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
Is it Functional Neurological Disorder or MS...Both have similar symptoms but I never had a cervical spine MRI or a spinal tap or are doctors finding a new name for MS these are the symptoms of...reactionsreplies
FeaturedActive todayExercising and Movement with MS...How has MS impacted exercise or bodily movement for you? Are there exercises or movements that seem to work really well for you and, alternatively, some movements that are difficult...reactions1715repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Unsure if these are symptoms of something valid or just of being a person...Hello! 32F I hope everyone is having a good evening! I appreciate anyone who reads this and has any advice to share. I have not been diagnosed with MS. I've...reactions12replies
Appointments, Appointments...It is managing the symptoms that take up the vast majority of my attention. Just living every day in this body takes time and effort. Heck, sleeping still requires me...reactions1comment
Dmt’s...I was diagnosed June of 2023 and started on Tysabri!I got my new MRI recently,and it showed new lesions!My Nuerologist wants me in,stat,in the morning to discuss other options for...reactions6repliesTreatment
Complex Symptoms strange...Hi I'm new here but I'm lost and wanting just to tell you little about things going off. The Dr and neurologist are fobbing me off no help support I'm...reactions10repliesSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisTreatment
getting my results emailed to me...Hi, I recently asked my neurologist if I can have all my results emailed to me and I got a reply from the receptionist saying that they will ask him...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Part of my story and in need of physical help ...So I was diagnosed in May of 2020, but I've probably had MS since 2017 as subtle RRMS. It progressed to SPMS in 2018 or 2019, so a lot of...reactions1replyAwareness
Vertigo & hearing issue...Hi! I’m in the hospital for the past six days; being discharged tonight. My main complaint was/is vertigo. I also have a hearing issue; it sounds as if I’m under...reactions1replySymptoms
How Disease Onset and Rejection Initially Contributed to the Loss of My Sex Drive...Sexual desire has always been an important part of my identity. Something that makes me feel like the spark plugs are all firing away, a sure sign of my mental...reactions5comments
Shaking...Has anyone had really bad shaking of your head and hands it’s got to the point now that I can’t write anything , thankfully I can use the talking for...reactions1reply
MS Changes Our Life, Yet We Can Still be a Positive Influencer...Some health illnesses are with you for a short period, then you heal and move on. MS, as you well know, sticks around forever, and changes your life. However, MS...reactionscomments
