Yellow CarI was reflecting yesterday on how I had a normal groove with my MS and I saw that I live in a bit of a bubble sometimes with my MS... By the ms tigerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Reality Slaps You Hard!I'm literally sitting here in tears, why? Well partly because I'm feeling sorry for myself. I'm realizing that my body just can't do what it use to do just a... By kimberlybthatsmeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
So, It’s Hurricane Season and Also MS Pain SeasonSo, it’s hurricane season and it’s also MS pain season. I grew up in the Texas panhandle. Amarillo is one of those cities that straddles a county line, half in... By charlayneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Ultimate Contradiction: Mistrust of Doctors When You Are OneI was diagnosed in 2019 when I suddenly started having difficulty walking and using my hands, but it all started at least ten years before. I woke up one morning... By carlychapmanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Why Me??My story is long so I’m going to try to condense it as much as possible. I’ll start with being sexually abused by a family member when I was just... By MommaMSBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The High Cost of Medication In My LifeThree weeks ago, I had a non-damaging (ND) flare (I dislike the term ‘pseudo’). My feet and legs began to go numb at the same time my scalp was tingling... By karenloftusBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doors OpeningMy MS journey, and I witness and see for many, is a narrative about doors closing. Having to leave my job because I wasn't able to cope, and stopping aerobic... By the ms tigerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
MS Through My Daughter's EyesThrough the eyes of Emma Having a parent with Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t just affect them. It affects everyone who loves them, especially their children. My mom showed me that no... By Boneyjenn78Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Hold the Power to Heal in My HandsFor the past five years, I have dealt with debilitating full-body pain due to the damage to my brain and spine caused by multiple sclerosis (MS). Chronic pain was something... By AlanaMBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
When you just know, but the docs don't listen...So back in 2012, before I was diagnosed with MS, I was diagnosed with a host of other stuff. I managed to get sick or had an infection and my... By kimberlybthatsmeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Why My Physical Therapist Is The Most Important Member of My Care TeamFirst, I’ll start off by saying I’m not dissing my other providers: my PCP is the best MD I’ve ever encountered, and I’m comfortable with my Neurologist, while recognizing she... By karenloftusBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Come Ride My MS Roller Coaster With MeHello my name is Penny. I was diagnosed with something called transverse myelitis back in 2006 and what that is is its inflammation of your spinal cord on both sides... By MsPennyPBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Firefighter / LieutenantWell, to start I have been working with a local fire department for 24 years and I have recently retired but am still able to stay an extra 8 years... By Mbfd2564Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
BecomingWe've heard it before. Something happens, a near-death experience, an illness, tragic accident, instant life changes, or loss of a loved one-that forces people to take a metamorphic journey. Without... By NJWhiteBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Stress of Dealing with SSIThe sheer relief of a 3-year fight to get SSI was a day I won't forget. It took over 3 years of fighting and an attorney to prove I was... By kimberlybthatsmeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Be StrongJust when we figure out how to adapt to our existing symptoms and we believe we found a way to move forward, here comes another symptom… Well, unfortunately, there are... By oreosdadBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Change is Inevitable. How We Respond is Not.I have PPMS. At last, after 15 years I have a proactive neurologist. I'm now doing hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and learning more about pacing myself. Until now I've had to do... By Ali.KBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Wondering About My Later Life DiagnosisI found out in my fifties I had MS. Doctors had confusing diagnoses for me and I am still learning about this disease. I am confused because they told me... By msjujuroBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
I Love RollercoastersI have always loved rollercoasters. If there is a rollercoaster in an amusement park, I'm there! I grew up within walking distance of a small amusement park with an amazing... By newleafBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Have MS But It Doesn't Have ME!I have been diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis since September 2020, and I can only describe my life as a roller coaster ride since then. The days leading up to... By MalayamommyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments