Feet like concrete...Ive found describing my sensory symptoms to friends, family and doctors easier using my own words than big words 'spascity'. Ive explained to family if you put one foot on...reactions10repliesSymptoms
My ms symptoms came back after my first tysabri infusion...Ive just started my MS treatment, after my first infusion of tysabri, the very next morning i noticed that the pins needles and numbness in my feet had begun to...reactions5repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSymptoms
MS Book Review: The Multiple Sclerosis Toolbox...How many of us have looked for some sort of manual, guide, or workbook for dealing with the day-to-day uncertainties of MS following diagnosis? I know I sure did. If...reactions6comments
How long does diagnosis take?...My daughter was diagnosed at around age 32. I am 61 and a recent abnormal brain MRI and multiple symptoms is indicating that I may have MS, also. I see...reactions5repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Summer tip...If anyone reading this has one of the newer LG Air conditioners that doesn't drip water and recycles it by evaporating it on the warm/hot parts, if one day it...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Looking at an InterStim...Hi Community - I am new here, but would really like to hear from folks who have had an InterStim placed? I have gone through ALL the options in the...reactions3repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceTreatment
The High Cost of Medication In My Life...Three weeks ago, I had a non-damaging (ND) flare (I dislike the term ‘pseudo’). My feet and legs began to go numb at the same time my scalp was tingling...reactions8comments
If I Knew Then What I Know Now - Neurologist Visit Considerations...It’s true and I know a good majority of you have thought the same thing. If we only knew then, what we know now, we would have acted sooner rather...reactions35comments
Symptoms...Hi Everyone, I’ve been having weird symptoms for about 10 weeks now. It started off with burning pain in the midback, followed by Lhermitte’s which lasted over a month. Lhermitte’s...reactions3repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptomsMRIs
Numb Little Bug...I've always loved music. I enjoy music and songs of almost every genre. Listening to music has always been a great source of comfort. It's something I enjoy doing, whatever...reactions4comments
Likely MS but just weird...Hello, I have been having problems off and on for years and I think I have MS. I had a really big flare up of whatever is going on and...reactions12repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Watch MSAA’s “Keys to Adapting Your Environment” Webinar On-Demand...“The key to success is often the ability to adapt.” – Confucius Adapt. Modify. Change your perspective. The MS community has no shortage of adaptations needed to get through a...reactionscomments
Active 3 days agoHow do you keep cool?...For many of us, it's that time of year again! The season when the temperature and humidity increase to unbearable levels. Many of us with Multiple Sclerosis experience a temporary...reactions192repliesWeather
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
MS or fibromyalgia?...Hi everyone, I’m in the middle of trying to get a diagnosis for what’s been going on with me the past few months. My dr has been hopeless, thinks it...reactions1replyUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Doubt and Suspicion Are Painful...So many times in the community, our members express anger and dismay when loved ones or friends do not understand how this disease affects their bodies. Feeling accused of what...reactions10comments
Eye pain or migraine ...Hello there! I am new to this forum, but diagnosed in 2020 with RRMS. Since then I’ve been on a couple different medications (copaxone, now rebif). However I am still...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Don’t Let Heat Beat You...The recent escalation of temperatures in my home state made me immediately think of the dog days of summer even though it was only May. If there were kryptonite capable of...reactions13comments
HSCT Part 3: Planning for Caregiving and Health Considerations...The next step after planning for treatment location and fundraising is, who will/can go with you? Questions that you need to ask yourself are: can this person handle the tough or...reactions2comments
Doors Opening...My MS journey, and I witness and see for many, is a narrative about doors closing. Having to leave my job because I wasn't able to cope, and stopping aerobic...reactions5comments
