Stories

I read a lot on MS forums. I tried to write about my experiences a few times, but face it - if you have something to say about MS somebody...

I feel I have been trapped in my house all summer as it has been another hot and humid summer in Oklahoma. Heat is one of my worst enemies as...

Hi, I feel pretty overwhelmed and scared. I think my son who's 30 may have MS. He's had some symptoms off and on for probably a decade now that I...

I was first diagnosed when I was 17 and was stuck in the hospital for a long time because I had lost all function of my tongue, so I couldn't...

I was diagnosed with MS about 2 years ago after losing sight in my left eye (optic neuritis). Thankfully after 10 days of steroid treatment my sight returned although I...

Hiya. Just wanted to offer a potential MS ‘life hack’ that I just discovered. I was diagnosed 18 years ago, and in all my years of neuro appointments, aside from...

"Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a present - a gift to be appreciated." – Unknown We would all probably agree that life's journey is unpredictable, as...

Okay, so I am opening this up with a question. 'What is stopping you from doing your absolute best?' This question is difficult for some to answer because they've never...

Hi. I've just read part of the story shared on triggers of MS and can fully relate to the fact I too had meningeal cockle meningitis as a baby. My...

My son went to a neurologist today. They want him to do an X-Ray. I'm assuming a CAT scan. I get that and MRI mixed up. No telling how much...

I realize that this question may shock many of you here, especially those who can still be relatively active despite their MS. If someone had mentioned the mere word 'care...

I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience? Monday I had to have a cortisone injection in my upper leg. Needles never bothered me, but this was the...

So I'm always amused when doctors ask me how are your symptoms. Any changes, do you think you are in a flare or relapse? I'm amused because I don't know...

Hi. I was diagnosed with MS on October 31st 2008! I remember the time, 3:00 PM. The news hit me like I was hit by a bus I sat on...

To all of my fellow MSers, those who are newly diagnosed and those like me that have been living with MS for quite some time... I now understand that I...

I was diagnosed in 2004 I was on Copaxone for 14 years my body stopped responding to the medication so now. I take Tysabri infusion once a month...

Hope for a cure for MS! ❤️ 15 years ago I woke up to my mouth sloped to one side, slurred speech, and a headache like you wouldn’t believe. Right...

I am a 67 year old female and I was diagnosed when I was 29. I have RRMS. I was not on any treatment of any kind for the first...

I can understand that my husband does not any idea the pain I’ve gone through. Both of my parents are gone. Also, my son showed his butt at my mom's...

Hello. I have had all these symptoms for 4 1/2 years now but not a diagnosis. I’ve had several doctors tell me “sounds like you have MS." But won’t give...