Once a fighter always a fighter....I was raised in Christian schools all my life until I hit high school, then my parents placed me in a local public high school. I was trying to tell...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS My Beginning, by Cheri Lee...It was the end of the summer 1997 and I thought I had the world by the seat of the pants. I was twenty-four years old and attending college, one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stem Cell Dreams...I know stem cell research is in its infancy, but I am still curious. Would it give me more mobility? Would I be able to climb stairs again? I'm certain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
To Lemtrada? or not to Lemtrada?...Hey guys, who of you here are on Lemtrada and how is it going for you? I've recently seen 3 neurologists (working together) who've come to the conclusion that Lemtrada...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My M.S....I would like to know a few things if somebody can help me. I have been on the infusions for 4 months. I'm not getting better...by far worse...I had a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Less is more...unless you're me...Choosing to do less is hard. I am a chronic underachieving overachiever though so hopefully by cutting back I will do less but do it better. It is a struggle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS Is Picking Sides...Don’t ask me how I come up with the titles to these articles at times because I honestly couldn’t tell you. I promise I’m writing about something that does involve...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Odd "smell"...From time to time I have the sensation of a very disgusting, sickening smell. It's mostly if I am under a lot of stress. The scent is so overwhelming that...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSymptoms
My Ultimate Archnemesis...Throughout my life I have faced the relentless demand fatigue places on my body and well-being. Of all of the crippling effects of this chronic disease, it is the fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing bowel issues...My husband has had MS for over 20 years and has just recently began having constant bowel issues - either constipated or or running - never a "normal" routine. We've...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregiving
"How can you even walk with numb feet?!"...My name is Marie. I am 22, born in Bavaria, Germany and I was diagnosed with RRMS only a month ago. To be honest, it almost was a relief to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sharing to Inspire Others...I want to share what I wrote last night. I was tired of giving this Monster my power, this was just my way of taking my power back. My hopes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where's more regarding primary progressive multiple sclerosis?...I am a 64 year old male, diagnosed 2 years ago. Everything I see and read pertains to RRMS. I have PPMS and never hear mention of this. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Physical Therapy and the Promise of Improved Mobility, Strength, and Balance...Every so often, the nihilist in me comes to the surface. Not in a late 19 century Russian let’s-kill-the-Tsar-and-exile-all-the-aristocrats kind of way--and definitely not in a modern day ISIS extremist...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
un diagnosed...I have had all signs of ms i finany find dr last year order test then lost insurance so no mri its really really scaring me lately im under a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
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Four Tips To Help You Get Better Care From Your Doctor And Pharmacist...“Sorry, but we never received your prescription. You better call your doctor.”“We sent your prescription refill to your pharmacy a few days ago. Call them back and tell them to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Diplopia treatment expectations...Hello, I have just finished 5 days of steroidal IV treatment for diplopia. I am not yet experiencing any improvement from that treatment as my double vision persists. Does anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
mild damage...I went to see my neurologist today, who repeatedly told me my disease was mild, the damage was mild, & I should be living normally. I'm not living normally; I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Aids in the home...Never ever thought, I would be needing them, but here it is. Walk In Bath Tub, I love them. we installed one a couple years ago, of course that means...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments