Kristi's MS StoryHi, my name is Kristi I am 48 years old and was diagnosed with RRMS in 1995. My first symptoms were numbness...reactions2comments
Am I Home Yet?I was fraught with anxiety as I contemplated my return home. How would I get down the stairs? A perplexing question because...reactions6comments
MS and FamilyI have had MS, Lupus, and RA for almost 16 years now. I retired and moved south to get out of the...reactions1comment
In LimboHey everybody. I have not been diagnosed with MS yet. I have been diagnosed with so many other things though. Last week...reactions3comments
Please Don’t Be Offended When I Don’t Want Your Help“Would you like some company?” a friend or family member will ask before a treatment appointment or a neurological consultation. Me: “Nope.”...reactions2comments
Let’s Talk About SexI am probably one of the most sex-positive people you’ll ever meet. In my 20s, 30s, and early 40s, I not only...reactions15comments
A Really Strong Woman Accepts the War She Went Through and Is Ennobled By Her ScarsMy name is Haslie and I am 78 years old and diagnosed in 2010 with SPMS and may have had MS since...reactions2comments
Living with MS: Perspective of a SisterWhere do I begin? My sister was diagnosed last year with MS, and this disease has turned both our worlds upside down...reactions2comments
Did I have a stroke? I'm only 24?Eight years ago I awoke to the weirdest feeling in my life. Or lack of feeling, I guess, I should say. I...reactions1comment
Alternative TreatmentsAfter three or for years of falling, limping, managing unusual fatigue, while out of town, a chiropractor asked to try a laser...reactions7comments
RetiredI was diagnosed in 2002. The journey has been no fun. Serious depression, wondering what is next. Actually suicidal at one point...reactions1comment
77 Degrees in February....What :-)! Planning early for and getting ahead of the heat.Yesterday it was 77 and sunny here in Philadelphia. We went to the Phil zoo yesterday afternoon, in February...what :-) ?? It...reactions4comments
My Life & MSThe first five years were supportive and livable. Now, I’m too tired. I’m too tired to care about much. My marriage is...reactions4comments
Carrying On AnywayI get antsy in support groups. Even after 30 years, I’ve not learned how to be at ease talking about my relationship...reactions9comments
Our Scars Are BeautifulI saw a movie recently. I don’t remember much about it, but at the end, the heroine of the movie was saved...reactions2comments
Living appointment to appointmentThis is by far the biggest challenge I have ever faced in my 45 years on Earth. More challenging than being a...reactions3comments
Unholy TrifectaSix years ago, MS joined my moderate depression and anxiety to completely tear me down. I'm happy to report that by the...reactions4comments
A Day in My MS LifeThe other day I shared my story of how MS came into my life 22 years ago. This time I would like...reactions4comments
My BeginningIt happened simply, without warning, no reason. When I woke, there was white, endless, empty white. Half of my vision was missing...reactions6comments
12 Years Diagnosed; 23 Year JourneyHi my name is Karie I am 42 years old and I live in New Jersey, and this is a continuing story...reactions2comments
