Suspected MS...Hey. My names Jade. I've been going to my GP on and off for a couple of years now with varying things. Lethargy, dizziness foot pain and back pain and...reactions3repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
starting new MS drug...I was diagnosed 11 yrs. ago with MS and have been on copaxone. My doctor would like me to try Zeposia. I am nervous about using it since it has...reactions3repliesPPMSSide EffectsTreatmentTips & Advice
Live Music and MS...As a 30-year fan of the Dave Matthews Band, I was ecstatic when I heard that they were going to be playing back-to-back shows again at Madison Square Garden. Even...reactions2comments
The Sand Trap...I had just moved to Florida and was working in a physical therapy clinic when I met Renie Calkin. This was only a few months ago. My move had been...reactions6comments
Finish This Story...For the last 30 years, this dis-ease changed my life. I've somehow managed not to be angry at my situation. Several years ago, I came across a quote by Epictetus...reactions1comment
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...reactions3repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
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...reactions12repliesFatigueDepressionCoping
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...
