Problems with memory...Hi, I'm new to the site since I kind of suspect I may have MS and I wanted to see if someone could help me. I have had some weird...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosisMental HealthSymptoms
Flowers, Chocolates &...Pee-Proof Undies, Oh My!...Roses are red, violets are blue. Flowers are nice, but dry underwear is too. Incontinence is a struggle for so many people living with MS. Looking for a solution for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New to this...This is so new to me and I’m so worried. I took a seizure in January after my phosphate was 0.2(coma level bad) but now I’m experiencing numb/tingling hands that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Should I ask sick grandchildren to stay away?...Hi Everyone. I've struggled with this question for a while. I was diagnosed with RRMS in late 2019 at 39 years old. Prior to this, for my whole life I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Not Fitting in Because of Your Illness...There are a lot of ways a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can impact someone’s life. You’ve, no doubt, read about the many symptoms and how those impact our bodies...Reactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Curiosity...I had my annual overhaul at rehab this past week. While I hate the idea of going, they have probably saved my life. While thinking about how to give an...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MS? But I'm Still Young!...Digesting and accepting an MS diagnosis is hard at any age. Many children, teens, and young adults who are diagnosed with MS also deal with the added anxiety of living...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
my M.S history...I have had MS for 36 plus years in last 10 years I had facial neuralgia. My doctor has tried kinds of medication, works for awhile then no results. Sent...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesPainSymptomsTreatment
PPMS Treatments to Help Slow Progression...As of 2021, there are only two approved FDA DMT treatments for PPMS; one for leg weakness, which is Amprya, and the other is Ocrevus, to slow MS progression. Ocrevus...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Been There, Done That...I have been in this place before. Just like so many others. Standing at the precipice of the COVID-19 cliffs wondering if my vaccination is the lifeline that will protect...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life With MS at a Young Age...Were you diagnosed with MS at a young age (pediatric, middle school, high school, or college-age)? What was life like for you during that time? We're trying to understand what...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesAwareness
Tips for a Happy New MS ’22 Year...It's another new year and if you're like me, you're an optimist and are looking forward to all of the wondrous things that are possibly lying ahead such as breakthroughs...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Latest Research on the Epstein-Barr Virus and MS...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects almost 1 million people in the United States alone. Doctors do not know what causes MS. But they do have many ideas...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Strange symptoms...I have a lot of strange symptoms. From my ribs up is locked, moving my head is harder, it's so tight. Chiropractic does help and loosen me up, but then...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Trouble Swallowing? Me, Too!...Among the many MS symptoms I have experienced, there is one I have neglected to write about: dysphagia. Derived from the Greek “dys” meaning disordered or bad, and "phagia", meaning...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Clear MRI leaves me lost...Hi looking for some help and advice. Will try to keep my long story short. Im now going through my 7th (at least) journey of symptoms and doctors convinced I...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisFatigue
Cruising With MS: The Important Stuff...Vacation travel can present challenges for anyone. Life with MS also has its own challenges. Combine MS and vacation and you can get an entirely new set of challenges. Not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Walking Sticks...The term 'walking stick' conjures images of high-hat gentleman strolling the streets of London. 'Walking stick' sure sounds better than ‘cane,’ doesn’t it? Most of us wouldn’t object to a walking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Leg Spasticity...hi is there any over the count meds for Spasticity & stiffness of muscles, unsure of when i will get an appointment to see a neurologist?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
