How do I afford MS?...I don't know how to afford this disease. I am 45 years old, diagnosed 1/2008, never married, never had childeren. I was on AZ Medicaid, running smoothly for 2 years...reactions7repliesCoping
I wonder, "why me"?...So when I was 14 years old, a freshman in high school I something told me there was something different about me, but I didn't know what that "something" was...reactionscomments
55 Life Lessons...I read Maria Shriver’s 60 best life lessons in honor of her turning 60. So, I thought in honor of me turning 55 - I will write my own life...reactionscomments
Do You Think Normal Sounds Are Loud, Painful, or Annoying?...Around the holidays, it’s fun to spend time with family and friends. However, multiple sclerosis may make it more challenging to enjoying that fun. This year my husband and I...reactions3comments
The Unveiling of My MS...Telling people about my diagnosis was something I really struggled with. I was scared people would look at me differently and that I would be seen as the “sick girl.”...reactions4comments
Devin Garlit...Devin was previously a health leader on MultipleSclerosis.net. My experience with MS goes back to childhood, well before my own diagnosis. My grandfather (and his father before him) suffered from...
The struggle is real....I was diagnosed 12 or 13 years ago. I can't remember really. Tragic events get blurry in my memory. But it gets worse. I was standing in church, eyes closed...reactions1comment
Silence is my name...What is in a name? My name is not really Silence, but Benjamin Franklin used it as a pseudonym, so can I. I am Silence and I have Multiple Sclerosis...reactions4comments
Pardon Me, Excuse Me, I’ve Really Got to Go NOW!...Have you ever been in line in a public women’s restroom and had someone fly past you and slip through a newly opened stall door to get to the toilet?...reactions45comments
M.S., my evil partner...Years ago I got epilepsy out of the blue and it took me a while to learn how to make decisions on my own proper! I got a brain operation...reactions3comments
Using Schedule A to find a Federal Job...I was curious if any one had any experience or suggestions about using the Schedule A selective placement program for applicants with disabilities to get a Federal job? I have...reactions4repliesWork & Employment
Help me sleep...Cannot get more than 90 min per overnight session. Might, if lucky get two sessions in overnight. Have tried MMj - vapourizer, then edible - cannot tolerate - clonezepam -...reactions1replyCoping
MY WIFE HAS M.S....Hi, Lorraine has MS and is taken Tecfidera, so much better than the shots. Gradually she is becoming worse and uses a scooter most of the time. Lately, she is...reactions2comments
MS was the only thing I focused on...I was diagnosed in 2007 with RRMS. I worked 12 hr days 5-6 days a week as a QA Supervisor in a food plant. The only doctor I made time...reactions2comments
It is what it is & I am slowly dealing with it......I am 37 & finally got diagnosed with RRMS after a year of tests and trials. It was a relief to finally know that I was dealing with some very...reactions3comments
Lesser-Known MS Evils...I love living in a world where I can Google anything and instantly have an answer at my fingertips. It especially comes in handy when you are living with a...reactions52comments
“That’s Normal, We All Do That!”...You know what really grinds my gears? Since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I have been dealing with this and I know almost everyone with MS has had this...reactions49comments
Makes us stronger...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
Strength...I was diagnosed several years ago with the illness. It's funny because if you didn't know me you would think I'm the picture of health. Well, the funny thing is...reactions8comments
Numbness and tingling in lips...I have recently been diagnosed with a mild case of MS. I have had tremors for years and recently developed numbness and tingling in my lips. I was wondering if...reactions4repliesSymptoms
