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
There Is MS Information Everywhere, But How Should You Use It?...One of the most common terms that we like to toss around regarding multiple sclerosis is that it’s a “snowflake” disease, meaning that we all tend to have different symptoms and...reactions11comments
Practicing Self-Care on a Budget...We’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care, and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. While some tasks are easier than others...reactionscomments
Menstruation Help...Hi all! My name is Ali, and I am an undergrad at Georgia Tech. My team and I are re-engineering tampon applicators for women who don't currently have the finger/wrist...reactions1replyCommunity Resources
Complain, Complain, Complain........Every single night, when I go to bed, I pray that tomorrow will be a better day. A day free from pain, fatigue, balance and cognitive issues. With MS the...reactions5comments
Ferne O'Neil...I have been fighting MS for 32 years for sure but was a eye doctor who told me go and see my family doctor. If I had seen a doctor...reactions1comment
Progression...I have had RRMS for over ten years. The last two weeks I have not been able to walk. I have to admit that it is not the same as...reactions8comments
Grateful...I have had MS more than 20 years. I lost my job and became bedridden for months. They even thought I might have had a stroke at first. But my...reactions1comment
Tired All the Time: Is It Sleepiness, or Is It Fatigue?...Multiple sclerosis (MS) may be a “snowflake” disease with many differences from person to person, but one symptom that plagues virtually every person with MS is the feeling of being...reactionscomments
