Living on Faith and a Positive Attitude...My name is LJ, and I was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in December 2014. I have 16 out of the 17 symptoms of MS. It took roughly 7...reactions3comments
Numbness and pins and needle feeling...Hello everyone, I am new hear and have had ms for a while, but chose not to take meds for it as of now. I am currently having a flare...reactions10repliesCoping
Telling My Story...My Story Just like any other morning, the purposefully intrusive alarm blared and awakened me from my deep slumber to begin the day. As usual, the bathroom beckoned me incessantly...reactions5comments
Is getting a 3rd opinion a good idea?...I'll try to be as short as possible. I've had symptoms of MS for many years (approx 10 yrs) with first MRI showing spots on my brain. I originally was...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
It's a #SelfCareAware Soiree!!...As you know, the MS community supports one another in staying healthy and comforting one another when things go awry. Part of staying healthy is engaging in regular self-care. What’s...reactions4repliesCoping
The holidays took its toll on me and my body...Wow! I sure didn't think that having my children and grandchildren here to open presents for Christmas and having a small dinner would effect me the way it did. Because...reactions5comments
Steroids...Hello all from Canada. I am so surprised when reading postings about PWMS in the US about how early on and how frequently you are put on steroids. Here it...reactions3repliesTreatment
Weather and Multiple Sclerosis - Cold & Hot...January, my favorite time of the year. See, I grew up in Southern California which feels like every year gets just a little hotter. I mean, it was always warm...reactions12comments
Bandaid Solutions...A friend who is caring for her elderly mother recently mentioned in passing that a particular thing she'd done to help her mother was "just a bandaid". It was a...reactions2repliesCaregiving
Depression...Been diagnosed for a little over 2 yrs. Depression has hit all time high. The last year I've barely been able to work, my credit rating has plummeted, I'm about...reactions1replySymptoms
Open Letter for the Newly Diagnosed...Dear newly diagnosed, First I want to welcome you to the club that no one wants to join - the world of MS. I'm sure you are overwhelmed with this...reactions4comments
Advice on Finding a Good Neurologist...Upon being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) one of the last things on your mind is probably, “I need to do some research and find a really good doctor to...reactions14comments
Trying hard to stay positive...I have had back issues for about nine years. I noticed about two years ago my legs and feet were always numb. My back doctor said it could be MS...reactions1comment
Acting Like I Don't Have MS...I’m not a professional actor, but I put on one heck of a performance at work. You see, I have MS and I am afraid of my coworkers finding out...reactions2comments
Family members response to US...I am so ANGRY, and I don't do anger, I prefer PEACE. At Our xmas dinner my sister in law made a comment to me that still has me fuming...reactions1reply
Living Your Best Life...Isn’t it great that we have this wonderful forum to share our thoughts and feelings – many stories only MS patients will understand? Diagnosed with PPMS years ago, I have...reactions3comments
It's Okay to Ask for Help...It’s okay to ask for help. I am an extremely stubborn and self-sufficient person. I love knowing I can do things on my own, but one thing I’ve had to...reactions11comments
How Does MS Affect Your Sleep?...Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms that comes along with multiple sclerosis. In MS there is both fatigue and what is known as lassitude. Lassitude is...reactions28comments
Insomnia: My Initiation to MS...I am a insomniac and have been for 25 years. 1990, complete mental collapse resulting in hospital treatment and referred to psychiatrist. After relating my life history I was diagnosed...reactions3comments
