Life Echoes...I was a teacher of special needs students, and as such had cultivated and measured the physical, emotional and cognitive milestones of my students. I counseled patience and compassion to...reactionscomments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding PML and the JC Virus...PML and the JC virus have been in the headlines a lot lately following the death of a person taking Tecfidera. Today, I want to focus on PML, the JC virus, and...reactions6comments
Totally though it was a tumor, sometimes wish it was...It will be one year since I was diagnosed, I experienced headaches that felt localized in different parts of my head, I never considered them migraines, but the doctors did...reactionscomments
Too late for this to happen to me?...I was 39 years young, June of 1996, just had my second daughter . my 1st Dr, total me I was to old to have MS. Boy, but was he...reactionscomments
My life changed in one day!...I say my life changed in one day but looking back there were signs. I just didn't know it. I was active. I went to the gym 5 days a...reactionscomments
Ampyra and my PPMS journey..........My name is Ed ( aka - undisclosEd ), I am 65 years old, retired, and I was diagnosed with ppms on Aug. 14, 2014. My journey started on May...reactions2comments
My Health Insurance Guide...The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is excited to announce the launch of a new website section dedicated exclusively to helping the MS community better understand and utilize health...reactionscomments
Feeling worthless...I was diagnosed with the MonSter in January of 2000. I have actually had it longer.....my dr looked through my charts and saw I had symptoms since 1990 or so...reactions2comments
I Have What?...Why am I telling my story, because other MS patients share some of these views with me. Why me, and where do I go Next. This disease is a family...reactions1comment
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding the Immune System...The immune system is a fascinating and complex thing! In fact, scientists still have a lot to learn about the immune system and autoimmune diseases. But we do know it...reactions7comments
MS Fatigue - When My Tank is on Empty...A newly diagnosed person was asking about fatigue and I went looking for information to share. In the process, I learned a few new things about MS fatigue, but first...reactions64comments
Nasty Tongue...My tongue hurts everyday like needles and pins. I had a tongue biopsy from a ENT DOCTOR and he told me it was from my MS [Autoimmune Disease]. Now 3...reactionscomments
MS saved my life...I was diagnosed with ms in 2008 at age 50. I was a high functioning drug addict and alcoholic. The 2 years following my diagnosis was absolute hell. I lost...reactionscomments
Juggling potential caregiving with career change...I am somewhat new to the MS care giving scene, with my wife recently having a major relapse with her MS as a result of her recent pregnancy. She is...reactions1replyCaregiving
Pressing Past the Pain...I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2010. It started out as blindness in my right eye. I went to the emergency room and test were ran to show...reactions5comments
Nuvigil: Is My Solution My Problem?...I not long ago talked about MS-related fatigue and lassitude; I mentioned how taking Nuvigil (Armodafinil) seems to be my personal solution to my fatigue/lassitude. What I may not have...reactionscomments
A light at the end of the tunnel...I had set out yesterday morning to tell you all about my sh**ty summer and then everything changed. You see, since this May, I have been battling a nasty case...reactions4comments
Altitude...Hi, I live in Colorado and have MS. Over the last couple of years, we have visited family in Michigan, and while we were there, my symptoms have gotten significantly...reactions1replyCoping
Disabled accessibility at places we go...Hi: I was diagnosed with RRMS in 2008. I use a walker and scooter to get around. I created a website for contributors to review disabled accessibility of restaurants, attractions...reactionsrepliesCoping
Can MS Patients be Organ Donors?...I have a progressive form of MS. I was recently diagnosed (6 months ago), but I have been fighting the symptoms for many years. I recently discovered that I have...reactions3repliesCoping
