Multiple Sclerosis Doesn't Define ME...But it almost always defines: what I'm able to do (and how much of it), what I eat, my sleep habits, my mental health, and my relationships. It's stolen memories...reactionscomments
My Life With MS...So I was able to get through the Marine Corps, start my career, even earning my bachelors degree while even excelling in my job before my disease would land me...reactions1comment
What I Have Learned About Myself From Managing MS...I have learned that I can manage my MS through resourcefulness and looking for support when I need it. There have been challenges but if I look for it, I...reactionscomments
What I Have Learned About Myself While Dealing with MS...I was diagnosed in November 2020, and like most, my world was turned upside down plus shuck at the same time. How did this happen to me? I'm fairly well...reactionscomments
I'm the Oldest, Go Ask Beverly...Being the oldest of 7 would have been just a tad easier had I not been the stepchild of a tough PK. But I learned a lot. I couldn't make...reactionscomments
Living With PPMS...I was diagnosed in 2014 with MS. My doctor didn't tell me for a few years that I had PPMS just MS. I went from a cane to a rollator...reactions4comments
My Hot MeSs Life...I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2008. After having experienced crazy symptoms since adolescence, I was ACTUALLY overjoyed that, FINALLY there was a name attached to what I...reactionscomments
Good shoes for person with brace from foot sole to hip...Where can I look for shoes that open wide to allow brace on feet put into the shoe...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesCost
I Can’t Do It Alone...I was diagnosed in 2002. I did everything I could to keep working. When I could no longer do tasks such as keyboarding, I found I should have listened to...reactionscomments
MS Didn’t “Change” Me. It Made Me Stronger!...Diagnosed in 1984-85 when I had a 6-month-old daughter. I was TOTALLY active riding and showing, and training horses. Then, I had a visit from MS and altered my thoughts...reactionscomments
My New Normal...I have learned, after 30+ years of dealing with M.S. and the multitude of crazy symptoms, that I am much stronger than I ever thought I was or could be...reactionscomments
Lived Experiences: Popular MultipleSclerosis.net Forums...For over a decade, MultipleSclerosis.net has been a gathering place where people living with MS can find connection and understanding. Our forums, in particular, have always been a cornerstone of...reactions3comments
Newbie here please help...I havent had a diagnosis of MS yet but i am 95percent sure i have it. I cant see a Neologist until May ugh.. My question is I started really...reactions3repliesSide EffectsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
After a fall I need a walker Ideas...After a foot and ankle break decided to use a walker. I had always thought a shopping cart would be great because its tall. The I saw the Upwalker and...reactions2repliesAssistive Devices
MS, Obesity, & Aging...My MS likely began in 1985. I worked as a field biologist, and I developed a rash and debilitating fatigue. I had a very high titer of EBV but no...reactionscomments
I’m More Than This...What have you learned about myself while managing MS? I’ve learned that I’m more than this. I can breathe in and breathe out and take the next step; I’m stronger...reactionscomments
Quite a Ride...When I was first diagnosed over 35 years ago, the neurologist who I saw said, " you will be fine for a while, then, you will go downhill". As he...reactionscomments
Is This Grief, Denial, or Both?..."I have MS." I hear that from doctors, family, and friends. Somehow it is still hard to admit. No matter how many medications I take or MRIs I see, I...reactionscomments
Dating...Are there any web sites available for people living with MS?...reactions3repliesIntimacy & Relationships
What I Have Learned...I have learned a lot about myself during my ms journey. I never realized how strong I could be, and determined not to let ms and other issues destroy me...reactionscomments
