That MS Place is Mine...I had to be honest with myself. That is, after spending seemingly immeasurable moments which accumulated into both restless and weepy hours. You know, those unplanned times of unwelcomed feelings...reactionscomments
Music festivals and MS...Festival season is upon us, and our friends at this point might be pressuring us to join them there at least for one day. An evil temptation for music lovers...reactions3comments
Two critical items all my doctors failed to even mention!...I have had R&R for 32 years. I am soon to be 64 years old. I have become so irritated in the last couple of months researching my balance problems...reactions2comments
Worthy Fundraiser for Oregon Multiple Sclerosis Society JULY 25-27...Hi, I've had MS over 30 yrs now. A motorcyclist most of my life, I can still say "I'm on 2 wheels!" as I use a Segway for a mobility...reactionsrepliesCoping
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...reactions18comments
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
