Livin my best life...Diagnosed in 2004 at age 27 I realized just how strong I really am. I had lost all feeling from the chest down, lost vision in my left eye &...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Handicap Accessories...You know, it always makes me wonder why any devices that can help MSers live a bit easier of a life always cost so much more than items for most...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAssistive Devices
Living with ms...The heat is terrible my legs get tight and starts aching then i have to take a pain pill and raise my legs up so miserable but we have to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptoms
The Inhumane Disability System: Part 2...Recently, I wrote about some experiences that I’ve (as well as many people I have spoken with) had with the disability process. In particular, I discussed how the disability system...Reactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Advice...I really feel crappy. My bones hurt. My muscles hurt. My brain is all 'KMAGYOYO' and I'm tired and wired. I can't sleep and I can't stay awake. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingMental Health
Muscle cramps and magnesium levells...Have any studies been done that link low magnesium levels in the blood and muscle stiffness or cramps. I notices when I upped my magnesium citrate intake, my muscle stiffness...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Botox injections for leg spasticity?...I have significant spasticity in my right calf and ankle. Baclofen or medical marijuana has not helped at all. My physiatrist has scheduled me for botox injections in ankle and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPPMSSymptomsTreatment
New here and waiting on Diagnosis...I recently was covered in itchy skin, unbearable itch that has not stopped for 2 weeks followed by numbness and tingling in various parts of my body, spinal pain so...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Things I'd Have Done Differently...Living with MS longer than I’ve lived without it has definitely given me some insight. It’s hard not to look back and wonder what would have happened if I’d done...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Cooling wraps...Which wrap will stay in place best if I am doing something moderately active, such as yoga?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Ms and mental illnesses...I was wondering if my Ms is causing my add and anxiety to become more intense. Seams to be worse than it was before....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Age...My doctor recently - 1 1/2 years ago took me off my MS Med. She said you don't need them after age 60. What is your view on this?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
progressive MS...How do you know if you have transferred from RRMS to secondary progressive?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSPMSSymptoms
Brain exercises ...Since my diagnosis and having to quit working I have found it difficult remember 'easy things ' like how much of a particular spice a recipe calls for. Are there...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Sex for Women With MS...Most people are aware of decreasing libido after menopause in women. But in reality, many women notice the loss of libido while raising children and working full time, and yet...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Heat...Is it helpful taking a cool shower before going out in the heat ?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
EXERCISE...I live in FL. Does anyone have a YouTube or site I can project onto my TV for good stretching and strengthing exercises (considering balance as well)?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
What to do?...On days that I'm fatigued, stretch out on the sofa. Sometimes all day long. I fear I'm becoming lazy. So my question is, is it best to give in to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
My MS Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on October 30, 2013. From that day forward, my life was never the same. But getting there was harder than even hearing the diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
