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Friend with MS drinks, talks to themselves constantly

Last post by NHE « 2 months ago
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by Zoldyck » 2 months ago

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A friend of mine who I help provide care for has been diagnosed with MS for about 5 years. For a while after their diagnosis, even though they had...

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What options do I have here. I'm not a licensed caregiver or under any sort of contract with them. I don't have access to their doctor information,...

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2 months ago
My mom is 75 and has been living with PPMS for 25 years

Last post by NHE « 10 months ago
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by onebravegirl » 10 months ago

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I have watched my Mom decline for 25 years. She is lucky enough to be living at home with a 24 hour caregiver. She has been non weight bearing for...

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Does she do any exercise or engage in any movement therapy? There are motorized pedal and movement devices which might be of benefit. Here are some...

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10 months ago
2017 study: Micronutrients for Violent/Aggressive Male Youth

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by jimmylegs » 1 year ago

maybe this is not the best spot. but for now, uggghh i *really* want the full text for this one.
esp re Plasma zinc, plasma copper, copper/zinc...

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Last post by jimmylegs
1 year ago
PAID Research Opportunity for MS Caregivers!

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by nowwhatmsresearch » 1 year ago

Hi Everyone,

My name is Madeline and I work for a consumer insights agency based in Brooklyn, NY. We are currently conducting research on MS...

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1 year ago
Relationship advice

Last post by jimmylegs « 1 year ago
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by mayprimrose » 1 year ago
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This is my first time posting on this forum and would appreciate any input/advice/opinions.

So I have been dating a guy on and off for about 2 years...

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i don't feel like my ex suddenly just saw me as that person with ms. in fact when i got start suddenly there was a lot more caring and niceness which...
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Last post by jimmylegs
1 year ago
Need advice on telling others

Last post by MSKarateka « 1 year ago
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by SlowI » 14 years ago
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I would really appreciate comments on what others have found both successful and unsuccessful in terms of telling others. I have specific fears about...

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When I found out it was because I thought I had a pinched nerve or something. The Doctor kept running tests for different things and they were ruled...
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Last post by MSKarateka
1 year ago
Husband just diagnosed -- what should I expect?

Last post by ElliotB « 1 year ago
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by ebrownkirkland » 1 year ago

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Hi everyone. My husband (43--almost 44) was just diagnosed with RRMS this past Friday, April 28. Right now, he is just having occasional spasms in...

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As you stated, the progression of MS is different for everyone and there is just no way to know.

Expect that he may not be able to be the...

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Last post by ElliotB
1 year ago
no more-there's nothing left

Last post by jimmylegs « 1 year ago
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by cas » 1 year ago

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I am so weak. I can hardly get to the bathroom. I use a wheel chair outside apartment. Diagnosed 20 years ago. I feel I have no options. My left side...

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fyi eb

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1 year ago
New member, new illness

Last post by jimmylegs « 1 year ago
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by jw10216 » 2 years ago

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Hi there all,

I somehow stumbled upon this website today, and I am glad I did. It seems that you all have been a great support system for each...

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congrats :) had a quick look at tysabri, just mechanism of action:
The drug is believed to work by reducing the ability of inflammatory immune...

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Last post by jimmylegs
1 year ago
Calling all caregivers and family!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by AuntEllie « 2 years ago
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by soapdiva884 » 8 years ago
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Where are all of the caregivers and family of MS patients????

I am the girlfriend of 6 years to a wonderful, kind, gentle, giving man who has MS. He...

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I have a niece with MS. She was diagnosed when she was 23.
It started out with Optic Neuritis. Once diagnosed she was put on different decease...
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Last post by AuntEllie
2 years ago
Mom with MS-can anybody relate?

Last post by lyndacarol « 2 years ago
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by MusicIsLife » 2 years ago

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Hi, im new to this site, but you can call me Claire if you want. Currently i am looking for somebody who can maybe just simply relate to what ive...

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Hi, im new to this site, but you can call me Claire if you want. Currently i am looking for somebody who can maybe just simply relate to what ive...

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Last post by lyndacarol
2 years ago
Need some advice

Last post by avengr13 « 2 years ago
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by sadforhim » 6 years ago

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My boyfriend was diagnosed with MS this past August.

We had only been living together since May 2011 before he found out, and we were together...

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You have received so much wonderful advice from everyone! Just because he has m.s. Does not give him the right to be abusive. Take care of yourself,...

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Last post by avengr13
2 years ago
My mum was diagnosed with MS today... advice please?

Last post by avengr13 « 2 years ago
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by Leisa82 » 5 years ago

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Hello. My mum and I are very close, she is my best friend, and today we were told that she has MS. I am here hoping someone can offer some advice on...

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I was diagnosed at 23 and am now 52. I was worried about my future. Should I marry? Have children? Take the promotion? Buy a house? If I had worried...

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Last post by avengr13
2 years ago
Advice

Last post by avengr13 « 2 years ago
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by bigjstang » 3 years ago

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Hello all,

I have never been one to really look for support online but i am entering uncharted territory and want to be the best significant other i...

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You sound like an awesome man and you are both lucky!
You are doing the right things by being informed and caring. But as much as you want to, you...

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Last post by avengr13
2 years ago
My mothers condition is drastically worsening. Need advice!

Last post by avengr13 « 2 years ago
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by daughterofms » 5 years ago

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My mom has had MS for 27 years, since I was 1 year old. She is now completely debilitated and lives in a long term care facility. Although her...

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You sound like a great daughter! I am quite sure that seeing you care so much is so important.
There are somethings you can do that were suggested...

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Last post by avengr13
2 years ago
Mom with MS, advice?

Last post by avengr13 « 2 years ago
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by mahiloa » 2 years ago

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Hey everyone! My name is Tori, I'm 19 years old, and I'm very new to this site. I really have never talked about this, so I'm just going to spill it,...

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You sound like a great daughter! Is there a school closer to where she lives. Sounds like it might be important to both of you to be closer in...

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Last post by avengr13
2 years ago
Infidelity because of MS?

Last post by agapetos « 2 years ago
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by nuftin » 5 years ago
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This is my first time to this forum, so forgive me if I am either posting in the wrong place, or shouldn't be posting here at all.

I am a boyfriend...

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Nuftin, this is your time to decide: What do you want? Is it an exclusive relationship where both partners are going to promise fidelity to each...
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Last post by agapetos
2 years ago
Trouble in relationship with fiancé

Last post by Anonymoose « 3 years ago
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by Brendanm » 3 years ago

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My fiancé and I we were having trouble prior to being diagnosed with ms. She says for the past 2 years and I said I thought it was only for the past...

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She said its over. I think you should respect her decision (and her). MS has nothing to do with it.

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Last post by Anonymoose
3 years ago
Daughter of mom with MS

Last post by ElliotB « 4 years ago
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by Scareddaughter13 » 4 years ago

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Hi all, my mother was diagnosed about a year ago with MS. Before this she was also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and Rhumetoid arthritis. Lately her...

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I know this is a very, very tough situation and time for you. And as tough as it is for you, it is 100x tougher for her. Learn to be patient with her...

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Last post by ElliotB
4 years ago
Housing and Care for friend in Manhattan

Last post by jimmylegs « 4 years ago
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by brunosterling » 4 years ago

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A friend with MS in Manhattan just ended his relationship of a decade with his partner and caregiver. During the last 10 years his condition has...

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hi and welcome to the forum :) i don't know anything about medicaid but you will likely find useful info via:

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Last post by jimmylegs
4 years ago
Newly Dating a man with MS

Last post by misslux « 4 years ago
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by DCWyo » 4 years ago

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I have recently started dating a man with MS. He is in a wheel chair most of the time.
It does not bother me in the least that he has MS, but I do...

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My experience only:

1. Ask him what he prefers -- if you offer or if he asks :)

2. Hard to say really without knowing him. People with RRMS are...

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Last post by misslux
4 years ago
Do your friends and family typically check up on you?

Last post by misslux « 4 years ago
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by mattalleng » 7 years ago

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Do your friends and family typically check up on you to see how your doing? None of mine do, not my cousins, my aunts, my uncles, my old friends, no...

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I'm fortunate to have an incredible family support system. Most of my friends live in the US but they are in constant contact and strive to learn...

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Last post by misslux
4 years ago
partner ended our relationship

Last post by Choupinette « 4 years ago
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by bacon » 8 years ago

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Hi

I have just joined the forum. I wanted to share my story, get some advice. And maybe just try to sort my feelings out by writing about my...

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Are you sure Sarah Longlands actually had MS? So many other diseases can look like MS, like Lyme disease, for example. Anyway, the antibiotics would...

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Last post by Choupinette
4 years ago
Carepartner vs. Caregiver - looking for article sources

Last post by kpd913 « 4 years ago

by kpd913 » 4 years ago

Hi There,

I am a freelance writer in Denver working on an article about carepartnering for the National MS Society's fall issue of Momentum...

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4 years ago
Did I take too long to tell him??

Last post by BadKittyCat « 4 years ago
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by cubanita1 » 4 years ago

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Hi everyone. I'm struggling with a relationship issue and hoping you can all shed some light on this. My fiance and I started dating Jan 2013. In...

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Make sure you tell him (truthfully) that, before you could tell him, you had to tell yourself first!

I wish the best for both of you, and I hear...

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Last post by BadKittyCat
4 years ago
Help: I'm working on an app to help families

Last post by wesgarnett « 4 years ago

by wesgarnett » 4 years ago

Hi, my name is Wes Garnett. I have 4 family members living with MS, one of which is my Mom. I'm posting this because I'd like to learn from you the...

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4 years ago
Adivce needed, is this normal for MS or should I take action

Last post by NHE « 5 years ago
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by Zoldyck » 5 years ago

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Hi all. I provide care for a friend with MS who was diagnosed around a year ago. I want to be clear that I am not a licensed caregiver, at least not...

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They recently changed their medication (an increase, I have a list but not sure I should post it) and they believe the change provoked this new...

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Last post by NHE
5 years ago
Is this normal behaviour??

Last post by hermano « 5 years ago
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by pepsi » 6 years ago

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One of my friends was diagnosed with MS 2 or so years ago and had her first major relapse 2 months ago. I understand that balance and coordination...

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The short answer to your question is Yes what you described is symptomatic of MS.

Impulsiveness (i.e. over talking, talking out of turn, tangential...

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Last post by hermano
5 years ago
Worried about depression

Last post by Jimpsull « 5 years ago
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by JFFWC » 5 years ago

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Hello all,

First time poster here - I'm new to this forum & dealing with MS. My wife of 20+ years was recently diagnosed with RRMS. It seems that...

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My wife and I (15 years) are also dealing with MS (mine). We are seasons ticket holders (seahawks). I would much rather meet her at our seats than...

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Last post by Jimpsull
5 years ago
MS Caregivers

Last post by camilles « 5 years ago
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by camilles » 5 years ago

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If you are a caregiver who has a spouse with Multiple Sclerosis, please consider participating in this research study in understanding the factors...

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I am studying the impact of social support on the quality of life of spousal caregivers of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. My hope is that my...

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Last post by camilles
5 years ago
Having issues with girlfriend who has MS

Last post by jimmylegs « 5 years ago
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by gossimer23 » 5 years ago

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hello. i started dating my girlfriend who has ms about a year ago but recently i have been having issues with her. she is constantly saying how i do...

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hi goss my antennae fired when you mentioned ballet. I would have a serious look at athletic nutrient depletion. there are a group of nutrients that...

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Last post by jimmylegs
5 years ago
My Father, the best Care Giver

Last post by MNMS « 6 years ago
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by MNMS » 6 years ago

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I am new to this forum in seek of some feedback after my 74 YOA mother entered the hospital just recently for a UTI and the flu. I saw this post and...

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Thank you very much; all of their friends and of course the family feel the same. It's amazing that he she has him, and that they are still truly in...

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Last post by MNMS
6 years ago
My husband doesn't understand me

Last post by Razgo « 6 years ago
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by Kquestions » 6 years ago

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I need help, my husband has been to the appointments, but is still stressing me out about my obligations and duties as a wife. I am now pregnant,...

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Hi, i dont suggest counciling but each to their own :)

I care for my wife 24/7 since 1996. There is no easy answer and as you have already said your...

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Last post by Razgo
6 years ago
Balance Vest helps MS patients

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by milesap » 6 years ago

Improved balance occurs in MS patients using counter weight vest
interesting video for those with balance problems:

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6 years ago
Copaxone virgin

Last post by belky73 « 7 years ago
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by belky73 » 7 years ago

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Hi all. I just picked up my first Copaxone dosage package and I am finally going to begin my treatment. Any words of advise for a neebie? I have read...

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Thank you so much!

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Last post by belky73
7 years ago
best friend of 10 yrs walked away

Last post by Maledicte « 7 years ago
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by Maledicte » 7 years ago

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Its sad when someone you know & were super close w/for 10.yrs
Becomes someone you knew
He's changed a lot past 3 yrs, turned into a jerk, then I got...

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Not so easy when he was my only (yes, I know, pathetic) friend
Now I feel lonely as hell

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Last post by Maledicte
7 years ago
best friend of 10 yrs walked away

Last post by Maledicte « 7 years ago

by Maledicte » 7 years ago

Its sad when someone you know & were super close w/for 10.yrs
Becomes someone you knew
He's changed a lot past 3 yrs, turned into a jerk, then I got...

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Last post by Maledicte
7 years ago
How to lead life with ms patient

Last post by lyndacarol « 7 years ago
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by abdulk » 7 years ago

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Hi all,

I have just joined the forum. I wanted to share my story, get some advice.

I am Abdul Kadhar 29 years old from Cairo, Egypt.

I got...

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Welcome to ThisIsMS, Abdul. You have an unfortunate situation; obviously, you cannot rely on your wife's family for information; you must educate...

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Last post by lyndacarol
7 years ago
Mom with MS lives in US, I'm in Canada

Last post by jimmylegs « 7 years ago
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by Courtenay » 7 years ago

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Okay, a little back story I guess...

My mom was diagnosed with MS in 2007, although the doctors have told her she likely has had it for 20 years....

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hi and welcome, courtenay.

i'm afraid i don't have much xp with your situation sorry.

all i can really offer is nutritional support if you're...

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7 years ago
Thanksgiving was a challange need ideas

Last post by stillfighting « 7 years ago
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by stillfighting » 8 years ago

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I will try to explain this situation, as it will sound insane( actually it maybe)

I have lived in the same place most of my adult life.. Now my...

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Your reply was priceless. I did survive winter. They never really call anymore. We have been meeting outside do to warmer weather.
They still have...

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7 years ago
Partner with MS

Last post by Bender « 8 years ago
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by Pimppeter2 » 8 years ago

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My girlfriend had an MS scare. She's only 20, and he's been upset over it for the past couple of days. She's (I think) convinced it's already...

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If it's an MS scare and not a diagnosis you should try and comfort her, but also make sure that she doesn't get so focused on the idea that it's MS...

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Last post by Bender
8 years ago
How can I help my family?

Last post by lilbrothergeo « 8 years ago
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by lilbrothergeo » 8 years ago

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Hi All,

I need some suggestions and I see here you have a strong community that seems to work well in helping each other. I hope you can help me.....

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Thanks Deb. A few things you mentioned definitely help. I know my parents received from reading material on depression but they were not sure if it...

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Last post by lilbrothergeo
8 years ago
Dad is mom's caregiver...

Last post by ErinA87 « 8 years ago

by ErinA87 » 8 years ago

My mom was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago. Since then, my dad has been her husband, doctor, supporter and a great father to their 4 children since....

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8 years ago
I don't know what to do...

Last post by Bubba « 8 years ago
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by Dief » 8 years ago

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Almost a year ago, my husband was diagnosed with MS.

I thought nothing could ever threaten us, our relationship, and I actually felt that for the...

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I am the one with MS and no it is not real advanced(3 edss).However, I still suffer freatly from the cramps, blurred vision, brain fog, and most...

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Last post by Bubba
8 years ago
Fiance with MS

Last post by Kacey « 8 years ago
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by AlPal » 9 years ago

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Howdy folks!

I will soon be married! My soon-to-be wife doesn't like to discuss her RRMS. Luckily she is marrying an expert ;-) I like keeping up to...

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A thought, Bubba, and this is mere speculation...
sometimes when faced with the unknown, something so uncertain and scary as MS, people tend to shut...

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Last post by Kacey
8 years ago
Explaining ms to children

Last post by BiancaPolzin « 8 years ago
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by indigoinmotion » 9 years ago

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My daughter is 3 1/2. While I've tried to explain my condition, she doesn't quite understand. The other day, she told me that I needed to learn how...

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Hi,

I was about 3 years old when my dad was diagnosed with MS.

I used to ask questions at first, I got upset when Dad told me he was sick and...

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Last post by BiancaPolzin
8 years ago
Bathtubs

Last post by jfhcrgvr « 8 years ago

by jfhcrgvr » 8 years ago

I'm beginning to look into various types of bathtubs to make TWSTRML (The Woman Sent To Run My Life)'s life easier. She has SPMS and getting in and...

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Last post by jfhcrgvr
8 years ago
need your help - How to cope with "issues" ?

Last post by Lorin « 9 years ago
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by wifehasMS » 9 years ago

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I originally posted this in the General Discussion, i guess it belongs here :)

To make a long story short, my wife has had MS for at least 13...

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My mom use to do senior-care and hospice care. And my brother and I use to help out sometimes. I think I know what you mean about being...

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Last post by Lorin
9 years ago
How do I get my family to understand?

Last post by sara33 « 9 years ago
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by Maeve » 10 years ago

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Hi all . . . I was diagnosed a year ago with MS . . . its something I've felt coming for a long time so it was no surprise to me . . .

I am...

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1- simple part: take one of them with the neuro with you. i had to do this with my own husband. because i'm like you. or was at first. now i just use...

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Last post by sara33
9 years ago
SHOULD WE HAVE MORE KIDS??

Last post by cheerleader « 9 years ago
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by BEXSTER1978 » 9 years ago

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Hi all
Im new here, hope you dont mind me asking a question.

My husband was diagnosed with ms last year...he gets tired alot, cold hands, pins and...

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Hi all

My main reason for this topic though, and I hope I dont sound selfish, but I would love another baby, we have a 3 year old daughter. What are...

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9 years ago

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