Not coping ...Hi everyone, After dealing with some troubling symptoms I have started the testing for MS. I have already had blood tests and ct scans and will now be seeing a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisCopingDepression
PONS...Was reading a thread about a device that helps with gait. FDA just approved this in March. Portable Neromodulaton. Pons, It sits on your tongue and gives off zaps. Very...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAssistive Devices
The Problem With Saying “I Never Let My Illness Stop Me”...This past week, I saw a widely shared tweet by someone talking about how harmful it can be when someone loudly and proudly proclaims that their illness or disability never...Reactions0reactionsComments67 comments
MS Comic: Working From Home...Dealing with MS fatigue and muscle weakness is still an issue, even when working from home. We get by with a little help from our loved ones, pets, and devices...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
No Insurance... Anyone else?...I have a MS (SPMS) No medical ins. Divorce Can no longer work(former trauma nurse) Have not applied for disability because I have watched others go through it and I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
New DR is leaning towards MS after years of symptoms...what do you think?...I am browsing multiple forums to find people going through similar symptoms as me and looking for support we can give to one another. I have had these symptoms for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
World MS Day: Managing MS in Different Climates...May 30, 2021, marks World MS day. This day represents unity, awareness, and support in the global MS community. MultipleSclerosis.net is proud to support the MS community on this day...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overwhelmed while going through diagnosing...Grateful to have found this site, as hands on experiences is still the best in my opinion. And while I know there are many others worse off, the new losses...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCopingDiagnosis
It's Okay to Have Fun!...When you live with a chronic illness, as I do, the idea of doing something fun can become complicated. Don’t I need to be strict and focus on my health?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What Are Common Symptoms of MS?...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body mistakenly attacks its own nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Nerves carry information from our body to our brain about physical movements, pain...
Pain...Just as physical signals to move the body can be affected by MS, sensation signals can be affected, too. In fact, it is common for people with MS to experience...
Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)...MS-like symptoms can be caused by many things. Infections, injuries, vitamin deficiencies, and more can lead to neurological symptoms. But the symptoms of MS are caused by demyelination of nerves...
Insomnia and Fatigue, a Dueling Battle..."You sleep like a vampire; we have to reset your sleep schedule!" My husband says this to me all the time. Most nights (well, mornings), I am now going to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Glossary of MS Terms...Autoimmune In autoimmune diseases, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body. This can cause inflammation and damage to the affected tissues.Axon A long, slender part of a...
Evoked Potentials Tests...Evoked potentials tests measure the electrical activity in the brain in response to certain stimuli. The tests stimulate pathways that send information to the brain. For example, nerves involved with...
Diagnosis...Diagnosing MS can be challenging for many reasons. The road to receiving a diagnosis often involves many of these experiences: It is common for a diagnosis of MS to be...
Dating someone with MS....First I want to say I’m aware this isn’t a dating advice platform and that everyone’s experience with MS is unique. I also read quite a bit of posts here...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Have Gait Problems? New MS Device “Talks the Walk”...Walking isn’t always a problem for me (though talking might be!). But when I do get tired, my legs feel very much like they’re made of cement, making it hard...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
McDonald Criteria for MS...The McDonald criteria are guidelines used to help diagnose MS. For this reason, doctors need to take information from several sources to come to a conclusion. The McDonald criteria help...
Generic Tecfidera...I am a 66yr old male diagnosed with RRMS 10 yrs. ago; Initially on Rebif for 4 yrs. Switched to Tecfidera 6 yrs ago after first major relapse. Experience with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
