Just ‘One of Those Days’ With MS...The weekend was fine. No strenuous activity. I wasn’t under any pressure or strife. I simply went to bed; went to bed Sunday night and slept well. Then I woke...reactions3comments
The journey for a diagnosis continues!...I just got the preliminary report from the radiologist on my recent MRI (brain with contrast), and great news! I don't have a brain tumor and have never had a...reactions1replyDiagnosisTips & AdviceUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
How do I get my Dr to take me seriously?...Hello all, first of all I have been trying to start this thread twice and it doesn't seem to be posting so if you see this more than once I...reactions2repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Why I Workout – and What I Do When I Want to Do Anything But...I’ve said it before that one of the silver linings of living with MS is that I prioritize my overall health more. About 7 years ago I decided to start...reactions10comments
Liver Enzymes ...Has anyone had problems with their liver enzymes being in high range? I know the DMT'S can affect the liver. I have had to come of my medication due to...reactions1reply
Can 'flare ups' only last a few hours?...Hello! I'm currently in a period of collecting a list of symptoms. Thankfully haven't had very many episodes this year yet, other than a numb fingertip, and numbness of the...reactions3repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
Navigating the "How Are You?" Question With MS...It's a simple question: "how are you feeling?" But when you're living with MS, the answer is anything but simple. It's complicated and forever fluctuating. So how do you give...reactions26comments
Ampyra...I've read the early posts on Ampyra. My neuro started me on it two weeks ago. So far, no change. It apparently takes 6 weeks to have an effect. Meanwhile...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Working Out The MS...I was 22 when I got my RRMS diagnosis and faced a number of new health issues. I found it hard to continue my active life. Running and jogging had...reactions2comments
A Day Without the Shadow of MS: A Dream of Peace and Liberation...For many, a new day brings the promise of possibility, of opportunities waiting to be seized. But for those of us navigating the labyrinth of multiple sclerosis (MS), each dawn...reactions1comment
I'm kicking myself today ...Both literally and physically (but unintentionally with the physical). I've been journaling hard for the past couple of months as I count down to my MRI in two days. And...reactions6repliesDiagnosisSymptomsCoping
Internal vibtarions...Hi everyone. I have not been diagnosed yet but am going in for a brain, thoracic spine, and cervical spine MRI this week. Has anyone ever gotten internal vibrations and...reactions1reply
How do you plan on spending the Memorial Day holiday?...Holidays can be a wonderful time filled with joy, family gatherings, and special traditions, but they can also be quite stressful, especially when dealing with MS. How do you typically...reactions4replies
Eyes after Cataract surgery...8 mos ago I had my cataracts removed and I thought, wow! I will have perfect vision, NO,,,, at times I can't focus and get double vision. MY MS doctor...reactions1replyCopingSymptoms
Isolation and MS...I recently noticed that I feel very isolated since my diagnosis, does anyone else feel this way and how do you cope with it? I mostly noticed because I think...reactions4repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingFriends & Family
Does spraying water in mouth help ...Hi I would like to know if spraying water in the mouth of a person with ms helps stop drooling and possibly adding other flavors to the water...reactions1reply
Does Mayzent work for PPMS?...My first symptoms started about 18 years ago (I’m 68), and even though I saw about 6 or 7 neurologists, I was diagnosed with Primarily Progressive MS only 3 years...reactions1reply
I’m Seeing the Benefits of Aging, Bifocals, and MS...“Just read me the letters from the lowest row you can see,” the ophthalmic nurse instructed. “You mean there are letters in front of my eyes right now?” I questioned...reactions3comments
How many people are absolutely fed up with the unhelpful and unwanted advice???...All I want is to be heard. To be able to say what is making me struggle today. And I'm so tired of the advice. My muscles are jumping. It's...reactions6repliesCopingMental HealthFriends & Family
Not a symptom but......It's not a symptom but after 21 yrs with RRMS, I now am having to deal with skin cancer. Still need to get to the dermatologist that's going to be...reactions1reply
