No drugsI am quite fortunate. My first symptoms were in 1977 - optic neuritis. I was finally diagnosed in 1985. I semi-retired in 1997, totally in 2005. I still walk but...reactions1comment
The beginningI'm 53 years young. I was diagnosed in November of 1998. I never thought I would be where I am today. Other than the extreme temperature changes (mainly the heat)...reactions1comment
Finding Meaning in the "2 Hour Window" - The challenge of a 'Doer'I was diagnosed officially with relapsing multiple sclerosis in September 2014. I have had intermittent symptoms that in retrospect, I can go back as far as my early 20’s. It...reactions16comments
Diagnosed with MS 20 yearsAt diagnosis those years ago I knew my life had come to end. The diagnosis washed away all my dreams for a happy ending. It did completed change my life...reactions1comment
I Have MS but MS Doesn't Have Me!I've had MS most of my life. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 22, but had symptoms when I was very young. I couldn't walk until I was 2 1/2...reactions4comments
Where Do I Go From Here?Fantasy Island. One of my favorite childhood shows. Mr. Rourke and his assistant 'Tattoo' would welcome guests who wanted to live out a personal fantasy such as, but not limited...reactions5comments
Multiple Sclerosis - A Fashionable Outfit?I have read stories of how MS has affected others lives. I find these stories inspiring and encouraging as they are reminders of how each of us have our daily...reactions1comment
RobinBI am new here to this site. I was diagnosed four years ago. I need to be on with a group of people that understand. I just cannot deal with...reactions6comments
My Dog MadisonMy dog Madison, a miniature party colored Schnauzer, should definitely win this contest. He can actually tell when I am having an exacerbation of my MS. He sticks to me...reactionscomments
Constantly CryingI am 54, I am married 2 grown boys & one Grandson & my little fur baby Leo I have had MS for 21 years and am in the progressive...reactions6comments
Singin' With MSHi Everyone. I am 70 years young. I was diagnosed with MS in 1982. The doctor thought it was a spinal tumor. Total saddle area numbness. Had MRI. Back to...reactions5comments
I use Medical Marijuana for my Chronic Disease; I am not a drug dealerI recently moved back to my home state of Illinois from Wisconsin to be closer to my family. MS has drastically affected my life and after two years without any...reactions2comments
Back From SeattleI have recently returned from a trip to Seattle to see my son and his family. Traveling across the United States is tiring if you have a chronic disease or...reactions2comments
The Person I've Become - An UpdateOn June 9th, 2013, my story was published here, appropriately titled, "Everything Changes." That story was submitted nearly four years ago. In that story, I more or less turned my...reactions7comments
What is my 'job' now?I was diagnosed in 1999. Cognition is what was affected.....could no longer do my dream job at the bank. So, I was that stay at home mom for my girls...reactions1comment
It could be worseI just had my two year anniversary of being diagnosed with MS. That day totally changed my life. I worked in radio and absolutely love it!! I did event promotions...reactions5comments
Wrexham's StoryWell, my story goes like everyone else's. Years of feeling sick, doctors misdiagnosing and then finally a heaven sent doctor who finally figures what REALLY is going on. When I...reactions1comment
leg cramps at nightWhen I was diagnosed in 1992, I was prescribed quinine (Qualaquin) it is used for malaria patients or other reasons from your doctor. Or tonic water for it has quinine...reactionscomments
ConcentrationMS has taken away everything I ever loved to do except the ability to sew. My mother started me sewing at about age eleven. Back when I was a teenager...reactions5comments
