Eligible age to consider stopping MS treatment?...Has anyone's doctor told them that they were of an eligible age to stop taking MS medication? What was the conversation with your doctor like? What were your thoughts on...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTreatment
RIS...Lesions were found on my Brain MRI that was done for vision changes and ice pick headaches all on right side. No mass or stroke noted but was told MS...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Free at Last!...Today's a big day for me. At my last appointment, my neurologist looked at me and said, "You know, I've been reading some news lately that suggests that stable patients...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
ppms...diagnosed in 1994 at 50 yrs old. On MS meds for about 6-8 yrs. Dealt with recurring loss of balance until 2013. Had CCSVI procedure in 2013 which made a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingExercisePPMS
a strange bit of information...My wife knows when my MS is acting up. She cuts my hair. When my MS is acting up my hair grows very funny. It it lies down in every...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Living an Interesting Life While Battling MS...Yes, MS is challenging and alters your life in ways most people can’t even begin to imagine or understand. Our past life was routine - no thought or planning was...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Introduction...Hello, my name's Moses and I've got MS. I'm 70 years old Living in Central Florida with my wife, Kids and grandkids. I've had MS since I was 19 in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAssistive DevicesMental Health
Lumbar puncture ...I had a lumbar puncture in June and suffered so badly after with pressure headaches I had 2 weeks off work. I am still suffering especially when I cough or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Medication ...Dx’d 2006. Is there any medication, prescribed or otherwise, that helps with the instability?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
High School Graduation ...I was a senior in high school when I started to feel off. I felt drunk, bad balance. Had a drink at the wedding reception and felt better ! Weird...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Quitting Avonex...I am 77 years old. Have had MS since 1990. Been on Avonex since 2000. Recently my neurologist said he felt my MS had burned itself out and I could...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
A Valuable Lesson Taught to Me by My Fine Motor Skills...An unfortunate reality of multiple sclerosis (MS), for many of us living with it, is that over time it may take things away from us. Things like the ability to...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
A Kind of Relief...I waited for the leaden thump to land in my belly. I hadn’t expected a Jaws-style dolly-zoom or sombre pizzicato strings to pluck out a funeral march. But, as the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Shoes...The shoes that I found are Sketchers . They are light weight and easy to get on. I hope this might help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Health tips...Hi. You can get some knowledge how to cope with your disease on a webside https://multiplesclerosis.healthytreatment.org/ created by my friend. Good luck and take care!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
Medication Regrets...Do you have any regrets when it comes to your MS medications? The question alone can tug at your heart. With MS being so complicated, unpredictable, and a bit mysterious...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Wasted Time....Seems I've wasted 10 plus years waiting for a diagnosis. Now I have one how do I approach that diagnosis with family, friends and work?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDepression
Progression of PPMS...I was diagnosed with PPMS three years ago. I’m 64 now. When it all started I could walk and now after three years I’m in a wheelchair. I can walk...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesPPMS
Tai Chi...I am secondary progressive. I've been taking Tai Chi classes for about a year. I do the standing Tai Chi, however there are sitting Tai Chi classes as well. Studies...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
