Multiple Sclerosis
Questions + Answers
Does any one get agitated over small things?
I get real agitated more now then I ever have it seams to hit bad when I get hot or when I get out for the day around big group's of people.
Stupid things people say to you (when they hear you have MS)...
The one constant with MS is there is NO CONSTANT!!! While we have some symptoms in common, no two people experience MS the same way. To that end, it drives me batty when I meet people who know (a cousin, wife's sister, friend of a friend, man down the street) who was diagnosed X years ago and "is just fine." "Don't worry about it, she doesn't feel anything." Or "God only gives you what you can handle." or "If you pray more it will be better."… read more
What’s the best advice you’ve received from someone else living with MS?
@A MyMSTeam Member; you are so sweet and yes I do;Trillions of us: Lol enjoy your Day
What do you do to alleviate difficulty in swallowing medications? Does it make a difference if you take a lot of medication?
Greek yogurt especially. Almost like ice cream!
How do you describe a flare?
My flares usually are accompanied by pain, esp along my trigeminal nerve. I get into a cognitive fog and forget in the middle of a sentence. Most times… read more
How were you diagnosed? Was it a lumbar puncture, was it an MRI?
I like this site but the one thing that is not easy are these questions and answers because I don’t know if I’ve answered this question or not before… read more
How do you handle family or friends with good intentions, but end up being unreliable?
How do you make New Year resolutions that actually work?
i don't bother with new years resolutions.
Is MS genetic? Since my mother, aunt and cousin have it as well. My Doc says it is definitely not genetic. Is he nuts or am I?
My Doc says it definitely NOT genetic. Is he nuts or am I?
I think genetics in the sense of predisposition are a factor. I think it is one of the "gates" in our bodies that need to open before we get MS. I have… read more
Anyone have advice on dating with MS?
I am single with MS. I find that potential mates are not receptive to the fact I have MS. When do you tell your date your have MS? You tell them too soon - they are spooked. You tell them a few dates in and they are hurt. I'm wholly frustrated.
When I met my now husband I let him get to know me as a person before I told him ab out my MS. Lets face it I was me before I had MS. Anyway we married… read more
