My Nurse Stole My Dignity...I've lost a lot in my 23-plus years of living with Multiple Sclerosis. My career, numerous partners and relationships, my ability to run (and sometimes even to walk), and travel...reactions51comments
MS As It Relates To Ruthlessness...MS is a chronic, unkind disease to live with. You're moving about in life, and it accosts you. Just happens upon its unsuspecting 'victim' for no known reason. When it...reactions4comments
Co-parenting struggles...So I'm a mother of 3 amazing children. Their dad and I ended up splitting up when I had ny youngest. I have primary custody but we just have 50-50...reactions3repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceMental Health
Bafiertam Reaction...I went off bafiertam for 3 months. Trying to start back on it with just one pill with plan to increase to the 4 pills per day. This is my...reactions1reply
Speech Dysfunction ...Speech dysfunction can affect nearly 51% of MS patients at some point during their illness. Speech dysfunction can look different for many people. Have you ever experienced any of the...reactions68repliesCopingSymptoms
The diagnosis journey ...I'm currently in the process of whats going on. April they did an Mri of my brain, lumbar puncture, and labs. My question is, how do you explain to everyone...reactions2repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisPainFriends & Family
What could help MS care most immediately?...Aside from a cure, what do you think would help improve MS health outcomes most immediately? What should be the priorities in MS research to help us right now....reactions10repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
A cane with folding seat and cooling vests that work well?...Hi! Please, I’m wondering if anyone has used a cane with the folding seat and found one that they really liked. I am looking for something that will keep me...reactions1reply
Are Sciatica and MS Related?...Sciatica is pain from an injured or irritated sciatic nerve. This is the longest, thickest nerve in the body. It starts in your buttocks area and runs down your legs...reactions14comments
Aubagio generic MS flare up...As soon as I started taking the generic I started experiencing numbness and headaches. Any one else having similar experiences?...reactions1replySide EffectsSymptoms
Blessed...I heard a saying back when I was in the Air Force.'Expect nothing and you will enjoy everything" The other saying I heard while overseas "Cheer-up it'll get worse" I...reactions4replies
Sarah Cutts...Has any person have to deal with what I’ve dealt with When I was in the hospital due to several falls I was diagnosed with MS my GP agreed with...reactions2replies
Multiple Sclerosis Defeated...Diagnosed with PPMS Multiple Sclerosis in 1984 and spending the next decade in either a hospital or a hospice or in several other disability related institutions until 1994 when upon...reactions1reply
Kathy...I write this as Kathy's husband of 41 years. I enjoy reading how people cope with this disease - I still find them uplifting. But I have to point out...reactions4comments
Weather and Temperature ...How does weather or temperature affect you and your MS? Are you someone that prefers colder weather to warmer weather? If you could pick an ideal temperature, what would it...reactions77repliesWeatherSymptoms
Medication ...Ampyra is what my ms nuerologist is suggesting switching me from Kesempta to because of my walking difficulties anyone familiar with this...reactions2replies
Has your life with MS changed since the start of the pandemic?...The pandemic changed life for a lot of people, while COVID is still a threat, it has become more manageable and the world has opened up more. Some aspects of...reactions18replies
Isolation and Fatigue...Mental health is one of the most critical pieces of our overall health we can tend to, but it is often glossed over quickly or not talked about at all...reactions27comments
Well That Didn't Go As Planned......Hello 👋☕️ I never imagined that I'd become a patient. I am a psychiatric nursing assistant, trained primarily in brain injury rehab. So when my fingers went numb, my rational...reactions1comment
