Brain fog and cognitive decline interfering with applying for government assistance ...I have used Case Management services in the past but have had no success with them at all because they basically just encouraged me to do the process myself...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesInsurance & DisabilityCommunity ResourcesTips & Advice
"Inspirational" people...The ability to run marathons and conduct zumba classes are often the first things an MS patient loses :) Knowing that these comments come from well intentioned...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregiving
The end...As her ability to take care of herself decreased, and her dependence on me increased, we grew closer and closer, our love for each other growing stronger...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCaregiving
Do my symptoms indicate MS?...I've also over the years noticed that my ability to focus and concentrate has decreased....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisDiagnosis
MS fundraiser in Akron, Ohio...The Oak Clinic offers care to ALL MS patient’s regardless of their ability to pay....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
If not MS...then what?...I am 40 years old and an educator so while I am not in pain and I feel my gait/mobility is fine for the most part, I do feel...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
It's MS Awareness Month. What do you do to raise awareness and what does it mean to you?...The future Devin’s that haven’t been diagnosed yet. The more we spread the word now, the better off their lives will be and that’s important to me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyAwareness
Parent of son with MS Lives in Fantasy World...His cognitive skills took a massive hit in March and slowly his walking ability has declined to where he now can't even stand with a walker....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCoping
Could it be MS?...I always feel fatigued, tired, often feel light headed and dizzy and I feel over the last 5 or so years my ability to think clearly and work things...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
My day-to-day journey through life with Multiple Sclerosis...fit in all my hospital appointments with my MS nurse, Physio therapist, Doctor and Consultant, things were going fine until "BANG" down hill I went… my mobility...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCommunity Resources
Worried sick :(...and he ran some basic tests and said he wasn't concerned, but referred me to a neuro to give me peace of mind - the neuro appt is in 2...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
The Ever-Elusive Diagnosis Quest...-Intense fatigue -Limbs feeling heavy -Random twitching -Stiffness -Overly strong reflex response -Urinary frequency & occasional leaking -Emotional lability...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisSymptoms
Learning to talk again...One of the more frustrating issues with this disease is the ability to communicate. I love to talk. To talk about anything really....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCoping
Investigating whether I have MS...Fast forward to now and the symptoms are mostly the muscle weakness and fatigue with what I believe is a worsening of my ability to concentrate and my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesDiagnosisExerciseUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Bee venom therapy - an idea whose time has come back?...I’ve been at high risk of losing my ability to do the things I love most in life not to mention struggling with ordinary activities....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
New to forum, awaiting diagnosis but have questions...guess my real question is if anyone had similar symptoms to me when they were diagnosed and more specifically if so has anyone regained their balance and ability...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
Is anyone out there with Late Onset Ms?...In fact, I appreciate how it has increased my ability to meditate and delve deep to get a hold of myself, slow things down....Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 replies
How caregiving made me a better man...I worked very hard to make this disability have as little effect on my ability to lead a normal life as possible, and I believe I have succeeded in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregiving
Looking for answers...I was there 8 days, no herniated disc, after multiple tests, had no definite diagnosis of cause, eventually regained ability to move legs and stand and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
MS and overseas vacation experience...Transportation in other cities =========================== If you are not going to use the transport services offered by the cruise line, use Google to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregiving