MS, PTSD, and UsMultiple Sclerosis is currently found in over one million Americans. Women are three times more likely to contract MS than men. And, unfortunately, the number of even currently married women...reactions5comments
I Have MS, But MS Doesn't Have MeHi, I'm Trish... I'm new to this site, but not new to MS. For years I had trouble with pain, insomnia, fatigue, balance, foot drop, muscle spasms and memory problems...reactions2comments
Is It MS... Yes, No, Maybe So?I've recently had a string of issues come about. Some symptoms are minor and go as quickly as they come. Others are lingering. The list is embarrassingly long, to where...reactions22comments
MS Has Changed My Life CompletelyThis is a little lengthy but I hope you all get to read and give me some insight on your journeys and advice on how to get through mine. I'll...reactions2comments
Types of MSI was diagnosed with MS January 2018. To this very day, I have not been told what type MS I have by my three doctors. I have had Triple Negative...reactions6comments
My Diagnosis and Story So FarHey! I'm completely new to this! Many years I've read blogs and forums for many many things and I've always envied the people behind stories, but parts of me think...reactions4comments
Busy Being Sick with PPMSI've had PPMS for 11 years now & haven't worked for 6/7 of them. I am pretty busy too. My life is filled with 4 weekly physiotherapy sessions & transport...reactions1comment
Almost Forgot My Legs!I had a house cleaning job today (the only one I have left that I can still do). I always wonder if I'm going to make it through as they...reactions4comments
ConfusedHi, I'm new here. I have not 100% been diagnosed with MS, but I want to share my story and see if I could get a little insight. It all...reactions2comments
Depressed – Not DepressedI have too much time on my hands where random thoughts enter my mind, and a lot of them sure are depressing. My son has barely ever known me not...reactions4comments
NumbI started having vision problems about 6 months ago. I am 52, and now as of a month and a half ago, I've been going numb all over my body...reactions2comments
Listen. Not hearing. Listen.Every day someone asks me how I’m feeling. Most of the time I just say fine, thanks. Face it... few really want to know, just being polite. The ones close...reactions4comments
Water Anyone?Sometimes I can, and sometimes I can't. I'm talking about drinking water and other "thin" liquids. The other night feeling particularly thirsty, I grabbed a bottle of flavored water, took...reactions3comments
My MS StoryThis is the first time I have posted anything on here. Writing my story was very cathartic. ? It's quite lengthy, but I hope it resonates with you as others...reactions3comments
Would I Have BelievedProbably not. I’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis for ten years, recently I’ve been struggling with it. After having a discussion with a fellow battle buddy in this fight I...reactions8comments
Taking It One Day at a TimeI don’t think about it as often as I used to. Or maybe I think about it just as much, but I have spent a long long long time just...reactions3comments
Just Tired!I feel exhausted at the moment... but reading a lot of the stories here really helped me. I am not alone :–) Thanks!!! I was diagnosed with MS at Xmas...reactions2comments
Denial Isn't a River in Africa When You Hear the Words MS...It’s an entire effing ocean. When the episode of numbness and double vision I had in spring 2018 landed me in the hospital, they ran so many tests & diagnostics...reactions4comments
Trouble Eating Soup?I’ve read so many stories from those with MS trying to have soup, and I decided to share my ‘fix.’ I love a good bowl of soup and I’m not...reactions1comment
Hot Summer DayI was diagnosed ten years ago... things have gotten foggy since then but today it's not quite as cloudy. I remember cutting the grass and getting real overheated. My right...reactions2comments