'PTmsD?' My post-traumatic MS disorder...I came in to this MS world kicking and screaming a mere 6 months ago and have already had a relapse. I am saddened at the instant change in my...reactions5comments
A glimpse into one MS Warrior's symptoms....It is MS Awareness week and so I thought I’d do my part and write about how MS affects me during my daily life. No two people are ever the...reactions8comments
Resentment...Resentment. It's a loaded word. If you mention the word to a psychotherapist, you'll probably be told that it's harmful and that you "shouldn't" be resentful. It's OK, they say...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Full Moon Arising...It was bound to happen, and it was bound to be me that it happened to. It was a cold February morning, one of those cold windy mornings when it...reactions2comments
Visitors staying - why am I worried?...So in 4 weeks time we have wonderful friends arriving from overseas and they are literally traveling to the other side of the world to visit us. We've known them...reactionscomments
To tell or not to tell in corporate America....Eight- the number of cities, hotel rooms with broken doors and ambulance trips alone...diagnosis "we think it is your heart but all tests come back negative." Then the defining episode...reactionscomments
Down With Busy?...I don't like being too busy. This is something I never thought about. Busy or not, I would get through the day just fine, even when I had been diagnosed...reactionscomments
MS, my little buddy...MS you are such a joker! You make me play the fool, but I will foil you from behind with a sharp poker. You do not scare me MS, you...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions14repliesSymptoms
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyCaregiving
"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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
