My Multiple Sclerosis Story...When I was 20, I received the news that would change my life forever. I had been attending college in Dallas and was living away from home at the time...reactions1comment
What are some things you are proud of accomplishing despite MS?...I've come across some great posts here lately where folks showed off some incredible things they've done despite their symptoms getting in the way. It really inspired me, so I...reactions7repliesCopingSymptoms
Is It or Is It Not MS Related?...The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or could this chest pressure be my heart, or...reactions11comments
advice for lumbar puncture ...Hi, I'm so glad that I found this site. Its been very helpful and its good to know that I am not alone because I do feel alone and worried...reactions12repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisCoping
Well there's something that doesn't happen every day!...I'm running around the house doing chores, among which is to wash the spilled soup off my new-to-me Jones New York dress. So I'm looking for the care label and...reactions3replies
History ...I was told i have Ms in 2015? Im am still trying to deal with it and everything that goes with it mentally.their are days i Don t Evan want...reactionsreplies
MS Art...2013, Halloween, I was diagnosed. I was an artist, teaching painting parties. My boss let me go, and with my symptoms, I was beginning to believe that I was no...reactions1reply
Diagnosed 2 days before wedding sitting next to fiancé....We are celebrating 30 years this year. Last week, hubby fit me for spinal brace bc my curved stance, discovering MS attracts other osis’. Remembered reading “Deenie” in middle school...reactions1reply
Life With MS...I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago. I was in construction 30 years when I could no longer do it mentally or physically. Mentally was the worst. My last...reactions7replies
Do you tell people you may have MS...Hi, I am new here! Basically, I was wondering whether or not you would tell your family that you may have MS? Other than my husband, I haven't told anyone...reactions14repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisFriends & Family
Numbness, tightness and now burning sensation...Hello all I recently had an MS flare up after going 15 years without one and have gotten back on meds (Glatopa) about 3 weeks ago after having been off...reactions6repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Thinking Back on When I Shared My Use With Assistive Devices...There is this new trend of Reels (short video clips) and Tik Toks. Shout out to Brooke who makes the most entertaining and resonating MS Tik Toks for our viewing...reactions2comments
Mary Pettigrew...Mary Pettigrew is a freelance writer/blogger and patient advocate from Dallas, Texas. Her writing style is somewhat eclectic in nature. She enjoys writing poetry, prose, essay, narrative interviews, journalism, and...
Your Story of My MS...The first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after the doctor's appointment. As I breathlessly walked through...reactions3comments
Help...I have not been diagnosed yet . They have done 4 MRI. My problem is severe balance. This has been going on for 6 months . Extreme fatigue numbness in...reactions2repliesAwarenessUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisDiagnosis
Undiagnosed and unsure...I had an episode of severe numbness and tingling in my feet and lost sensation in my buttocks, nearly 20 years ago they found a lesion on my spine and...reactions1replyDiagnosisSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
MS and the work place: What adjustments have you made?...MS can impact our lives in so many ways, sadly, that often includes our ability to work. In my case, my symptoms eventually forced me to leave the workplace and...reactions4repliesWork & EmploymentTips & Advice
Covid, hypothalamus, lesions...I just typed all this in a forum so I’m just copying and pasting… My husband was diagnosed in 2013. He’s never really had relapses - just a slow decline...reactions2repliesSymptoms
DMT and my healthcare career?...I am a respiratory therapist and a sleep specialist. I no longer do bedside therapy at a hospital, I currently work in a clinic and do home sleep studies or...reactions6repliesWork & EmploymentTreatment
Can You Die from Multiple Sclerosis?...Content Note: This article describes death and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have been diagnosed with multiple...reactions2comments
