Urge to breathe...Hello everyone! I have a question. I have been diagnosed with MS for 5 years and I wonder if any of you have a trigger that make you all of...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Spasticity and Legs With a Mind of Their Own...It's the pleasure of having spasticity which creates arms, hips, and legs that have a mindset to do what they want, no matter what you think. My fellow MS warriors...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
The Perspective of a Mental Health Professional With MS...We had the opportunity to speak with community member Wanda Komjathy, who is a mental health professional and is also living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Wanda specializes in chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Meds...I was diagnosed in 2019 and since then I have had no meds prescribed for my MS. My neurologist doesn't even seem to listen to me when I see her...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesHealthcare TeamTreatmentTips & Advice
Im Freaked Out...lease forgive my yawp - I'm scared and have no one to chat with who understands what I'm going through. I'm male and in my late 50s. I've been complaining...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsPPMS
MS Drugs...The landscape of treating multiple sclerosis is constantly expanding. There are a few people here at MultipleSclerosis.net who were diagnosed with MS before there was any disease-modifying treatment (DMT) available...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lidocaine Patches for nerve pain...I've been dealing with SEVER nerve pain for a while. If any of you have read some of my articles, you know that my body is Uber sensitive to any...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCostInsurance & DisabilityPain
When you just know, but the docs don't listen......So back in 2012, before I was diagnosed with MS, I was diagnosed with a host of other stuff. I managed to get sick or had an infection and my...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Why My Physical Therapist Is The Most Important Member of My Care Team...First, I’ll start off by saying I’m not dissing my other providers: my PCP is the best MD I’ve ever encountered, and I’m comfortable with my Neurologist, while recognizing she...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Multiple Sclerosis and the Right to Die...Editor’s note: Trigger warning – This article includes details about assisted suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help, please call 9-1-1 or the National...Reactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Where can I buy DMTs without prescription, at my own risk?...The research is showing that early use of DMTs can materially change the long-term development curve of MS. e.g. "The time of treatment is critically important in limiting the progression...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisTreatment
What once was simple.....I vaguely remember the days when taking nice a warm shower was my Zen. Now, I nearly dread the daunting on-edge task. I find myself in survivor mode with all...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingSymptomsCaregivingAwareness
Getting Diagnosed With a Normal MRI...Over my years here, one of the most common types of questions we encounter is from someone who has not been diagnosed but seems to be exhibiting many symptoms of...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Potential MS?...Hi all! This is going to be a long story, so thank you to anyone who reads through this. I'll start from the beginning. I'm Type 1 Diabetic and currently...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Certain Healing May Be Possible With MS...After living with multiple sclerosis for 22 years — I’m counting from my first bout with optic neuritis in 2000 rather than my official diagnosis in 2005 — I have...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My Boogie Shoes...Hey y’all!! We have all spoken on our great topic of MS. What want to know is what type of shoes do you wear around the house, out and about...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
MS in My 20s Part 1: Introduction...According to the National MS Society, most people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) between the ages of 20 and 50. Regardless of when MS comes about, this is an...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Rebecca Ironside, MSPT...Becca Ironside works as a pelvic floor physical therapist. One of her keen interests is working with people to address neurogenic bowel and bladder concerns. Becca also finds joy in...
Come Ride My MS Roller Coaster With Me...Hello my name is Penny. I was diagnosed with something called transverse myelitis back in 2006 and what that is is its inflammation of your spinal cord on both sides...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Firefighter / Lieutenant...Well, to start I have been working with a local fire department for 24 years and I have recently retired but am still able to stay an extra 8 years...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
