I Have MS, But I Have a NameHow many times have you said to yourself, “I have MS.” That one sentence, the gravity of it. It never seems to...reactions4comments
"Living in the Now"For quite a while now, I have caught myself saying: “When I feel better, I will see my friends more." “When I...reactions4comments
Thank YouI just wanted to say thank you. I came here and you welcomed me with open arms You took me in, let...reactions3comments
All Is Not As It SeemsI have had a number of very wonderful relationships with men and women. Being in my late 70s and 80s, that is...reactions4comments
Opposites AttractIn regards to the story Beggars Can Be Choosy, I totally agree with the author that women with MS are seen as...reactions2comments
A New Year Is Upon UsA New Year is upon us. A year filled with hope. That we might walk a little better That we may fall...reactions5comments
At 30 My Life Changed InstantlyI had my son at 28, custody battle for 3 years, and worked full time 7 days a week so my son...reactions4comments
"David and Goliath"I have never been the "fighting type," but multiple sclerosis is a bully I will continue to fight and get back up...reactions13comments
Missing Normal ActivityHi, I'm Jack, diagnosed, in a walker now. His name is Larry, get it? Larry Walker, hall of fame right fielder for...reactions2comments
BiPAP Machine Got Rid of MS Hug! I Can Breathe, Talk, & Sleep AgainA BiPAP machine changed my life! I do not get any more MS hugs because of it! Like with any type of...reactions16comments
Living with MS and HIVHi, I am Tess, I have been living with HIV since I was in my early 20's. Got it from my first...reactions1comment
More to LoseI have had RRMS for 8 years, with only 3 official relapses in that time frame. I try to keep a positive...reactions3comments
Is the Process to the Diagnosis an Odyssey?I've been experiencing neurological symptoms since last year. One of those is actually visible: seizures. I tried to not think about them...reactions12comments
Self-Defeating Game of Comparing Yourself to OthersI recently read a post about the guilt of complaining about my MS when other MSers have far more serious cases. I...reactions3comments
My Secret Place, My Safe PlaceMy secret place, my safe place. When my pains overflow, when my tears overrun. When my body stumbles and crumbles. I reach...reactions9comments
Body Snatchers Be GoneMS can be an isolating disease. People on the street sometimes look at me like I am drunk. I smile and play...reactions2comments
The Art of Moving Forward“Golly gee willakers, I’m glad I have MS,” said no one ever, as they went merrily skipping and zip-a-dee-doo-daaing down the street...reactions2comments
MS, Diet, and Humor: Get Off My LawnI posted a controversial photo on Facebook last year: It was labeled “Paraplegic Twister,” and it showed a guy in a wheelchair...reactions7comments
Clumsy MeI think about my M.S. every day. Now that my husband is retired, I think about it much more. He's very active...reactions2comments
OreosdadI’m in my mid-50s and have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for over a decade. It continues to progress and create new...reactions2comments
