Certainly Feels Like MS...Numbness, tingling, burning sensation, muscle weakness, and pain all day long, 24/7. I can't walk a straight line. Can't hop on one...reactions3comments
Well, I Woke Up This Morning…...I was diagnosed in about 2016 or 2017. It took two years to see anyone (not my choice). Probably should have been...reactions1comment
Diagnosis of RRMS in 2014...So it all started in the summer of 2014 when I fell sick with a fever, which lasted for 4 days. I...reactions1comment
Fingerprints on the Brain—a Self-Identity Crisis...My first attack was after army reserve training. It had been exciting, but strenuous in the extreme. Two weeks of throwing myself...reactions1comment
Too Young to Understand...I was too young. I thought I was invincible! I know I have had this funky affliction for most of my adult...reactions1comment
You Have to Learn to Live with This...You do have to learn to live with it, crucially, live and learn. Daily, I am battling to live and learn with...reactions1comment
Ready… Set… Go…...It was 1992, I had moved to a new home/town and started a new job. I thought I was ready, set, and...reactionscomments
Hair Hurt? Mine too! Here's How It Feels And What Might Be Causing It...Multiple sclerosis can cause some pretty weird symptoms. After having it for a while and comparing notes with others, we can easily...reactions83comments
Skin Sensations With MS...As the winter trudges on, I’ve managed to get a few double takes from my friends. This is usually followed by a...reactions17comments
Adventures in Grocery Shopping with MS...I’ve always loved going to the store. At least up until my MS worsened enough that I could no longer ignore it...reactions33comments
Learning to Accept Help...Life with a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can feel like a constant attack on our independence. As the disease progresses, it...reactions20comments
Losing Your Favorite Doctor...Finding the right doctor is like finding a lifeline—especially when you’re managing a chronic condition like Multiple Sclerosis. A good doctor is...reactions18comments
In Search of the Ideal MS Climate...I live in the great state of Maine. What's so great about it? Let's start with lobsters, blueberries, and potatoes, sometimes all...reactions151comments
What I Really Mean When I Say 'I'm Tired'...I was talking to a friend last night, and when she asked me how I was, I answered with my usual reply;...reactions172comments
MS and the Problem(s) with Stress Management...Stress management is a crucial part of life with multiple sclerosis (MS) because when you mix even a tiny amount of stress with MS, the results...reactions34comments
Eating To Feel Better When You Live With MS...People with MS routinely talk about the diets they stick to and how the routine improves their lifestyle for therapeutic reasons. I...reactions37comments
Painting the Downtown Beautiful Despite MS...Dan and I literally left our mark on Mt. Pleasant one Saturday morning in the middle of June. In fact, I believe...reactions7comments
What Causes My Cog Fog and How I Manage It...Folks, today as of my writing this is the kind that leaves me gasping and reeling. It’s not the first day I’ve...reactions54comments
Your MS Is Not My MS...There is one thing that us multiple sclerosis patients have in common. We get a lot of unsolicited advice. From the moment...reactions8comments
Hiding from Sound...If you could go back to just before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ask me which of the 5...reactions42comments
