Meds...I was diagnosed in 2019 and since then I have had no meds prescribed for my MS. My neurologist doesn't even seem to listen to me when I see her...reactions7repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
Im Freaked Out...lease forgive my yawp - I'm scared and have no one to chat with who understands what I'm going through. I'm male and in my late 50s. I've been complaining...reactions17repliesPPMSSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
MS Drugs...The landscape of treating multiple sclerosis is constantly expanding. There are a few people here at MultipleSclerosis.net who were diagnosed with MS before there was any disease-modifying treatment (DMT) available...reactions1comment
Lidocaine Patches for nerve pain...I've been dealing with SEVER nerve pain for a while. If any of you have read some of my articles, you know that my body is Uber sensitive to any...reactions11repliesCostInsurance & DisabilityPain
When you just know, but the docs don't listen......So back in 2012, before I was diagnosed with MS, I was diagnosed with a host of other stuff. I managed to get sick or had an infection and my...reactions23comments
Why My Physical Therapist Is The Most Important Member of My Care Team...First, I’ll start off by saying I’m not dissing my other providers: my PCP is the best MD I’ve ever encountered, and I’m comfortable with my Neurologist, while recognizing she...reactions5comments
Multiple Sclerosis and the Right to Die...Editor’s note: Trigger warning – This article includes details about assisted suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help, please call 9-1-1 or the National...reactions50comments
Where can I buy DMTs without prescription, at my own risk?...The research is showing that early use of DMTs can materially change the long-term development curve of MS. e.g. "The time of treatment is critically important in limiting the progression...reactions5repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisTreatment
What once was simple.....I vaguely remember the days when taking nice a warm shower was my Zen. Now, I nearly dread the daunting on-edge task. I find myself in survivor mode with all...reactions8repliesCaregivingCopingSymptomsAwareness
Getting Diagnosed With a Normal MRI...Over my years here, one of the most common types of questions we encounter is from someone who has not been diagnosed but seems to be exhibiting many symptoms of...reactions39comments
Potential MS?...Hi all! This is going to be a long story, so thank you to anyone who reads through this. I'll start from the beginning. I'm Type 1 Diabetic and currently...reactions19repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Certain Healing May Be Possible With MS...After living with multiple sclerosis for 22 years — I’m counting from my first bout with optic neuritis in 2000 rather than my official diagnosis in 2005 — I have...reactions14comments
My Boogie Shoes...Hey y’all!! We have all spoken on our great topic of MS. What want to know is what type of shoes do you wear around the house, out and about...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
MS in My 20s Part 1: Introduction...According to the National MS Society, most people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) between the ages of 20 and 50. Regardless of when MS comes about, this is an...reactions11comments
Rebecca Ironside, MSPT...Becca Ironside works as a pelvic floor physical therapist. One of her keen interests is working with people to address neurogenic bowel and bladder concerns. Becca also finds joy in...
Come Ride My MS Roller Coaster With Me...Hello my name is Penny. I was diagnosed with something called transverse myelitis back in 2006 and what that is is its inflammation of your spinal cord on both sides...reactions2comments
Firefighter / Lieutenant...Well, to start I have been working with a local fire department for 24 years and I have recently retired but am still able to stay an extra 8 years...reactions2comments
Potential New Method for Early Diagnosis of MS...People with multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a variety of symptoms. Each person’s experience is unique, which can make diagnosis challenging. Currently, there is no 1 specific test to diagnose...reactionscomments
Overwhelmingly Exhausted ...I'm still in the process of seeing neurologist after neurologist after neurologist. I'm having a lot of signs and symptoms of MS and they tell me that it all points...reactions15repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...reactions1comment
