Hair Hurt? Mine too! Here's How It Feels And What Might Be Causing It...Multiple sclerosis can cause some pretty weird symptoms. After having it for a while and comparing notes with others, we can easily identify the common symptoms such as fatigue, pain...Reactions0reactionsComments65 comments
Trying To Find a Diagnosis...Hi. In late May I began to have breathing issues with shortness of breath that lasted until the first week of July. By July 7th I started to have a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
MS Comic: Googling Symptoms...We've all been there. A new symptom appears and either due to embarrassment, confusion, or the lack of an available trusted person to ask, we turn to Dr. Google. Most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: How to Treat MS Painsomnia...Life with MS is draining! On top of the fatigue - which feels like trying to go through life while constantly swimming in quicksand - everything seems so much more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Seeking a Diagnosis...Greetings everyone. I am happy to join this ongoing discussion board, although I have not been diagnosed with MS. I have been having various symptoms over the last ten years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisAwarenessCoping
Part 2: Sex with a Chronic Condition...Living with MS can affect every aspect of your life, including your sex life. There are so many misconceptions when the topics of chronic illness and sex converge, making it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Darkhawk: An Interview About Marvel's New Superhero With MS...When you think superhero, what usually comes to mind is a pretty intimidating power pose and hefty muscles that can make any villain a little uneasy. And what about those...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
PPMS: Cognitive Decline Does NOT Have Me!!!...It’s one thing to have cognitive issues like memory problems, word finding difficulty, and such. It’s something entirely different when you have actual diagnoses of Cognitive Decline, and Reduced Processing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
🦸♀️ Marvel's MS Superhero 🦸♂️...Marvel's recent release of Darkhawk, a graphic novel about a teenager who is diagnosed with MS, finds an amulet, and receives Superhero abilities, got us thinking... If you could take...Reactions0reactionsComments75 repliesSymptoms
Getting Used To It...Been having a numbness in my hand, feet and chest for the last 4 months, it really bothered me at first but my body has adapted to the feeling and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & FamilySymptoms
Becoming a Self-Advocate..."No, it isn't. Eat more fiber." Those words from my new neurologist spurred me to greater action. It was these words that struck me and shook me. I soon found...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Concerns and Anxiety Over Possible MS Symptoms...Hi all, I'm a 26 year old female. I'm a Physician Assistant, so sometimes I think I know too much and then freak out for no reason. Anyways, this year...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How People With MS Can Prepare if Disaster Strikes...A large-scale earthquake recently struck Haiti. We're constantly reading and inundated with what this world is facing when it comes to natural disasters. Simultaneously, I found a note reminding myself...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Shout, Shout, Let It All Out: Moment of Frustration Day Is Here!...Way back when the leaves just beginning to change and we began to feel a crispness in the air, a special day was documented. On October 12, 2021, marked an...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Best is Yet to Come...Oh, I bet the eyebrows are raising, and the comments a blazing! The best is yet to come, I can’t even get through today, let alone tomorrow. Yes, I hear...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Tell Your Child About MS...Children are more observant than many folks believe. They notice our behavior and often copy it. If one of their parents acts differently than other people, they are likely to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Inheritance Stuff...My partner has advanced MS. Her Dad is very old and is hoping to pass on as much as he can when he dies without it damaging her benefits. Just...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCostInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
MS Comic: Coffee Date...Numbness of the face, body or arms, and legs is one of the most common symptoms of MS. It may be the first MS symptom a person experiences. If you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Part 1: Sex With a Chronic Condition...When you have a chronic illness like MS, sex can involve a complicated mix of feelings, emotions, and practical considerations. A diagnosis can turn your entire world upside down –...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Embracing My New MS Body...I have HATED my body for the majority of my life - from head to toe. I hated it all, and I struggled with my developing body. All the curves...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
