri?...I have been on Tysabri for almost 2 years now. I have tested negative every 6 months for the PML virus. I have had no side affects that I'm aware...reactions15repliesTreatment
Momentarily Unsilenced...Have you ever noticed how easy it is to tell yourself or someone else "WHO GIVES A SH*T WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK". Reality is... you give a sh*t. I give...reactions3comments
Life changing......I was diagnosed after having a seizure September 21, 2014. By the middle of November, I had terrible vertigo and double vision in my left eye and haven't driven since...reactions2comments
Energy work and looking damn good....I truly believe in the value of "energy work." I have had MS for 13 years. I am disabled from working but don't look sick. My walking is usually good...reactions1comment
Do not understand Doctors unable to find MS Doctor...I have had MS since 1992, one year after my son was born he is now 26 with Autism. I have been under multiple doctor's care, I was just kicked...reactions2comments
Why can't I obtain my meds?...Why at the start of a new year is it difficult to get your specialty medication filled? Those of us diagnosed with MS know this issue all to well, as...reactions4comments
Numbness and Tingling When Sitting Down...So I've been having this problem for about a month now. Whenever I sit down, my arms and hands get extremely tingly and it gets very difficult to breathe. I...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Pets and Health...This month we're talking about how pets can affect our health condition. If you have a pet, tell us how your pet helps you cope with MS. Don't have a...reactions3repliesCoping
