Change is Hard, Life is HardI have 2 boys that went back to school this morning, starting 2nd and 5th grade. They were nervous and excited at...reactions1comment
MS and Me - The Struggle is RealMy name is Derek and I have PPMS. I’m a 40 yr old father of 2 extremely wonderful boys, 4 & 6...reactions2comments
Life Doesn't Stop...Just Because I Have ToHi, my story is all over the place. Starts in about 1995. I was a Manager for a non-profit snack bar. This...reactionscomments
Yellow CarI was reflecting yesterday on how I had a normal groove with my MS and I saw that I live in a...reactions5comments
When Reality Slaps You Hard!I'm literally sitting here in tears, why? Well partly because I'm feeling sorry for myself. I'm realizing that my body just can't...reactions4comments
So, It’s Hurricane Season and Also MS Pain SeasonSo, it’s hurricane season and it’s also MS pain season. I grew up in the Texas panhandle. Amarillo is one of those...reactions4comments
The Ultimate Contradiction: Mistrust of Doctors When You Are OneI was diagnosed in 2019 when I suddenly started having difficulty walking and using my hands, but it all started at least...reactions5comments
Why Me??My story is long so I’m going to try to condense it as much as possible. I’ll start with being sexually abused...reactions1comment
The High Cost of Medication In My LifeThree weeks ago, I had a non-damaging (ND) flare (I dislike the term ‘pseudo’). My feet and legs began to go numb...reactions8comments
Doors OpeningMy MS journey, and I witness and see for many, is a narrative about doors closing. Having to leave my job because...reactions5comments
MS Through My Daughter's EyesThrough the eyes of Emma Having a parent with Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t just affect them. It affects everyone who loves them, especially...reactions4comments
I Hold the Power to Heal in My HandsFor the past five years, I have dealt with debilitating full-body pain due to the damage to my brain and spine caused...reactions4comments
When you just know, but the docs don't listen...So back in 2012, before I was diagnosed with MS, I was diagnosed with a host of other stuff. I managed to...reactions23comments
Why My Physical Therapist Is The Most Important Member of My Care TeamFirst, I’ll start off by saying I’m not dissing my other providers: my PCP is the best MD I’ve ever encountered, and...reactions5comments
Come Ride My MS Roller Coaster With MeHello my name is Penny. I was diagnosed with something called transverse myelitis back in 2006 and what that is is its...reactions2comments
Firefighter / LieutenantWell, to start I have been working with a local fire department for 24 years and I have recently retired but am...reactions2comments
BecomingWe've heard it before. Something happens, a near-death experience, an illness, tragic accident, instant life changes, or loss of a loved one-that...reactions3comments
The Stress of Dealing with SSIThe sheer relief of a 3-year fight to get SSI was a day I won't forget. It took over 3 years of...reactions14comments
Be StrongJust when we figure out how to adapt to our existing symptoms and we believe we found a way to move forward...reactions3comments
Change is Inevitable. How We Respond is Not.I have PPMS. At last, after 15 years I have a proactive neurologist. I'm now doing hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and learning more about...reactions4comments
