DEPRESSED...I'M 51 YEARS AND I'VE HAD MS SINCE 14. I'VE TRANSITIONED FROM RRMS TO BEING IN A TRANSPORT CHAIR WITH SPMS. I'M ALONE. NO TREATMENT. DRS CAN'T DO ANYTHING....reactions5replies
How Does MS Awareness Month Make You Feel?...March is here and that means it's MS Awareness Month. This is our time to highlight our illness and share it with others. In my opinion, it's super important because...reactions11repliesAwareness
How MS Has Changed My Workout...A lot has changed for me over the many years since I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While I often lament the loss of my career, cognitive abilities, and many...reactions17comments
Botox Injections ...A physiatrist is suggesting Botox injections for leg spasticity. Has anyone had success with this treatment?...reactions6repliesTreatment
I Am Not Afraid...I am not afraid. I am floating in a sea of treachery, floating in betrayal of my own flesh. I bob up and down. The waters yield no mercy. The...reactionscomments
Diagnosed Late...I was diagnosed a few months before I turned 55. My husband also had been diagnosed with MS about 10 years earlier. Before being diagnosed, I had just taken up...reactionscomments
Knowing My MonSter...Over the decades with this MonSter I have learned how to keep it at bay for the most part. I go completely blind and lose the use of my body...reactions1comment
Slowing with Appreciation...MS has given me a second chance at life in many ways. Before I ran a business, I did homeschooling, and most days were pretty nonstop. MS has a way...reactionscomments
Stronger Than Ever...Multiple sclerosis completely uprooted my life at 19 years old. I didn't know what is was or what I was supposed to do. However, over the last 10 years, I've...reactionscomments
MS Over 10 Years...This year marks a very special year for us here at MultipleSclerosis.net. In 2023, we are celebrating our 10th site anniversary while also celebrating MS Awareness Month. To kick things...reactions7comments
Moving, looking for physician...I will be moving soon to South Carolina specifically the Little River, Longs area. I am really in need of assistance finding Neurologists specializing in multiple sclerosis...reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
I Want My Best Friend Back...You, my friend, have been so distant lately. No matter what I have tried, we cannot seem to reconnect. I know I am not the person that you used to...reactions1comment
Every Day Is an Adventure I Didn’t Choose...It took 13 years and being destroyed by doctors who didn’t want to help me find out what was wrong with me to get diagnosed. I am multi-diagnosed with MS...reactionscomments
I'm Still Me?...At 42 years of age I was diagnosed with MS. I had a husband, an 11-year-old son, and a 6-year-old son. My husband brought me home from the spinal test...reactionscomments
red skin patches...for the past few weeks i have ex perienced red patches on my cheeks. - not itchy but hot. I have PPMS diagnosed in 2012 so no treatment prescribed other...reactions1replyUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisTreatment
I Learned The Hard Way...So to answer the question, "What have you learned about yourself while managing MS", I would have to say I learned the hardest lessons in my life because of MS...reactionscomments
Spotlight on MSAA and MultipleSclerosis.net...The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community. We provide vital programs, resources, and support for tens of thousands of people with...reactionscomments
Make Life Easier Giveaway...Last year we asked our Facebook community members "What household chores or tasks tend to be the hardest due to MS?" With an overwhelming amount of responses, we learned a...reactions4comments
"Crappy Subject"...I've existed with MS for more than 41 years now. Used to be an athletic person, physically strong, not much bothered me. MS struck. I always had what my mother...reactions1replySymptomsDiet & Nutrition
Sensory Overload and Confusion...So I have mild long-term symptoms. Cognitive stuff is the real thing I struggle with. Most of it I cannot explain to people because it is so unpredictable and I...reactions4comments
