When Not 'Getting It' Turns Fatal...The very day I was diagnosed with MS, I received a script for a cane. Several years later, I began using a walker in addition to - and then in lieu...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS Comic: Finish Line...The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Sometimes our goals, or the finish line, continue to seem farther and farther away, with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MSAA to Present Second Virtual Art Tour Featuring Artists With Multiple Sclerosis...Each year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA’s) Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. Have you ever wondered about the artistic process of MSAA’s Art...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Be More Than Happy, Sad or Angry...A while back I wrote about people needing to be able to express themselves clearly and in detail when consulting with their MS neurologist. My premise was it’s not enough to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A (Nearly) Complete List of What I Do to Get Through the Day...Have you ever stopped to think about what you do, in detail, to get yourself through the day and night? I decided to write it all out, everything I do...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
MS and close to retirement ...Does anyone still work but close to early retirement? I have worked 35 years at my job and will be 55 in 2 years. I feel physically it’s time to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingCommunity ResourcesCostInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
Road to diagnosis, understanding medical notes?...Good evening. I have been struggling with physical decline for about three and half years. Prior to I rarely had to go to medical appointments, aside from regular annual exams...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Hunger...Has anyone forgotten to eat? This happens to me alot...I was dxed after I gave birth at 39..Prior I had optic neuritis at 19 which resolved and frequent numbness but...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsMental HealthDiet & Nutrition
Having MS Is Just Like the Boy Scout Motto "Be Prepared"...I know, how does MS equate to the motto “be prepared”? Well, the meaning is “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Persisting Through Progression...If you live with multiple sclerosis, at some point you will encounter the fear of progression. With every exacerbation comes the concern that the disease is finally advancing. You develop...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
She's a Superhero!...We asked our community members to share in our forums section, "If you could take one of your MS symptoms and make it a superpower, what would it be? What...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MS Comic: Speed Shower...It can often be a challenge to complete any chore or task in a hurry when living with MS. Brooke shares her new strategy for a power shower below:...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Gold Nanocrystals for remyelination...I understand after reading the community rules that I shouldn't disclose clinical trial information or the specific company developing new neurodegenerative therapies. Based on publicly available information related to improved...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsNewly Diagnosed
Candida overgrowth and MS/Multiple Sclerosis...I've tried various diets over the years to treat my MS. Overcoming MS/Swank, Paleo, Wahls, Leaky gut diet. While some of these have not got my MS under control, some...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Nystagmus ...I recently started experiencing nystagmus as a symptom during this most recent relapse. I've never experienced it before as a symptom and I'm wondering whether it's resolved for others or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Struggling With Stability...As I stroll into my local brewery, I’m greeted by a ton of friendly faces. I stop and say hi to many of them, going through the usual pleasantries and...Reactions0reactionsComments99 comments
Frequently Asked Questions about Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
