MS Comic: FOMO...FOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO can trigger emotions like loneliness or guilt for anyone. But for someone with multiple sclerosis and chronic pain, it can quickly become...reactions6comments
Aubagio elimination procedure...Hello: just wondering if anyone has taken cholestyramine for rapid elimination of Aubagio (and what was it like)?...reactions1replyTreatment
Driving with MS...I am new here, and just wanted to say hi to everybody, so, hi. But, there is something that I am experiencing, that I am curious if anyone else has...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceTravelCopingSymptoms
Trying to get diagnosis...I have seen every specialist and had every blood test. Most doctors see that there isn't a clear answer so attribute it to psychological factors. It's very discouraging that they...reactions4repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Misdiagnosed with MS?...It's been three years since the study published by UCLA and Cedars-Sinai researchers determined 20% of MS patients have been misdiagnosed. I have the diagnosis; I do not believe it...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
I Win: 20 Years of MS...Last week marked the 20-year anniversary of my MS diagnosis. As a society, we place extra emphasis on round-number anniversaries like the 20th. But for me, this one is significant...reactions54comments
What Is Power Posing?...Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands-on-hips, chin raised to the sky. But a...reactions7comments
MS Comic: Commercial Ads...Multiple sclerosis treatment commercials. We've all seen them. In addition to their standard language and repetitive phrases, they just can't seem to depict MS for what it truly is. A...reactions2comments
Let The Names Upon My MS Journey Begin...When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my world, as I had known it for 37 years, suddenly changed. Now, there was an actual reason for my fatigue, physical weakness...reactions9comments
How to Build a Self-management Toolbox to Live Better with MS...Anyone living with MS would benefit from having a self-management toolbox of strategies, coping skills & support options in place to help troubleshoot potential problems. I wrote an article sharing...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCopingSymptoms
Finding Happiness after a Depression Flare...I recently wrote an article sharing my struggle with a depressive episode that lasted longer than usual. Thankfully, I am in a better headspace now. Many have asked me what...reactions5comments
Electric Chair Boo Hiss...My wife always counsels me to turn off my powerchair when not in use such as a visit to the bathroom, a transfer process I have perfected - or so...reactions3comments
Angela...My MS is bad now..l just done my Advanced Directives. Not everyone gets to this stage on their journey....reactions1reply
Poking Myself In The Eyes...One day my mom called me a girly girl. In response, I swiveled my head and asked her exactly what she was talking about. To me, a girly girl was...reactions2comments
Keep On Truckin'...As I read the paper "Experiences of African American Women with Multiple Sclerosis" I caught myself nodding in agreement with most of the findings. As an African American woman living...reactions1comment
Is That A Spider On My Leg?...I am not a fan of spiders. I lose it when they creep into my personal space. All of their eight legs strutting into my business. Of course, I realize...reactions7comments
The Impact of My Age and MS...Way over two decades ago, I was at an early morning hockey practice and kept falling down. Not in the course of any plays or drills, not even with anyone...reactions54comments
Crafting My MS Mask...Most of the people I encounter from day-to-day in my life only ever get to see the mask I put on to hide the toll multiple sclerosis (MS) is taking...reactions42comments
Forced to switch to generic Copaxone...I recently switched to my husbands' insurance. When I attempted to refill my prescription 3 weeks ago,I was given several excuses for the delay. The most recent was blame on...reactions5replies
Asking Myself The Hard Questions...MS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any given morning. I can retire to bed feeling...reactions11comments
