My Flare-Ups, Fighting BackThere has been a major progression I have noticed in my flare-ups. My first experience was as I said TM (transverse myelitis)...reactions3comments
My Daily RoutineI've introduced myself and explained who I am, what happened, and where I am now. As well as my latest circumstances and...reactions1comment
Am I a fighter? I thought I was, but never imagined this kinda fight.Recently, my husband and I were discussing this. He said he thinks of different temperaments as one of three when faced with...reactions6comments
Understanding My Symptoms a Lil MoreI had an interesting read about our weird symptoms, as I learned the names of some of the ones I have been...reactions1comment
A Journey With 100 BeginningsWhere did my M.S. story start? I wish I could tell you. There was no moment when a doctor sat me down...reactions4comments
My JourneyDisclaimer: Please be advised, this story mentions heavy drug and alcohol use and some violence. If you or a loved one is...reactions2comments
Looking Back on My First YearTODAY... is a HARD day for me. In so many ways I could easily fill an entire book with each challenge this...reactions3comments
MS, The Evil DiseaseI was born in El Salvador. No one in my family has MS. We never heard of this disease. My parents, brother...reactions1comment
My Girl Samantha (Boxer)I don't know many people who have MS here in the high desert of California. The heat is brutal and makes me...reactions3comments
MS HatredI was diagnosed with PPMS about 6 years ago. I was in a state of denial for at least a year. Finally...reactions10comments
Years and years...I've been doing a lot of reading lately of how and when others are being diagnosed with MS. The story seems similar...reactionscomments
The "How are you?" DilemmaListen...I love my people. My friends and my family. I love them with all of my heart. I've lost some along the...reactions3comments
Permanent Optic Nerve DamageWhen I first started having vision problems, I was 27-years-old, two years into my diagnosis of MS. I started closing my right...reactions8comments
Why can't I obtain my meds?Why at the start of a new year is it difficult to get your specialty medication filled? Those of us diagnosed with...reactions4comments
Gelonne's Life with MSI am a 62 year old woman. I started the process of getting diagnosed with MS, in 1998. I go to my...reactions2comments
Momentarily UnsilencedHave you ever noticed how easy it is to tell yourself or someone else "WHO GIVES A SH*T WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK"...reactions3comments
Seizure Disorder/Optic NeuritisWhen I try to understand MS and how I have every symptom along with seizures and vision problems since the age of...reactions1comment
Watch the cheese melt: Caregiver selectionWhat does the selection of a caretaker have to do with melting cheese? Wait… Read further. A selection of a caretaker is...reactions4comments
I'm not a drug addictThe general public seems to think if you have MS and are on medication, then you are a drug addict. I take...reactions2comments
Acting Like I Don't Have MSI’m not a professional actor, but I put on one heck of a performance at work. You see, I have MS and...reactions2comments
