I had no idea you had MS! It doesn't look like it!Like many diseases, multiple sclerosis does not have a certain "look", nor does it affect only a certain "people". Too often, I receive comments from people that center around this...reactions1comment
Too much for some to handleI am determined not to let this disease define who I am but it does define what I am fighting through my diet and exercise regimen. I love baseball (the...reactions2comments
MalaiseI don't know if it's because today is the shortest day of the year or I'm not feeling well or that I'm exhausted or that I'm sad that Christmas is...reactions1comment
New to MSHello! I woke up one day in June of 2016 to zero mobility in my left leg. I have went through 4 MRI'S, had my blood tested for approximately 30...reactions6comments
What day is it?What kind of day is it? Is it a “need to hibernate” kind of day or a “life is good” kind of day? The instability and emotional roller coaster of...reactions8comments
MS has changed my life forever....I was a teacher of handicapped students since 1992 when I graduated from college. I had two young children and a wonderful husband who supported me through my mother passing...reactions2comments
I'm not a drug addictThe general public seems to think if you have MS and are on medication, then you are a drug addict. I take five (5) MILLIGRAMS of Hydrocodone 2-3 times a...reactions2comments
Post it noteI just read a story about fatigue from a gentleman named Devin. If only I could fit that awesome article on a post it note. I would keep one stuck...reactions5comments
MS IS NO PAPER TIGERAsk my daughter or anyone who knows me well and they’ll be certain of one thing I’ve always loved doing. See, I love watching documentaries (courtesy of Netflix of course)...reactions2comments
Faith and IllnessI started feeling ill with what I thought was the flu. The normal flu like symptoms, aching, headache, fever, and just overall ill feeling. What I thought was the flu...reactions1comment
Giving ThanksI heard on the news last night the men's football head coach from the University of South Carolina answering a question about how he felt about playing football on Thanksgiving...reactions6comments
The "How are you?" DilemmaListen...I love my people. My friends and my family. I love them with all of my heart. I've lost some along the way as we all have and I don't...reactions3comments
Advanced MS involving the brain stem and vagus nerveThe time has come to seek your help with what I believe is taking me down for the last time. Backstory - my first attack was during a record heat...reactions5comments
The Hippo Is Eating FoodSometime in the early 80's, one of my younger sisters went with our mother to the grocery store. When they returned, said sister had a brand new pack of Bubblicious...reactions2comments
MS is a Four Letter Word“Within 10 years 50% of newly diagnosed patients will suffer some form of disability,” the neurologist informed us. I wasn’t sure if we were being warned or chastised. Was this...reactions3comments
MS to me meant misunderstood.My MS was Dx in a weird way. I worked full time as a RMA in a busy doctors office in Tampa, FL when I started to have sharp pain...reactions4comments
Is this MS? (Or what)A few days ago, I was sitting with my legs curled up under me. When I tried to stand up, my foot was not flat on the floor. It was...reactions3comments
Relationships....This forum gives me a chance to tell my side of the story. As my partner, who left me 3 months after diagnosis, did not really want to hear it...reactions4comments
Life with MS......an evolution of machines.Life with MS as seen through my machines. This is my story of MS journey through my mobility machines since diagnosis 20 years ago. The variety of insights have often...reactions1comment
Relationship KillerMS is miserable on relationships. Not only for your significant other but all relationships. Your family and friends craves you will be better and your significant other runs away scared...reactions20comments
