Cost of ms medication ...I'm still not sure if I'm posting this correctly. I'm almost 64 and don't quite understand how to do everything. Please forgive me if I've accidentally posted this twice. But...reactions1replyCopingCostInsurance & DisabilityTreatment
Banish Self-doubt and Boost Self-confidence...I'm a pretty confident person but sometimes living with a chronic illness can feel like there's this endless debate going on in my head about what I should or shouldn't...reactions2repliesMental Health
What Was That Word Again?...Jokes that have to do with linguistics or wordplay or a twist of phrase crack me up the most. At nine years old my favorite joke was from the news...reactions22comments
Sorry, I Can’t Go...I have never been much of a social butterfly. Being primarily an introvert means that a lot of social interaction zaps me of energy. I am rarely super excited to...reactions1comment
The Gift That Keeps On Giving...When you are living with multiple sclerosis, life is difficult. That is an acknowledgment of the obvious. Those of us in this situation are well aware of its downfalls. Varying...reactions4comments
Sometimes There's No Rhyme Or Reason...For as long as I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my fair share of tough days. These kinds of days range from feeling a tad “off” to being...reactions15comments
Lesions without demyelination ...Hi guys. I’ve had a difficult time (like many others) getting a diagnosis or even assistance for my symptoms. I have had the usual indicative symptoms which have progressively gotten...reactions8repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Can we start a petition to have images of young people on walking stick/canes ...Shopping for a walking stick or cane is already something I feel crappy about, Can we just have SOME images of young people on the walking stick/cane adds and packaging?...reactions7repliesAssistive DevicesCoping
My Thoughts with Obesity, Diet, and Their Impact on MS...I love to eat. The older I get, the deeper my love grows. Veggies, pasta, poultry, and pork. Big Macs, French fries, chips and dip, and Di Giorno pizza. Sourdough...reactions7comments
Sad...It’s what I am most of the time yet when I see anyone it’s a big smile how are you fine I say and you ? I just can’t seem...reactions3repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Neuro appt coming up and tests...Last year I had the experience of my symptoms being put down to anxiety or that it could be seizure activity as I have epilepsy. I really felt like I...reactions2repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
Eye Surgery vs lazy eye...I am 66 years old and was born with a lazy eye- went to my eye doctor yesterday and he told me that bothh eyes are "lazy" now- I have...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Treat Yo Self: Remember To Practice Self-Love...As I was scrolling through Instagram the other day, I noticed a person I follow, that also lived with MS consistently posts a similar type of picture every few days...reactions27comments
Recovery from muscle fatigue ...Are there ways to recover fatigued leg muscles after walking, besides rest?...reactions5repliesExerciseFatigueSymptomsTips & Advice
MSAA to Present a Virtual Art Showcase Event Featuring Artists with MS...Each year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA) Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. Have you ever wondered about the artistic process of MSAA’s Art...reactions2comments
MS and Probiotics: Should You Overload on Yogurt?...In a previous post, I discussed the possible connection between gut health and multiple sclerosis. Some researchers believe that a lack of certain helpful bacteria in the digestive tract can...reactionscomments
Three Cheers for the Corpus Callosum!...The what? Those of us with MS, likely already understand how the brain isn’t simply one organ, but an entire collection of different organs with chief jobs. One of the...reactions12comments
MS Life: How I Make Gardening Easier and More Fun...Having MS can make the work of installing and maintaining a growing space difficult. I wouldn’t be able to garden at my new place had I not found ways to...reactions11comments
Even Though I Have PPMS, MS Is MS Isn’t It?...OK does it matter what type of MS I have? MS is MS, isn't it? I know you're wondering if PPMS has finally gotten to me cognitive-wise. Well, yes it...reactions68comments
MS Life: How I Make Camping Easier and More Fun...During my last camping trip, I noticed a caravan of trailers in our loop. In one of them, a woman using a wheelchair frequently zoomed around the grounds between sites...reactions2comments
