HSCT Part 2: Planning for Treatment Location and Fundraising...I was mentally spent after I’d made the decision to go for HSCT, but when I was faced with the planning stage, I felt so overwhelmed it was like a...reactions4comments
Tinnitus ...I have tinnitus and my ms doctor and nurse keep telling me that this is typically is not a symptom of MS. Tinnitus is described as ringing or a buzzing...reactions5repliesCopingSymptoms
Dealing With Who I Was...Yesterday, while at a routine eye doctor appointment, while waiting for my eyes to dilate, I had a chunk of time to make small talk with my doctor. He knew...reactions19comments
Are Mushrooms Magic for MS Patients?...Anyone who is health-conscious is typically aware of whether certain foods are heart-healthy. Are they nutritious? Low in fat? Low in salt? Those with MS, or caregivers who often shop...reactions5comments
Multiple Sclerosis and climate change...I am 58 years old and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992. I have secondary progressive MS and am almost tetraplegic but do have minimal movement remaining in my...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical TrialsAwarenessWeather
MS in My 20s Part 3: A Broken Body...Emotionally speaking, multiple sclerosis (MS) made me experience many feelings throughout my 20s. Fear, confusion, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and among many other things, I felt betrayed. Betrayed by my own...reactions17comments
The Joy Nestled Beside Me...My parents' visits begin with a "Hi Di!" and a kiss and then we delve into chatter about this and that, and my sisters are pretty much the same. My...reactions19comments
Ms...Im on Aubagio tablets and now struggling to walk move or cut vegetablesnot myself can i get off this drug and try something else as im so sad at the...reactions8replies
Switching DMTs: A Sometimes Necessary Hassle...Previously, I wrote about switching to a new DMT after years of being on Gilenya. Due to low lymphocyte counts, I was directed to take my Gilenya every other day...reactions4comments
What are your thoughts on Clinical Trials?...A clinical trial is when a new medication or treatment option is studied with a group of people. Have you ever taken part in a clinical trial? If so, how...reactions26repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
MS Comic: Period...After being diagnosed with MS, some people experience more severe or different period symptoms. These symptoms can range from mood swings to fatigue to various forms of pain. Has anyone...reactions6comments
New medication and fatigue ...Hey there everybody! I had my MS diagnosis a few months ago and I started my first immunotherapy. The first week I started my fatigue symptoms got really bad. But...reactions6repliesDiagnosisCoping
Leaving out words in sentences...Greetings all : ) New here and was diagnosed about a year ago. Been an interesting change of life. Something i have noticed this past week.. I am trying to...reactions2replies
Dimethyl Fumarate...Dimethyl fumarate is a generic drug approved to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults, including: The active ingredient is dimethyl fumarate. The exact way dimethyl fumarate works...
Covid...When it came to covid the grim reaper wanted to play chess with me, I said I didn't know how but I played pool enough times to know the rules...reactions4replies
Coming to Terms With Disability...Recently, I had a day where, for various reasons, I had to explain that I am technically disabled to several people. Each time I did so, I realized that my...reactions173comments
Let’s Do It – Chill, Relax, and Yoga or Tai Chi With MS!...Oh yeah, sure, yoga and Tai Chi my MS away. How about taking part in a triathlon to reset my immune system to its original manufacturer settings?! Well, it doesn’t...reactions19comments
Recent Diagnosis ...Hi All, I have just today recieved MRI results and been told I have MS. I am beyond terrified and feel sick with worry. I have young kids and an...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Ocrevus infusion ...Hey Everyone!! I have been on Ocrevus for at least 2 years and I have noticed about a month and half from next infusion I tend to start having issues...reactions8repliesSide EffectsTreatment