Numbness...Hi everyone - I'm 48 & really glad to have found this forum. I discovered on the 27th Jan 2022 I have MS. Feeling scared, lonely worried for my family...reactions5repliesSymptomsMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
I wanted to share this with others going through the same thing...I’m a musician and was diagnosed in January of 2021 with RRMS. I play in a band called Fading Chaos with my best friend of 25 years. He wrote the...reactions1replyDiagnosisCoping
HSCT Part 1: The Decision-Making Process...The decision to pursue autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (aHSCT) is a complex one, especially since very few patients have their neurologist's support. Autologous means derived from one’s own bone...reactions12comments
MS Comic: You Look Great!...The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! This comic perfectly depicts that feeling when you get a compliment about your physical appearance...reactionscomments
Cruising and MS: The Pros and Cons...After reading my series on 'Cruising and MS' you may still not be sure if taking a cruise is right for you. Here’s my shortlist of the pros and cons...reactionscomments
What I've Learned in 20 Years Since My MS Diagnosis...It's been 20 years since my MS diagnosis! When I was first diagnosed I was so afraid for my future and although it's not what I thought it would be...reactions4replies
It's MSiversary Time!...On February 2nd, 2000, I was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While most people think of February 2nd as Groundhog Day, I know it as my MSiversary. It’s become a...reactions11comments
Randy Patrick...After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2012, Randy Patrick had made it his mission to raise awareness and provide support for the MS Community. He started the 3rd party...
Sarah Quezada...Hey World! My name is Sarah. I am a Patient Activist in California living with Multiple Sclerosis. You can find me online as MSfit Momma. MSfit is a play on...
Does having MS make it difficult to manage "simple" errands?...How does your MS affect managing and running "simple" errands? Do you experience sensory overload from stores? Have you found that they might not be ADA compliant? Maybe running errands...reactions54repliesCopingAwarenessSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
New Council Seeks Members to Drive Equity in MS Research...Disclosure: The author of this article is a member of iConquerMS™. The problem of inclusivity in medical research is a longstanding one. In 2019, a spotlight on problems of diversity...reactions3comments
Forever Pain Is MS Pain...Everyone deals with pain from time to time. So, what’s the big deal just take a pain-relief tablet and be done with it. Oh, MSers with MS pain wish it...reactions42comments
The Nasty Twinge of Jealousy...On the outside, I’ve got that giant smile on, ear to ear, probably even showing a little teeth here and there, as my friends tell me all about the latest...reactions36comments
Resource for Readers...I've always loved reading! It's allowed me to travel through time and around the world. I chose a legal career with considerable page turning and was in two book clubs...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCommunity ResourcesAssistive Devices
Living With MS and Now Macular Degeneration...Life might feel simpler and less stressful if multiple sclerosis were the only medical condition I had to manage. Alas, it is not. I have been collecting other chronic medical...reactions10comments
Am I a fighter? I thought I was, but never imagined this kinda fight....Recently, my husband and I were discussing this. He said he thinks of different temperaments as one of three when faced with a challenge: fight, flight, or freeze. He saw...reactions6comments
Understanding My Symptoms a Lil More...I had an interesting read about our weird symptoms, as I learned the names of some of the ones I have been blessed with. One thing you will learn about...reactions1comment
National IV Nurse Day, January 25: Honors MS Infusion Nurses...First established in 1980, January 25 of every year marks the day when those with MS using infusion treatments can publicly recognize and celebrate the IV nurses who’ve helped them...reactions3comments
MSAA’s “Living Rural With MS” Webinar Series is Now Available to Watch On-Demand...When living with multiple sclerosis in a rural or underserved area, an MS specialist may be several hours away from your home, making it difficult to seek treatment or find...reactionscomments
Ignorance is gloominess...My wife was diagnosed last year. The discover happened by accident doing other tests. Doctors say she's lucky because starting the therapy at such an early stage gives her the...reactions20repliesNewly DiagnosedCaregivingCoping
