2022 MultipleSclerosis.net Awareness Month Giveaway!...The 2022 MS Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This was a special year for the MS community. This year we saw a Marvel superhero...reactions5comments
Wondering About My Later Life Diagnosis...I found out in my fifties I had MS. Doctors had confusing diagnoses for me and I am still learning about this disease. I am confused because they told me...reactions10comments
Optic Neuritis/Steroids...Hello, I don’t know if I will be diagnosed with MS or not yet but I have had optic neuritis for weeks. We have to follow up with further testing...reactions3repliesCopingSide EffectsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Progression Fears and Concerns...My multiple sclerosis seems to be getting worse. There, I said it out loud. The biggest MS concern I have might be coming true. My usual symptoms are occurring more...reactions37comments
It's MS Awareness Month. What do you do to raise awareness and what does it mean to you?...MS has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. When I was a young kid, my grandfather suffered from the disease and moved in with...reactions23repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Cooking With a Chronic Illness...Living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can make the most mundane of tasks incredibly difficult. Fatigue, mobility issues, pain, and cognitive dysfunction can all conspire to sabotage the...reactions18comments
MS Awareness Fact: We Need Resources to Live Better...March is MS Awareness Month and what most people are unaware of is that those of us living with MS need resources to live better. In fact, there is a...reactions5repliesCommunity ResourcesAwareness
COVID-19 and Its Impact on My MS: Part 1...January 3, 2022 - The day began just like any other. I spent the morning in my home office, working online as a multiple sclerosis advocate, moderating this very site...reactions1comment
Undiagnosed/seeking diagnosis...I know all the problems about the summer sweating, but I've been sweating from the neck up all times of the year.. They are so powerful that I have to...reactions4repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Need help...I don’t know where to go from here. Today I had another MRI and everything looked normal. I’m so frustrated because my symptoms say that something is wrong. I have...reactions19repliesSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
MS Comic: Invisible Symptoms...The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Invisible symptoms are hard to understand and relate to for those who don't experience them...reactions1comment
Overcoming MS Fear - Run YOUR Race...Years ago, I received advice from a veteran MS warrior to pick an activity that I did not do before my MS diagnosis. For me, it was running. Sounds crazy...reactions1replyPainCopingFatigueMental Health
Waiting for my Appointment...Hello, I am new to this forum. Not sure I should be here yet because I am waiting to see my Neurologist, which isn't until May. If I started at...reactions3repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Our MS Superheroes and Their Sidekicks...March is multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month! This year, we are honoring the many superheroes of MS and their sidekicks (also known as caregivers, friends, family members, and pets). We...reactions10comments
Every MS Superhero Needs a Sidekick...We want to know about your sidekick. Are they your best friend, your doctor, family member, or a pet? Share here what makes them the perfect sidekick to you. Feel...reactions536repliesCaregivingAwarenessFriends & Family
MSAA’s “Approaches to Managing MS in 2022: A Research Update” Now on Demand!...It’s hard to believe that we’re almost three months into 2022! With the year going by quickly, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) invites you to learn more about...reactionscomments
I Love Rollercoasters...I have always loved rollercoasters. If there is a rollercoaster in an amusement park, I'm there! I grew up within walking distance of a small amusement park with an amazing...reactions4comments
What’s Happening to MS Home Healthcare?...It’s likely you’ve heard about a shortage of home healthcare workers. While it’s easy to blame the pandemic for this unfortunate trend, the problem isn’t new. It comes down to...reactions6comments
Could it be MS?...Hi all, I'm new here but am hoping I can get some input from those who have secured a diagnosis. Over the last 5-6 years, I've been having increasingly troubling...reactions1reply
The MS Age Restriction...When I received my diagnosis, I was 22 years old. In the world of MS, the onset typically falls between 20-40 years of age. As you might imagine, getting diagnosed...reactions15comments
