It is a mystery........I feel I sort of have a not to exciting story.... but that is okay. 16 years ago I was having almost daily headaches but just poo-pooed it off. Then...reactions1comment
Compounded 4-Aminopyridine anyone?...My neurologist recommended the compound form because Ampyra 10mg was too high a dosage for me. I am diagnosed with "secondary progressive" MS, am 70 yrs. old, and have trouble...reactions5repliesTreatment
Feelings from a lonely soul...Sitting recalling events from a lifelong passed, I wonder how life became so cold, almost unbearable. My words and thoughts are rarely heard by others. Only by writing, can I...reactions3repliesCommunity Resources
JUST NOT FEELING IT...One of the many things MS has changed in me is my feeling of being 'connected'; to my family, friends, faith, grief and even my financial situation. I most often...reactions8comments
The advantages of MS...Let me first introduce myself before you read this so you can better appreciate my stance. My name is John, I am a primary/elementary school teacher from the UK with...reactions3repliesCoping
Waiting to see dr...About 6 months ago I developed a tremble in my right shoulder. At first I thought it was just nerves. I've been through a very trying past 2 years and...reactionsrepliesCoping
Ive got MS but MS don't have me...Hi my name is Sandy. I was dx'd with MS in 1987 age 27. The relapse I had was very bad to me. Numbness on both sides of body, slurred...reactionscomments
OMG! Are you Serious?...I have been a registered nurse for 5 years. I come from a family of nurses, my mom, my grandmother. This makes things so much more difficult, so to speak...reactions3comments
Is Vitiligo common?...Hi everyone, Has anyone experienced vitiligo? I know it is common in people with autoimmune issues. My mother, brother, aunt, and cousin all have MS, along with me, but none...reactions2repliesSymptoms
(Not) Born This Way...Later in May I’ll be marking the 13 anniversary of my official diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. Believe you me, the date won’t be punctuated by any festivities, but more likely...reactions5comments
How does one edit a post?...Is it possible to edit a post once is already on the site? I've tried using the edit function, but it doesn't seem to work for me...reactions4replies
Help for newly diagnosed...I was just diagnosed 3 weeks ago after experiencing loss of vision and eye pain (incorrectly diagnosed by 3 doctors as optic migraine) about two months ago. The vision became...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Clinical exam contrary to symptoms?...Has anyone ever had their clinical exam at the neurologist office come out differently than what you feel. I've had ON going dizziness for over a month now. Plus I...reactions2repliesSymptoms
A caregiver's mistake and a lesson learned...My fiancee Tracey is in the advanced stages of SPMS, and is also fighting a five year battle with stage 4 bedsores. Despite this, we still manage to travel from...reactions3repliesCaregiving
MS and Marijuana: The Story of a Skeptic Turned Believer...I’ve waited to discuss a certain topic because it can be a rather sensitive issue to some folks. This issue is the use of marijuana to treat symptoms of multiple...reactions40comments
Van Nuys Ca support Group...Really need one to go to. Can anyone help please?...reactions1replyCommunity Resources
Multiple Sclerosis and Jealousy...I recently wrote an article about the loneliness that those of us with MS or other chronic illnesses can experience. After talking with readers who also encounter this loneliness, I...reactions46comments
A big inspiration to me......I was diagnosed with "MS" in October 2013 and I was shattered in a million peaces my world had just ended. The first thing I thought of was how was...reactions2comments
YOGA...HI. DOES ANYONE IN THE SOCAL AREA TAKE YOGA FOR THEIR MS? BEEN TOLD IT HELPS. THANKS....reactionsreplies
How Do I Help My Support Team...How do I help my support team? My family & boyfriend do not understand my struggles. My family wants what used to be and my boyfriend is growing weary from...reactions3repliesCaregiving
