Dealing with fear...Is it crazy that I find it comforting to tell myself that if things get really bad, I can find a way out? I’m relatively new to MS, received my...reactions5repliesCopingDepressionNewly Diagnosed
What's your MS diet?...I have the wahls book and have read alot...I'm being told by Dr's no gluten lactose cheese caffeine legumes nuts etc. I would like to know what foods and supplements...reactions6repliesDiet & Nutrition
Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical Team...If I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I wouldn’t be rich enough to beat Elon Musk...reactions12comments
You Have MS. Should You Have a Child?...It is one of life’s biggest decisions: to start a family or to remain a couple and do your own thing. Couples and individuals weigh many factors in choosing to...reactions24comments
The Connection Between MS and Allergies...There are many things that experts do not understand about multiple sclerosis (MS). For example, they do not know what causes MS. However, research shows there may be a link...reactions21comments
Has anybody found a SHOE or some other kind of device that helps with foot drop?...We got a message from a community member who wanted to know if anyone has had any luck with a shoe or other kind of device or aid that helps...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesCopingTips & Advice
Reflecting on Change...Sam Cooke soulfully belts out the chorus of his 1964 hit, "A Change Is Gonna Come." "It's been a long, a long time coming. But I know a change gonna...reactionscomments
Shingles vaccine...One of my doctors explained to me that the shingles vaccine is a live virus and I should not take it because I have MS...reactions7replies
Returning to the Office While Living With Multiple Sclerosis...The pandemic seems to end, and many of us return to work after being away for nearly two years. Striking a balance between work and personal life is like walking...reactionscomments
If It All Changes Tomorrow...For me, MS appeared overnight. I went to bed worrying about an upcoming exam and was none the wiser that this night marked the spot for a considerable shift in...reactions13comments
PPMS and Ocrevus...I had a late life diagnosis of PPMS and am surprised at the ferocity of its progression. I'm starting Ocrevus next week and am wondering if anyone would be willing...reactions10repliesPPMS
Your Anger Can Be a Gift...Living with multiple sclerosis can be an emotional rollercoaster. Anger is a common sentiment with complex causes that an individual fighting an incurable disease can typically experience. This is a...reactions6comments
Gold Nanocrystal Remyelination Phase 2 Clinical Trial Update - Three months after last dose ...Below is an update on my situation since my last posting on July 13. https://multiplesclerosis.net/forums/gold-nanocrystal-remyelination-phase-2-clinical-trial-update-end-of-treatment-finally-concluded It’s been about three months since the conclusion of the Clene Nanomedicine REPAIR MS Phase...reactions4repliesAwarenessTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
Disease-Modifying Therapy: To Continue or Not to Continue Is the Question...Wow, I can see that look of, “Are you crazy?” And I agree with our younger generation asking this question, although, this is a valid consideration for us older folks...reactions8comments
Cooler Temperatures and MS Symptoms...Do you notice with cooler or cold temperatures, your MS symptoms seem to worsen? If so, how do they worsen? Do you feel them more frequently, more intensely? Are there...reactions142repliesWeatherSymptoms
New symptom (again)...I was wondering if any of my MS warriors have or had this sensation. Without warning, I'll get this very warm feeling around my head. It feels like warm water...reactions27repliesSymptomsSide EffectsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
How Did I Even Get Here and What's Next...On my 50th birthday, which was 2 years ago almost to the day. I felt like I was on top of the world! I spent it backcountry camping at Lake...reactions19comments
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A Service Call to Dog Lovers With MS...There was a reason why I named him Bean. In the award-winning book Ender’s Game, there was a character named Bean. This character was genetically modified to be incredibly smart...reactions63comments
I feel angry most of the time or tired...Ive always been a little grumpy at times, but these days i feel angry/annonyed. Just getting out of my chair again to grab a drink/cook dinner/shower/feed the dog can make...reactions3replies
