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...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...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...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...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...reactions8repliesAwarenessCaregivingCopingSymptoms
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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
Do you have a particularly rough time of year for your MS?...In my life with the disease, I've noticed that I have had a tendency to have exacerbations in certain months. So while...reactions189repliesSymptomsWeather
Challenges of Eating Healthy...When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis I was inundated with information on how to manage this disease. At the heart of...reactions2comments
The first year ended - a bit of hope...My wife started experiencing a problem with a leg, and, having MS in her family, that rang the alarm. It took a...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseWork & Employment
Journaling has helped my mental health...I have kept a diary since I was a little kid. I used to write about all kinds of things I did...reactions3repliesMental Health
