Sometimes you Just Have to Laugh...It took me several minutes and a whole ton of determination to finally reach the phone sitting on my kitchen counter top. I finally let out a sigh of relief...reactions2comments
The 50 Shades of MS Pain...My mom and I both live with MS, but we have had extremely different experiences with diagnosis, treatment, and symptoms. I sometimes find it hard to believe what a difference...reactions40comments
Life...It is hard for me to remember my life before MS. It was 1975 when I finally got the diagnosis, I was 21 and had had the symptoms long before...reactions1comment
Driving and Multiple Sclerosis; Independence...I can remember wanting nothing more than to get my driver’s license. I studied, I went to driver’s school, I studied some more, I practiced whenever I could and I...reactions29comments
MS Research Update 2015 Edition from MSAA...Keeping track of every MS-related study, trial, drug release, and other updates - and interpreting their clinical relevance to the MS community - can sometimes be stress-inducing. Fortunately, the Multiple...reactionscomments
Informational Website...Hello! My name is Erica. I was diagnosed with MS two and a half years ago and have been living relatively symptom free (at least flare free) for a year...reactionsrepliesCommunity Resources
You only live once?...There is a new phrase in the market know as YOLO but this doesn't satisfy my soul because You Only Die Once. So till that time God give us new...reactionscomments
TrialLink...While most of us know that new medicines to treat multiple sclerosis are being examined in clinical trials, few of us actually have the tools to access those trials. We want...
A VISUAL FOR FATIGUE...I have been reading a lot of stories about peoples varied experiences with the dreaded MS. The lack of understanding from our family & friends of our symptoms has really...reactions1comment
But I don't deserve to......Today, at my wife’s suggestion, I want to talk about an issue that pops up all too often for me. For me, having Multiple Sclerosis means having a fair amount...reactions14comments
Forearm crutches...Can anyone recommend forearm crutches for a woman that are well made and do not weigh a lot? I also would like to spend under $200....reactions5repliesCoping
My MS Riddle...Simply stated, riddles are just not my thing. On the other hand jokes, yeah I’m good with because they make me laugh--a good one that is. But riddles have never...reactions1comment
Becoming the Guy in the Wheelchair...I've recently heard from several people who are on the verge of needing wheelchairs, saying that my Wheelchair Kamikaze videos have helped them and their friends and families see that...reactions1comment
Wake up call...I was 27 years old when I went to the dentist and I said to him that I had a numbed face. He told me to go and see a...reactionscomments
Why Is It Not a Relapse Every Time I Feel Worse?...There are times when symptoms get a strong hold of me, making me feel worse for a few hours, and gets me worrying about relapses. Living with Multiple Sclerosis can...reactions17comments
Bella Italia - a first try on vacation with my MS...Since I am little, every year around easter my whole family (which comes up to about 30 people some years) meets up on a campsite near Venice, Italy. Every year...reactionscomments
Is my head in or out of the sand?...Yesterday was a step for me. I had my first ‘therapy’ session. I recently spoke with my neurologist (well, the PA) about some of the feelings I had been having...reactions1comment
Healthy Muscles...I am struggling through muscles power problem. They are being getting weak day by day but now I come to a point where it can not happen any more. The...reactionscomments
The Neurological Exam Explained...We have all had a thorough once-over by a neurologist, and chances are you see one at least once a year for a checkup and exam. Have you ever obediently...reactions21comments
Seven Year Shocker - Doctors Without a Clue...Seven years ago, my body began falling apart. My eyes felt like there was a film across them, and I truly felt that I was going blind. My body began...reactions8comments