Care Giver Burn Out...It is very difficult to care for someone who you know is not going to ever be the same again (unless our Lord heals her). I am just about done...reactions3repliesCaregiving
Well? ...I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just before my 19th birthday (21 now) I wasn't surprised with my diagnosis as I already had a strong feeling that I did have...reactions1comment
You Know You Have MS When...You are probably all too familiar with the typical symptoms associated with having multiple sclerosis (MS). Things like spasticity, problems thinking, fatigue, and difficulty with mobility, among many others. However...reactions62comments
If life gives you lemons, make a gin and tonic......Five years ago, I developed optic neuritis in my left eye. I thought it was just a sign that I was getting old, my eyesight was failing and I couldn’t...reactionscomments
My Body Has Become a Full Fledged Traitor!...My body has always been on my side. In my youth I was a track star at my high school, excelling in short track running and high jump. As I...reactionscomments
We've Come a Long Way...I'm Cathy. I am 55 years old. I gave birth to my son in 1983 and had severe headaches after his birth but no MRI's were taken, they gave me...reactions1comment
Keep Running and Don't Look Back!...I was diagnosed with relapsing remitting in 1996. It was quite a shock. I remember driving home that evening knowing I had hit absolute bottom. Horrible dark and lonely feeling...reactions3comments
Live...As I wrote earlier I have had my share of difficulties with my MS.. Since I've been diagnosed I have learned a few things to try and stay intact with...reactionscomments
It All Depends......What am I talking about when I say, “It all depends…” Well, exactly that. Whether I’m making plans, answering how I’m feeling, deciding to go to the store, etc. Every...reactions2comments
Avonex helped me to stop the progress of my transitional MS...Diagnosed in 2007 of MS, the director of the Neurology department of the CHU of Nice in France suggested to start a therapy using either cyclophosphamide or Avonex. We opted...reactionscomments
MY 2013 ROAD TRIP WITH PPMS...My husband and I travelled a lot before I had MS. For the past twenty years, however--since the age of 47--I've had Primary Progressive MS, the last twelve years of...reactions1comment
Taming the MonSter...Taming the MonSter ~ Most people can’t imagine referring to their MS as a gift, but I do. In an odd way, I am thankful for my MS and how...reactions1comment
I'm Trying...I am now a 51 male with RR-MS now for 7 years and currently on REBIF. For the first 5 years I was on Copaxone. My recent visit to MS Doctor...reactionscomments
WOW...I never expected what was about to happen. I already have Crohn's Disease and wasn't expecting another one. One day I started to drag my right leg, this lasted about...reactions1comment
In Search of the Perfect Pair of Shoes..."A shoe is not only a design, but it's a part of your body language, the way you walk. The way you're going to move is quite dictated by your...reactions17comments
My Real Life Horror Story...Being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis has been the most terrifying experience of my entire life. My name is Samantha and I am fifteen years old. January of 2014 is when...reactions2comments
It started when I was only 14...Hi! My name is Grace and I am currently 17 years old. I have only been diagnosed for about 8 months. As a young girl, I had my first flare...reactionscomments
My MS anniversary...TODAY IS 6-6-14 I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS 8 YEARS AGO TODAY. Do the math, that was 6-6-6, the biblical "sign of the beast", aka Satan. That seemed a...reactions1comment
HELP!!! A fellow MS sufferer needs your help please....With permission from Facebook administrator. Dear MS group, I'm so desperate.... hope you can help. I have a housebound friend called Jeanne who has ADVANCED MS. She cannot walk without...reactions1replyCoping
My MS Story...Hello! I'm Angie. I'm 36 years old, I've been married 9 years and have no children. In fact, my husband and I have had fertility issues for 7 years. We're...reactions2comments