How Active Logging of MS Symptoms Changed My Life...In 2015, my life turned upside down. After nine years of various signs and symptoms (body numbness, severe headaches, and sudden energy drains) here and there, multiple doctor appointments, MRIs...reactions8comments
It's getting harder instead of easier.......I'm Rose. I was diagnosed with M.S. back in 1990, when there weren't a lot of treatment options. My diagnosing neuro had me on a constant low-dose steroid, plus a...reactions3repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceCoping
Just diagnosed ...I’m unsure what to do because I found out 10 days ago that I have RRMS (by MRI and lumbar puncture) but have apparently had MS for some years. My...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Multiple diseases...Would like to hear from someone else that is trying to navigate through treatment decisions for each. I have Multiple Sclerosis of course, but also have a very rare tumor...reactions3repliesTreatment
Perimenopause or MS?...Was it a heat flash? Was it a chinook increasing the temperature overnight? Was it overnight MS bladder? I am too young for perimenopause is the message I am receiving...reactions1replyDepressionIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
How important is routine to you?...One thing I've noticed over my years of living with MS is that my need for routine has become very important to me. Having the same routine for a week...reactions12repliesDepressionFatigueCoping
Doors Opening...My MS journey, and I witness and see for many, is a narrative about doors closing. Having to leave my job because I wasn't able to cope, readjusting how to...reactionscomments
The Reality of Multiple Sclerosis...The reality of multiple sclerosis Or, MS and reality. It’s not a fun combination. People only see a slice of what we face daily. They see the mobility and the...reactionscomments
Waiting for a diagnosis...Hello everyone. I'm new here, and actually haven't been officially diagnosed. I've had 2 MRIs which narrowed my issue down to 2 possibilities, either MS or a tumor. My question...reactions5repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Fighting Strong With What Gives You Strength...Hearing the words “you have multiple sclerosis” is nothing that a person wants to hear. When you are informed of that diagnosis, it’s comforting that what symptoms you are having...reactionscomments
Medication - Copaxone versus Plegridy...Hello I was diagnosed with Clinically Isolated Syndrome back in 2007 and was quickly put on Rebif for 10 years. I did great on Rebif for the 10 years however...reactions9replies
Fruition...The conception of a child is not only the promise of growing a physical person but also a soul. During pregnancy, hormones may induce symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and cravings...reactionscomments
Stress or depression may cause Symptoms ...I've lived with the title & been treated for MS since 2012. I say it like that because, TODAY, I'm at a point I no longer understand my own body...reactions4repliesMental HealthMRIsCoping
Living With MS: It’s a Lot of Learning and Adjusting...The best way to learn what it’s really like to live with multiple sclerosis (MS) is to hear from people who are living with the disease on a daily basis!...reactions3comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Floating Heads: My Strange Steroid Side Effect...The months before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) were not easy. It was a scary time, but also an exciting time. I had met a man and started...reactions15comments
What’s New in MS?...Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disorder, causing a variety of symptoms and lifestyle changes. Additionally, with the latest medical technology and research, new developments and updates are constantly arising. Remaining...reactionscomments
Having Multiple Sclerosis is a B***h!...I developed symptoms in my twenties but was diagnosed in my thirties. I have several underlying conditions, and having MS makes everything worse, because I can't decipher whether my symptoms...reactionscomments
I'm Making My Story a Good One! How Cycling Has Helped Me Stay Active...It started with a numbing sensation down my left leg, then I noticed balance issues, then I noticed a little difficulty with walking. Smaller stuff kept coming, but I've always...reactionscomments
Yes Please...I'd Love That!...MS has certainly taken its toll on me over the years. Though it may not be quite finished, I primarily deal with the damage it left during its reign when...reactions1comment
