Pregnancy and MS...Hi everyone- I’m starting to think about getting pregnant in the next year or so. I was curious for any ladies here who has gotten pregnant while having MS. Im...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
I'll Be Alright...Greetings all. It has been quite a while since I’ve written. Earnestly, I made several attempts to write. I held the pen in my hand praying for the content in my heart to...reactions7comments
MS ugly cousin NMO...In 2019 I was diagnosed with MS brain and spine lesion. They say I have had this since 32 and now 59.Been in the hospital twice from heat and now...reactions3repliesCopingDiagnosis
When Reality Slaps You Hard!...I'm literally sitting here in tears, why? Well partly because I'm feeling sorry for myself. I'm realizing that my body just can't do what it use to do just a...reactions4comments
Warm Weather Worries...If you’re like me and you’ve lived with multiple sclerosis for a bit, there is a good chance you’ve experienced the effects that hot weather can have on your symptoms...reactions7comments
What were your initial symptoms?...MS is so different from person to person, I always find it interesting to hear what people's first symptoms were. For me, things happened pretty quickly. I woke up, went...reactions202repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
MSAA’s Archived Digital Educational Program Dives Deep into MRI Comprehension...Watch “Understanding Your MRI” now available on-demand! This past June, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) teamed up with Jill Conway, MD, MA, MSCE to present a digital educational...reactionscomments
Memory issues and MS...One of the symptoms that led my family doctor to ordering a brain MRI w/wo contrast was my recent onset short term memory loss. I have been told in the...reactions14replies
Daddy Angel...Since it has gotten in the 90s feels like 100s very little energy off balance I've learned to adapt to walking at slowerpace limited vision asking for help when needed...reactions2replies
MS...I'VE HAD MS FOR 40 YEAR'S NOW AND I GO UP AND DOWN AND I HAD TO HAVE MY TEETH PULLED AND TRYING TO GET USE TO MY DENTURES BUT...reactions2repliesCopingDiet & NutritionExercise
At my wits end. ...I’ve had ms for almost 10 years and I haven’t went one minute of one day with excruciating pain in both of my feet. Very painful Pins and needles /...reactions5repliesCopingPain
Treatment of MS patients in the past...Lets talk about a subject of the treatment of MS patients in the past, I was told to never talk about or tell anyone I had MS by my doctor...reactions5replies
Multiple Sclerosis ruined my life...This is the first post I have ever done In a forum. Let me start by saying MS created a real issue only life. Finding a job that I can...reactions3repliesCommunity ResourcesCoping
Rediscovery...May was mental health awareness month and there were certainly lots of public service announcements aired on television and broadcast on the internet in various forms. But just because the month...reactions12comments
Memory and Thinking Problems...Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause many symptoms. People with MS often have trouble with thinking, memory, and planning. These are called cognitive problems. Cognitive problems can make it hard to...
Exciting yet Stressful Times Lead to 'MS Pieces'...Recently, during a time when I could have benefitted from a little peace, I ironically happened upon the inspirational figure, Iyanla Vanzant's quote, "Stay in peace, not pieces." In short...reactions6comments
Early Signs of MS? Advice? How should I Move Forward?...Hi Everyone, I (25y/o Male) have had an interesting year so far. On May 15th 2021, I began to have cramps in my abdominal region and sides, almost to the...reactions38replies
The Dos and Don'ts of Exercising With a Flare: An Interview With Dr. Gretchen...We were lucky enough to spend some time with Dr. Gretchen, a doctor of physical therapy and MS specialist! We asked her opinion about if it's possible, and even beneficial...reactionscomments
So, It’s Hurricane Season and Also MS Pain Season...So, it’s hurricane season and it’s also MS pain season. I grew up in the Texas panhandle. Amarillo is one of those cities that straddles a county line, half in...reactions4comments
Even the strongest person can crack...Just in case, this is new and good to be aware of: Call: 9-8-8 NEW Easy Mental Health Crisis Helpline https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/15/1111316589/988-suicide-hotline-number I hope this post doesn't get removed because it's...reactions2repliesMental HealthAwarenessCoping
