7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
PPMS...Is anyone out there diagnosed and living with PPMS or is it just me?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesPPMSDiagnosisAwareness
I Have MS. Can You See Me?...People with disabilities face many obstacles. Some are physical while others are social. Perhaps you used to jog or surf or play tennis, but you are no longer able to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MS & Comorbidities! How do your other medical issues combined with your MS impact you?...Many people who live with Multiple Sclerosis also end up having other health issues. These health issues combined with MS can present some unique challenges. I'd love to hear about...Reactions0reactionsComments81 repliesCopingSymptomsAwareness
Lipstick on a Pig...Lesions got me crazy. Pain derives from what I have become. And there’s no way for it to be measured. Materializing on the inside. That’s where it lives. In a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Electric shock...I went to the grocery store today and every time I touched the grocery cart it felt like an electrical sensation/zap in my hands.. Not your typical static electricity shock...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations and Multiple Sclerosis...Vaccines teach the immune system to protect the body from infection. Because illness can worsen the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), preventing infection is key to managing MS. Many people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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
