I have been diagnosed with MS, I'm from Russia and gay...All three factors are not compatible with a normal life, worse in Russia. Lack of good medicines (here they give copies), health care and if they find out I am...reactions1replyDepression
Childhood neurological pain...I have M.S so I know how well this site works so here goes. A friend of mine has a 9 year old son who has been diagnosed with Functional...reactions5repliesCommunity ResourcesPainTips & Advice
Active todayFatigue and MS...How would you describe your MS fatigue? How has it impacted your life?...reactions376repliesFatigueSymptoms
Mental Health and MS...How has your MS impacted your mental health? Do you ever experience anxiety, depression, or catastrophizing? What has helped you cope with it all?...reactions73repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceDepression
MS Versus the Swedish Healthcare System...In this article, I'm talking about the Swedish healthcare system in general terms. Denied insurance, medical debt, flare-ups due to financial stress, or getting approved for disability. These are just...reactions6comments
People Will Get Tired Of You Being Sick...Living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis often means that you have to face some very hard truths. You might have to stop working. You have to go to...reactions18comments
Symptoms of MS...good evening everybody. I am going through some issues right now and I honestly think it’s a MS. I’ve had a bloated stomach with really bad pains and I’ve been...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Pain rating scale 0-10...We’ve all been asked to rate our pain. I find the chart with the round emoji-like faces to be lacking and not helpful. Since I tend to underrate my pain...reactions11repliesAwareness
Is it possible to have MS with only brain lesions?...Has anyone else been diagnosed with MS without any spine lesions? I have a few lesions on my brain but my spine looked clear. I’m curious if anyone else has...reactions12repliesDiagnosis
MS Flares and sinus infections...In yet another wicked painful debilitating flare. This time I am listening to my body which is telling me I have a sinus infection… and to treat that…. Not the...reactions1reply
Menopause and MS...I would like to know if there are any ladies that can shed some light on how menopause impacted your MS symptoms? I have had MS for 32 years and...reactions3repliesSymptomsCoping
What to say about my MS to someone who I would like to pursue a relationship with?...When to bring up my MS and what to say to someone whom I may want a relationship with. I have never went to any high school reunions for example...reactions3repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
What are tips for motivation?...Hello, I’ve had PPMS for the last 17 years. Ambulatory, but extreme weakness in left arm/leg. Must use can to walk when I go outside. My question is: I purchased...reactions1replyCoping
Brief (1-2 hrs) of balance loss...My dad is recently dx, 75 yr old, he has -2 hour periods during the mornings where he feels “spacey” in his head and is unable to coordinate his movements...reactions1replySymptoms
Ocrevus ...Hi, I’m having some issues. I’m 24 newly diagnosed. I first started treatment with Copaxon which I had horrible reactions to, then switched to Plegridy which was not fast enough...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsTreatment
Knee replacement surgery ...Supposed to have knee replacement surgery, however, orthopedic surgeon does not believe in rehab. I'm scared to death. Has anyone experienced anything similar?...reactions5repliesHealthcare Team
Life With MS Fatigue Feels Like a Story for Oprah...I hate when extreme fatigue messes up my whole day. Today is no different. I had things to do. A list of places to go and people to see. But...reactions15comments
Learning Not to Catastrophize with MS...Sometimes everything in my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) works out so well it’s like all the pieces just fell perfectly into place on their own, and it feels awesome...reactions18comments
Using My MS Voice...MS is the abbreviation for the chronic degenerative autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. However, those very initials could also stand for many snatches, because that's exactly what it does: it snatches...reactions2comments
Telling your employer about your diagnosis ...Hi I work in healthcare and my employer makes us sign a document about any health issues we have. I was just wondering if anyone else has to do this...reactions1replyWork & Employment
