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
Trigeminal Neuralgia...I feel your pain....Unfortunately, Trigeminal Neuralgia seems to hit a lot of us with MS, especially those of us with lesions in our cervical spine. In layman's terms, it happens when lesions form...reactions2comments
I had no idea you had MS! It doesn't look like it!...Like many diseases, multiple sclerosis does not have a certain "look", nor does it affect only a certain "people". Too often, I receive comments from people that center around this...reactions1comment
Look Beyond The Surface, A Plea To Those With And Without A Disease...Recently, I came across yet another story from a friend with MS about how they were discriminated against because of their handicapped parking placard. This is such a disheartening thing to...reactions24comments
severe burning pain...Has anyone else experienced a severe burning sensation? Mine happens in my legs. It feels like I'm burning from the inside out. It comes on suddenly lasts about 5 minutes...reactions24repliesSymptoms
Provigil...I have had m.s. for 20 yrs, actually am doing pretty well over the past year and half. But I struggle with severe fatigue during the day, and horrible insomnia...reactions3repliesCommunity Resources
Too much for some to handle...I am determined not to let this disease define who I am but it does define what I am fighting through my diet and exercise regimen. I love baseball (the...reactions2comments
What is Normal, Anyway?...As I sat and drank my coffee this morning while my toddler napped, I thought to myself: I can’t even remember what life was like before MS. I wonder what...reactions2comments
The Torture That Is MS-Related Chronic Pain...I’ve been writing about my journey with multiple sclerosis for a while now. I’ve discussed a wide range of issues that I’ve dealt with over my many years with the...reactions168comments
Malaise...I don't know if it's because today is the shortest day of the year or I'm not feeling well or that I'm exhausted or that I'm sad that Christmas is...reactions1comment
New to MS...Hello! I woke up one day in June of 2016 to zero mobility in my left leg. I have went through 4 MRI'S, had my blood tested for approximately 30...reactions6comments
What day is it?...What kind of day is it? Is it a “need to hibernate” kind of day or a “life is good” kind of day? The instability and emotional roller coaster of...reactions8comments
I Miss Me Too...So this is probably really random, but it hit me recently, that in conversations I seem to say, “I used to….”, frequently. For instance, I was playing basketball with my...reactions35comments
MS has changed my life forever.......I was a teacher of handicapped students since 1992 when I graduated from college. I had two young children and a wonderful husband who supported me through my mother passing...reactions2comments
Work or SSDI?...I have not been officially diagnosed...that apparently won't happen until Feb when I go back to the neurologist. I had neuro psychological testing Monday, and can see where I'm just...reactions16repliesWork & Employment
I'm not a drug addict...The general public seems to think if you have MS and are on medication, then you are a drug addict. I take five (5) MILLIGRAMS of Hydrocodone 2-3 times a...reactions2comments
Post it note...I just read a story about fatigue from a gentleman named Devin. If only I could fit that awesome article on a post it note. I would keep one stuck...reactions5comments
Stable Disease Does Not Mean Symptom Free...Recently I was talking to a nurse; not my nurse, but someone who came to the house to help my mother with some new medication. During our conversation, I mentioned...reactions10comments
MS IS NO PAPER TIGER...Ask my daughter or anyone who knows me well and they’ll be certain of one thing I’ve always loved doing. See, I love watching documentaries (courtesy of Netflix of course)...reactions2comments
Faith and Illness...I started feeling ill with what I thought was the flu. The normal flu like symptoms, aching, headache, fever, and just overall ill feeling. What I thought was the flu...reactions1comment
