I was diagnosedWhen I was told I have MS I hadn't heard much about it! I knew Annette Funicello, and Richard Pryor had it I thought no problem!! I will get better...reactionscomments
BlessedI was diagnosed in 2010, but can see back through my entire life-the unsteadiness, memory issues, stumbling, and the muscle weakness that I thought was just my imagination or clumsiness...reactions2comments
The battle of MSI was officially diagnosed 7/23 but had preliminary diagnosis in 2007. Since that time my body has changed,(and not for the better). I think the one thing about MS I...reactions1comment
Alone in the DarkAs I type that tittle tears come to my eyes. I was dx back in 2006. I'd experienced minor symptoms for years, but with only 15 mins in the Dr's...reactions1comment
life can be lonely with msHaving been diagnosed 12 years ago with MS, my priorities, fears and symptoms have all changed in those years. I used to fear not being able to walk, now I...reactions14comments
HelloI am Lisa and was diagnosed Dec 2003, a year after being involved in an auto accident, and my neurosurgeon, who I love lolol knew there was more wrong, sure...reactionscomments
MS and MeA little background. I only finished the 9th grade but got my GED when I was 17. I ended up going to college to become a nurse, which I did...reactionscomments
Long, strange tripApril 2006 - I was attending a conference for work. I went out with friends for dinner. When I came back to my room I felt ill. I went to...reactionscomments
Lisa's MS StoryI was diagnosed in 2000 in Shreveport, La. I could not feel the side of my face, hear out of my ear or move my tongue. I had been having...reactionscomments
I'm A MeSsI was diagnosed three years ago. I woke up on March 23, 2010 and could not move my left leg. My husband took me to the ER and I was...reactionscomments
Thank Goodness I was smart enough to know my body, Something was not RIGHT!!I was always a very active business owner, running a retail store working 60-70 hours a week. As a young women I used to roller skate and ballroom dance competitively...reactions2comments
Keep moving forwardI was involved in a car wreck in 2006 which cause me problems with my rotator cuff. A month after the accident I started having bad headaches. Even though I...reactionscomments
Whatchagonna do???I was diagnosed with RRMS in 1984, about 2 1/2 months after I got married - I was only 19. I moved from Michigan to Florida with my new husband...reactionscomments
Having an advocate & supporterI was officially diagnosed 6 years ago at the age of 15. When I was 13 I started experiencing migraines and an MRI showed lesions on my brain and there...reactionscomments
Dear United HealthcareDear United Healthcare, Nearly one year ago (last April), my entire world was flipped upside down when I saw the "sad face" look on my primary care doctor when he...reactions2comments
Every day hope and trying to keep my head above waterEvery day it is a battle for me to stay positive. I am 37. I was diagnosed in '98 with RRMS, and have progressed now to the point of needing...reactions1comment
My BeginningTuesday, March 11, 2011 I woke up to the bottom of my right foot numb. I actually had an appointment with my General Practitioner that morning, but didn’t mention it...reactions1comment
Raising 2 Beautiful Children by Yourself and MSI was diagnosed in October of 2010 with Multiple Sclerosis. I have been blessed with 2 wonderful children, Deanna is 16 and Michael is 10. I've been single for a...reactions1comment
More blessings than sorrowsWe talk to people and in doing so we find that they become real and have more depth and heart ache than we can imagine. Getting to know people is...reactions2comments
I choose to be happy although I do have MSI was always a bit unsteady on my feet since adulthood. In 1997 my first optic neuritis when I lost sight in the left eye. I wore an eyepatch until...reactions8comments