Practical Tips to Manage Heat Sensitivity and Still Have a Life...The summer weather has knocked me out! Utilizing all the strategies I know to manage heat sensitivity. What do you do to stay cool in the warm weather? https://mswellnessproject.com/practical-tips-to-manage-heat-sensitivity-and-still-have-a-life/...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
Son expecting diagnosis...More than a year ago, my son (now 31) noticed his left leg was weak--it would sort of drag when walking. We thought it might be related to back surgery...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly DiagnosedUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisCaregivingCoping
Some Household Hacks for Those With MS...Maintaining a household is challenging under any circumstances, but when you live with a chronic illness like MS, it becomes even more difficult. Battling fatigue, mobility problems, and pain make...Reactions0reactionsComments60 comments
Jenny Angus...Jenny was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2014. It was a heavy hit: her social life, all artwork, sports and athletics, as well as most of her career ended. The...
Chronic Constipation ...Hello all! I've seen some posts in here regarding constipation. But none answered my question. I am dealing with chronic constipation, have been for years. I feel like I may...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptomsTreatmentHealthcare Team
How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout...The role of caregiver or support partner is essential to any patient who relies on others for substantial assistance every day. An overlooked aspect of this relationship is the health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t understand how to get a diagnosis. ...For the last 7 months I have had symptoms. I have leg spasms, extreme sensitivity to heat, headaches, constipation, nerve pain in my back, insomnia, and cognitive decline. The symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
MS a hateful disease...I am a 69 year old male who had his first diagnosis of MS years back. I was beginning my career in sales but had a major car wreck. Out...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Humidity Triggers MS Symptoms...I was raised in the Pacific Northwest, where summer temperatures rarely soar into the 90s. A classic hot day here hovers in the 80s with low humidity, in stark contrast...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Improving Lives Through Art Is Back This Fall With MSAA...You asked, and we answered! By popular demand, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is bringing back our Improving Lives Through Art Series this fall with four new experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
10 Years Plus with MS...I got diagnosed in 2011 with Relapsing MS. Doctors thought I was having a stroke because the right side of my face was dropping down. It wasn’t until after the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Storm in my Body...It's almost as if someone replaces the water in the lake every day. Every day, I swim. Every day, the water is different.; color, clarity, texture, temperature, flavor, ferocity, I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Diagnosis ...So seen my GP today after him being off a long time and first time since the MRI report is back. He also says it looks like confirmed MS (everything...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
In the Swim With MS...The brutal heat many of us have experienced recently is a great reason to search out a pool to take a plunge in for relief, but there are many other...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Normal brain MRI but symptoms of MS? What are the next steps?...Hi everyone! I finally got into a neurologist last month because I've been having multiple symptoms of MS over the last 6 months. I also have multiple family members with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Managing Healthcare Expenses...What have been some of the financial struggles you have faced due to your multiple sclerosis? Have you experienced difficulty with the costs of medicines, testing, copays, travel, insurance, and...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesCommunity Resources
Applying for Disability...Have you applied for disability? What was the process like for you? We have information on the ins and outs of applying for disability in our resources section: https://multiplesclerosis.net/resources-ssdi...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesCommunity Resources
MS and My Client Disclosure...When I first learned I had multiple sclerosis, I had just started my new consulting business. I was eager and excited to ply my trade. Helping microbusinesses was a passion...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
New here...Hi. I am not diagnosed but seeing a neurologist to get an MRI. I am having symptoms such as pain in my eye. More so like when reading and things...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Reflecting On The Benefits Of 'Gaming' With and Without MS...Gross motor skills are movements that involve larger muscles such as legs, arms, and trunk. Fine motor skills are movements involving smaller muscle groups such as those in the hand...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
