It's Not That BadI've had MS since 1978, diagnosed in 1981, and I have been both RRMS and SPMS, and I'm now what a neurologist...reactions2comments
FinallyI was diagnosed with a stroke in August of 2002 and put on blood thinners. My symptoms were slow speech and slow...reactions3comments
Closer to the WordI was diagnosed in 2016 but had symptoms in 2015. I thought I was just gaining weight and needed to exercise more...reactions7comments
Finding Yourself AgainI often try to remember a day, an hour, or even a minute of when I was well. When my life was...reactions10comments
The Inner PainI was diagnosed with MS back in 2017. It started when I lost clarity of sight on my right eye. I was...reactions4comments
MS and Hip Replacement SurgeryThis is my 1st time posting in a while but I AM STRUGGLING!! I was diagnosed in 2004 and, at the time...reactions14comments
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
"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
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
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
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
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
