DON'T KNOW FOR SURE IF I HAVE MSHi! I'm 64 and the MRI results showed bright spots within the white matter lesions. My GP told me I could have MS. I have an appt. at the end...reactions2comments
Silver LiningIt is often said that every cloud has a silver lining. My silver lining came true because of my M.S. diagnosis. I was living in New York and was newly...reactions6comments
Retired ParalegalI miss the usefulness I felt working as a paralegal (Certified Legal Assistant), but when it became apparent especially to me that I could not keep up the necessary pace;...reactions1comment
Momentarily UnsilencedHave you ever noticed how easy it is to tell yourself or someone else "WHO GIVES A SH*T WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK". Reality is... you give a sh*t. I give...reactions3comments
Life changing...I was diagnosed after having a seizure September 21, 2014. By the middle of November, I had terrible vertigo and double vision in my left eye and haven't driven since...reactions2comments
Energy work and looking damn good.I truly believe in the value of "energy work." I have had MS for 13 years. I am disabled from working but don't look sick. My walking is usually good...reactions1comment
Do not understand Doctors unable to find MS DoctorI have had MS since 1992, one year after my son was born he is now 26 with Autism. I have been under multiple doctor's care, I was just kicked...reactions2comments
Why can't I obtain my meds?Why at the start of a new year is it difficult to get your specialty medication filled? Those of us diagnosed with MS know this issue all to well, as...reactions4comments
Complain, Complain, Complain.....Every single night, when I go to bed, I pray that tomorrow will be a better day. A day free from pain, fatigue, balance and cognitive issues. With MS the...reactions5comments
Ferne O'NeilI have been fighting MS for 32 years for sure but was a eye doctor who told me go and see my family doctor. If I had seen a doctor...reactions1comment
ProgressionI have had RRMS for over ten years. The last two weeks I have not been able to walk. I have to admit that it is not the same as...reactions8comments
GratefulI have had MS more than 20 years. I lost my job and became bedridden for months. They even thought I might have had a stroke at first. But my...reactions1comment
Nadine's 41 year storyI was diagnosed with MS in 1975 at the age of 22 years. WOW what was happening to me? I knew very little about this disease and soon learned there...reactions4comments
Tie a Knot and Hang OnHello. This is the first time I have submitted a story to this forum. I was diagnosed with MS in 2000. Over 16 years of dealing with this has taken...reactions1comment
Not Understanding Why No One Wants to Listen!I have not been diagnosed with MS, but I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 10 1/2 years ago and have managed those symptoms with my PCP all this time. In October...reactions2comments
How do you deal when the struggle with MS is more mental than physicalI was officially diagnosed with MS in 2005 after a 5 year "we THINK you have MS but you are so young so we will wait and see" battle. The...reactions2comments
I want my old life back.....To enjoy all the things my hubby and I used to do together without me getting tired so fast. I wanna be able to walk or stand for more than...reactions1comment
Afraid to liveI was told in 2003 I had MS. My doctors assured me that I had a mild form of the disease and would most likely never have symptoms. Fast forward...reactions2comments
Living on Faith and a Positive AttitudeMy name is LJ, and I was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in December 2014. I have 16 out of the 17 symptoms of MS. It took roughly 7...reactions3comments
