Stories

I've always been an independent person - one to break the mold, intentionally or not. I had older sisters who set the mold -- high school, employment, pay room and...

I've been doing a lot of reading lately of how and when others are being diagnosed with MS. The story seems similar in every blog, post, or story: "I was...

My name is Kasia and I am from Poland. My MS was diagnosed.. 11 years ago (oh.. i didn't realize so much time passed!). During this time I had only...

I am struggling since my diagnosis. The vision problems mostly with my right eye, pressure and just had it. My right foot hurts so bad that I don't want to...

Having had aggressive relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis since I was at least 23, I have seen some of the best neurologists in New York, Maryland, and Connecticut. I've been written about...

When I was diagnosed with MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis about 20 years ago, I was both relieved and annoyed. Relieved because I thought I going crazy--and annoyed because I didn't...

I have been living with MS since 2014, having been diagnosed at the age of 48. I try to look on the bright side by saying I lived 48 yrs...

As everyone with MS surely knows, having a fever is not very good when it comes to the little mobility we may already have. My legs get so stiff that...

I have always loved everything Disney. Unfortunately I grew up in Wisconsin and currently live in Minnesota, which makes a trip to Disneyland or Disney World an expensive undertaking. Growing...

"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your...

I am 58 years old and just found out after a accident that I had a shadow on my neck and my slured speaking that I may have MS. The...

My letter to me By Eddie B – January 9 2015 Hi Many letters start this way with the words “Where to begin”. I think mine should definitely start that...

I am 54 years old and in love with a man who has had MS since 2006. He is 51 and lives with his overprotective, overly religious parents. We are...

I was diagnosed a year ago with MS. I have a few questions. I am having headaches at my lesson spot frequently. Is this normal? Every time I ask my...

So, what does a quote from one of my favorite movies (Galaxy Quest) have to do with MS? I spent 20 years working and participating in two regional science fiction...

Long before I was 'officially diagnosed' with MS, I knew it's what I had, having done tons of research about it. My question is this: Is anyone aware of a...

I've lived in my current house for about 22 years, and have a washer and dryer in the basement, which is getting harder and harder for me to go up...

That sounds so much easier than it it really is, doesn't it? Since my diagnosis in August, 2014 I have struggled with the daily fear of, "Is this the day...

I was diagnosed eleven years ago with MS. In the beginning things weren't that bad. Then my disease took a turn for the worst! I thought I was in a...

As a physician, I have worked my whole life to make other people's quality of life somewhat better. My goal has always been on prevention, education, empathic support for all...