My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Doctor Versus Insurance Company: Patient Put in the Middle...Earlier this summer I received an email from my neurologist's office about an insurance problem. Uh oh, that can’t be good. Upon first reading, my thought was: “What the heck...Reactions0reactionsComments41 comments
My journey with MS...I've had MS for a long time. December. 2022 will be 22 years. I live a great life. Positive attitude every day. Get up not in a hurry to start...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingTips & Advice
The Little Things...When you live with an illness like multiple sclerosis, there are a lot of big moments and situations that seemingly dictate your life. Sometimes they are terrible, like getting your...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Diagnosis...What is the gold standard for diagnosing multiple sclerosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Stem cell treatment ...Hi there. I have relapsing remitting MS. Although the drug I currently am on has prevented further relapses in the past year, I continue to have numbness and weakness in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
What was your first symptom?...Just out of curiosity, what was your first symptom of MS if you can remember? This is my first day here, and my second post. My first post has the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Not yet diagnosed...This is my first time posting here because I have not yet been diagnosed with MS. But I have to say that I am 99% certain that I do have...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCommunity Resources
Active yesterdayWhat kind of cognitive changes have you had because of MS?...Cognitive problems are something I discuss often (when my brain allows it). I suffer from memory issues, trouble concentrating, word finding, difficulty reading, general fogginess, and a number of other...Reactions0reactionsComments96 repliesSymptomsCopingAwareness
Its time for my scan...Hey All, I'm going for my first MRI tomz, to see if my Tysabri treatment is working. I can't believe its been 6 months, like they say 'Time Flys'. For...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMRIsCoping
New to group...Hi I'm really not sure if I have MS or not but over the past 5 years I've experienced almost all the symptoms and been to specialists for most.My symptoms:...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Dealing with fear...Is it crazy that I find it comforting to tell myself that if things get really bad, I can find a way out? I’m relatively new to MS, received my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingDepressionNewly Diagnosed
What's your MS diet?...I have the wahls book and have read alot...I'm being told by Dr's no gluten lactose cheese caffeine legumes nuts etc. I would like to know what foods and supplements...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical Team...If I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I wouldn’t be rich enough to beat Elon Musk...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
You Have MS. Should You Have a Child?...It is one of life’s biggest decisions: to start a family or to remain a couple and do your own thing. Couples and individuals weigh many factors in choosing to...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Connection Between MS and Allergies...There are many things that experts do not understand about multiple sclerosis (MS). For example, they do not know what causes MS. However, research shows there may be a link...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Has anybody found a SHOE or some other kind of device that helps with foot drop?...We got a message from a community member who wanted to know if anyone has had any luck with a shoe or other kind of device or aid that helps...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAssistive DevicesCopingTips & Advice
Reflecting on Change...Sam Cooke soulfully belts out the chorus of his 1964 hit, "A Change Is Gonna Come." "It's been a long, a long time coming. But I know a change gonna...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shingles vaccine...One of my doctors explained to me that the shingles vaccine is a live virus and I should not take it because I have MS...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Returning to the Office While Living With Multiple Sclerosis...The pandemic seems to end, and many of us return to work after being away for nearly two years. Striking a balance between work and personal life is like walking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
