Facing Spasticity in Public...On a bright afternoon, I sit at the corner café, a cozy spot with chairs that don’t quite match and the delightful scent of freshly-brewed coffee. I choose a window...reactions9comments
I am starting to put the pieces in the puzzle together. I think I may very well have ms.....I am beyond destroyed right now. My symptoms have been muscle spasms, tight calfs, pain, vibration in both feet, easy numbness when putting pressure on my arms or legs, had...reactions2replies
Cold hands and feet and pain on both but no signs of rynauds discoloring. Is this ms?...My hands tend to get cold during the winter and my feet aswell. I also feel joint pain on my hands (I was diagnosed with JIA so I don't know...reactions5repliesCopingAwarenessCommunity Resources
Felt a tightness sqeezing in my left abdomen. No pain. Was it gas?...It felt better when I started sitting up and didn't feel it when I was sitting up and started standing. I only felt it when I layed down and it...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingCommunity Resources
How Do I Know What is From MS?...You may know MS is called the Snowflake disease because, similar to snowflakes, no two people with MS are alike. That is pretty cool when you think about it; we...reactions31comments
Severe Cognitive and Sleep Issues...My mum has been diagnosed since 1986 and now 71 years old Last 3 years cognitive issues going severe with short term memory and talking to people. Neurologists saying more...reactions5repliesCoping
Reflecting on the Holidays and Looking Ahead to the New Year...With Christmas behind us and New Year's around the corner, how are you feeling? How has your holiday time been so far and what are you looking forward to in...reactions3repliesCoping
Chronic Fatigue ...My fatigue is so bad I cant function at all! I have to have help to get out of bed. I can’t do housework or play with my grandkids, get...reactions3replies
Burning tongue...I can no longer eat anything that is the slightest bit spicy hot. My tongue burns. I used to be able to eat pizza with pepperoni and other spicy foods...reactions3repliesSymptomsSide Effects
Trying to get a diagnosis...I have been having symptoms of what I believe to be optic neuritis, on and off, for 3 years. I have suddenly began having terrible numbness in my hands, especially...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
So glad we have this forum. ...I’m 81, a widow of 3yrs, and my kids want me to move from my townhome to a home next door to my daughter. They say it’s for my own...reactions11repliesCoping
Losing independence ...I’m 47 yo and was diagnosed 14 years ago. I was in grad school and finished my Master’s (MS, haha). I was an elite swimmer since I was a kid...reactions1replyDepressionCoping
How to Declutter Your Home When You’re Fatigued...My family and I were planning a move into a new home. Like many other homeowners, we had been working toward this moment for years. It was surreal that it...reactions36comments
Help...I'm having a weird symptom on the palms of my hands it fills like there on fierce and itchy 😳...reactions2repliesCoping
Remembering Dianne Scott...We are incredibly saddened to share that MultipleSclerosis.net team member Dianne Scott passed away on December 2, 2024. Dianne was diagnosed with MS in 2007 and had recently been dealing...reactions9comments
Very Little Done About Animal Cruelty...When I read articles like these, people comment how important their pets are too them, how loving they are, how important they are to them, I wonder if any of...reactionsrepliesAwareness
How rental companies can ruin a 11k $ vacation....Hey everyone. Sitting in front of mission space in Epcot, Disney world Florida. Got a rental from Scootaround. Horrible company, phone service but Anthony the delivery guy was real nice...reactions1reply
Multiple sclerosis ...Hello. I have had this invisible disease for 5 years. My mobility, my vision, my brain,my relationship. Wanted and still want to get married. But I can't marry myself lol...reactions1reply
MRI Questions ...Has anyone else ever had this on their Brain MRI, never had this before? My older sister that also has MS also had the same thing. Any advice would be...reactions2repliesDiagnosisCommunity Resources
Exercising Consistently is Hard, But Care Partners Can Help...One cannot understate the healthful impact of exercise on our physical and mental well-being. Those who run, walk, swim, or practice yoga may do so to maintain heart health and...reactions8comments
