This Is MS Multiple Sclerosis Community: Knowledge & Support

I know that heat makes my symptoms get worse and that hottubs are lethal but in the UK we are having a big cold snap and temperatures have been below freezing for days. I have noticed that the colder I am, especially if I am outside, the worse my symptoms get - my leg becomes very difficult to control, the dragging and dropping is severe and my walking becomes very spastic.

Is that normal?

I am trying to sort out my sleep patterns and why they are erratic.
I think establishing a chart might help, but I am also curious about my vitamin levels and the relationship they have.

There are times I am completely exhausted and want to sleep yet after a certain time in the evening I am doomed to be awake all night. Currently, I am only taking gabapentin.

Please educate me on what vitamins and ...

Has anyone of you been treated with combination of interferons or glatiramer acetat with IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin - once a month)?

Hi,

I have a couple of questions that I need some help with.

(i) I had a case of optic neuritis in my right eye around sept 2008. It resolved by itself. Recent MRI in December revealed that I've hyper-intense signal in my left eye. But it does not vividly bother me at all. My doctor suggests that I take steroids now. Is it the general case? Is it okay to take steroids after 3 ...

Hi everyone,
and happy new Year.
I wouldn't be bothering you but I am pretty upset and confused now.
I am in love with a guy who has MS ( he didnt tell me until everything get really seriouse and he looks absolutely healthy. We are not planning to get married for several unrealted issues and that was discussed before he told me he is sick). He has symptoms, like back pain and he can't ...

I sit in reflection upon the new year and the old one going out the door.
Considering this message board as a safe haven of understanding, for we share a most common and unwelcome burden upon our lives, each unique and individual as the person facing the screen.

My last twelve months have consisted of learning. Learning what works, what doesn't and what to try next. It's difficult not to become overwhelmed and frustrated. Through ...

Discuss. If you've had it, tell me about it. What helped, your general experience, etc etc?

Mine is probably due to computer overuse (I do a lot of writing and use computer for other day-to-day stuff as well), not helped by taking up archery, nor by the right-side weakness in general (neurological - but I think having weak muscles might strain the tendons more?).

Have googled a little bit and gotten some general tips (ice, ...

Does anyone out there have trigeminal neuralgia?? What are your treatments for it??

Thanks!

I have the most HORRENDOUS time trying to explain the pain I feel with MS.

I have no idea why. I can explain a toothache, headache, backache, but cannot for the life of me explain the pain I feel with MS.

When I do I make no sense. I'm wondering what type of pain your MS causes you and how you best describe it.

Thank you to all ...

I am writing this note because 20/20 is hindsight, and if what my experience is teachng me might help someone - I would be grateful.

I was diagnosed n 2005. My husband and I had two healty children. My Ms came on quickly and strong, but settled down and was responding well enough to copaxone when we decided to have our third child. I stopped all meds in mid 2007, and we concieved our baby ...