Exercise...I started a fitness program for weight loss sponsored by our local newspaper. After 2 months I had increased my 15 minute workout: pool, stationary bike, and walking my dog...reactions2replies
How to Manage Spasticity While Sitting in a Chair...Having a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) may have made you intimately aware of the impact of spasticity on lower extremity muscles. Two of the muscle groups that are affected...reactions14comments
MS & Small Fiber Neuropathy...I recently have been diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy. Has anyone with MS been diagnosed with this. I’m still going through the process figure out what caused it....reactions3replies
MS Diagnosis Question...Has anyone been diagnosed with MS with lesions only in the subcortical and periventricular but not in (juxta)cortical or infratentorial regions? Thanks in advance!...reactions15repliesDiagnosisUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
The Ever-Elusive Diagnosis Quest...Hi, newbie here. I honestly have no idea if I have MS. My doctors so far tell me I do not, but I can't shake the idea that they're missing...reactions17repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
Mind if I just vent a little?...Do you ever feel like this is, the day, week or year someone can do something about MS and they never do? I think there is an answer but we...reactions1replyAwareness
Putting the ‘Me’ in Movement...If you asked me 20 years ago what movement looks like for me, I would say it’s an intense workout in the gym that leaves me sweaty and sore. Nothing...reactions26comments
The Challenges of Getting Out and About with MS...As Franklin D Roosevelt stated, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” or as I say, “The only thing to fear is movement while battling MS!” I...reactions22comments
PS FROM HOPELESS...This all started in 2004 with a numb chin and incontinence…got worse from there 🥲...reactions1replyDiagnosisSymptoms
Getting Diagnosed ...For years now I've experienced so many strange symptoms and no diagnosis! I'm so frustrated and tired of living with uncertainty. I recently had an MRI with and without contrast...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Radiologist keep changing findings...“I’m Getting worse/Doctor retires/no doctors/scared & so confused/no where to go…Feb7/22 MRI before one I ported earlier today😭 Multiple scattered small foci of FLAIR and T2 signal hyperintensity in the...reactionsrepliesMRIs
So confused,,,…loosing my fight!...Hopeless is so confused and no doctor FINDINGS: There is no intracranial mass or mass effect. Ageappropriate appearances of ventricles and sulci. There are a few foci of increased T2/FLAIR...reactions2repliesDiagnosisMRIsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Anyone got a tattoo since diagnosis?...Every time I get an MRI it asks if I have a tattoo. I asked my neurologist about tattoos and that I was thinking about getting one and he said...reactions7repliesMRIs
Weird ms symptoms...Been getting weird symptoms my eyes start bouncing around spazzing out and at the same time my right forearm starts burning,then the spasms jump to my chest,like if there all...reactions1replyCoping
MS diagnosis w/brain lesions but negative spinal tap...Has anyone been diagnosed with MS after a negative lumbar puncture but had brain lesions...reactions14repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Service Dog for Veterans ...Hello everyone, hope all is well as it can be. I hope someone can help me as a disabled veteran 100%, I read about it on VA website. After living...reactions19repliesAssistive Devices
Getting Fit...I work out. I was diagnosed with RRMS in 1981 and didn’t go on a DMT until 2000. I’m seventy-six years old, and before I turned 50, the hardest physical...reactions15comments
Going out while being on Ocrevus...Hello, everyone, I'm new to the group. I recently started Ocrevus treatment and read that it can really weaken one's immune system. Now I'm wondering how safe is it to...reactions9repliesAwarenessCoping
Let's Get Moving Giveaway...This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! For this year's MS Awareness Month, we're focusing on movement, exercise, and celebrating the big and small wins of...reactions7comments
Pons for MS patient...Hi - i am planning to pursue Pons treatment for Multiple sclerosis. Was wondering if anyone has some experience or feedback or suggestion. Thank you!...reactions2repliesAssistive Devices
