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Bladder issues?

Last post by miri « Fri Feb 12, 2016 1:20 pm
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by NiftyBunny » Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:41 am

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Hi all,
I'm a little concerned. I have never had bladder issues (except when I was pregnant of course). But last night, while I was sleeping, I peed...

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D mannose powder helps prevent UTIs better than cranberries pills or juice

All D-mannose did for me was cause me bad headaches - ditto re:...

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Last post by miri
Fri Feb 12, 2016 1:20 pm
MS has changed me

Last post by Jaded « Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:41 am
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by Jaded » Mon Jul 06, 2015 1:05 pm

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I realised this today. Ok so I knew it all along - all life events do this. But I am a shadow of my former self.

I have no shine, no bubbles left....

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Thank you for your replies.

I have fleeting moments when I remember how I felt before - and that makes me sad. But I don't give up. Because you...

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Last post by Jaded
Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:41 am
Accommodations at work

Last post by NHE « Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:44 pm
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by beera » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:49 pm

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Hi, I'm new here, but found this forum years ago and remembered it now.

My DH has MS. He was diagnosed in 2009. He'd worked in the same industry...

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I believe it might be best to apply for SSDI now, rather than to wait. You should seek the advise of an attorney.
Agreed. SSDI works on a point...

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Last post by NHE
Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:44 pm
Husband is not supportive whatsoever

Last post by StaryNight « Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:46 pm
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by michellemart » Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:54 am

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:cry: Okay so I'm new to this site, and haven't ever posted on any kind of forum before but I don't know what else to do.
I'm 27, married with an...

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I agree with maybe bringing him to a good doctor that can explain it all to him. Very sad that he is not supportive but I wonder if maybe he's...

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Last post by StaryNight
Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:46 pm
Stiffness in right leg

Last post by aplkwst1 « Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:26 pm
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by limpyboy » Tue Oct 20, 2015 9:49 am
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Hi,
I am a new one here as a user, so please accept my apologize if i am doing something wrong.
I have MS since 2006, so almost ten years. A couple...

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I can jog and that does help with tightness I feel in my right leg knee down. I feel it during my jog but stretching before improves it greatly. I...
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Last post by aplkwst1
Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:26 pm
I am wondering how much MS will limit my future

Last post by aplkwst1 « Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:13 pm
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by skinnyscarecrow » Fri Oct 24, 2014 2:50 pm

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I'm in my early 20s and I'm afraid I won't be able to do what I want to do. (whatever that may be). I am afraid for my future and I no longer have...

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Oh also just thought about another. Neil Cavuto of Fox News is the VP of the network and he has MS....

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Last post by aplkwst1
Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:13 pm
Sleep Problems

Last post by aplkwst1 « Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:59 pm
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by buygirl » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:51 pm

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I was wondering if their was anything natural to help me with sleeping thru the night.
I do take Magnesium at night but I am not sure that helps at...

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In my experience the only thing that has worked for me is Sleep Aid gels, they are non addictive and my Dr. is fine with me taking it every night....

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Last post by aplkwst1
Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:59 pm
Symptoms worse during menstruation?!

Last post by aplkwst1 « Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:51 pm
Replies: 7
by Jevoni » Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:42 pm

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I'm relatively new to this MS thing (February 9th start).

I have only ever had one period, since the symptoms started.The last period, I was in the...

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I do experience some symptoms that do not appear otherwise during the first week prior to my period (infrequently). My Dr. previously had me on bio...

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Last post by aplkwst1
Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:51 pm
Who to tell? What to tell? How much to tell?

Last post by aplkwst1 « Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:35 pm
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by Trevvian » Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:29 pm

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Just diagnosed 6 weeks ago & I pretty much blurted to everyone I know. Well, that's exaggerating, but I told 4 people at work, 4 at church, a support...

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I have only told my family and a few very close friends and my husband. I don't have any noticeable symptoms so I can still get away with not telling...

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Last post by aplkwst1
Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:35 pm
Happy Holidays!

Last post by NHE « Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:07 pm

by NHE » Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:07 pm

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Last post by NHE
Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:07 pm
Please help my research !

Last post by valhala « Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:19 am

by valhala » Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:19 am

The survey is closed now, thank you so much for your participation :)

Hi everyone :)
I am a student at the Open university, and for my project I...

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Last post by valhala
Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:19 am
Disabled welfare in your country

Last post by Algis « Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:31 pm
Replies: 2
by Algis » Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:55 am

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Hi Fellow MS'ers

I am not new here nor with MS (Dx 1998 MSSP actually EDSS ~8~)
I reside since almost 30 years in a country (Taiwan) where the...

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Thanks Buddy, pretty informative :)

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Last post by Algis
Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:31 pm
Facebook?

Last post by NHE « Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:13 am
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by NHE » Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:02 am

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Time magazine ran an interesting article on Facebook. It turns out that Facebook is an advertising company in disguise. It's members share and they...

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Facebook's members are the product that Facebook sells. So, what are you worth to Facebook? The average member in North America is worth about...

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Last post by NHE
Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:13 am
Using a catheter

Last post by Quest56 « Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:06 pm
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by whiteflag » Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:03 pm

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Hi guys,

This question is directed to those who use or have ever used (even if just once) a catheter for urinary issues.

I'm a 41-yr old guy and...

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Reason is this: I'm r.r.m.s but I have chronic urinary hesitancy as well as retention. It takes me ages to start and before two hours I have to go...

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Last post by Quest56
Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:06 pm
UTI TMI

Last post by jimmylegs « Sun Jul 12, 2015 8:45 am
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by jimmylegs » Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:24 am

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so, i just had a few days of increasing urinary frequency and issues w urgency. it was interfering with my day to day activities and i didn't take...

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haven't tried that myself, although it makes sense that it would do something.

i'm still muddling along with zinc and selenium and things still seem...

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Last post by jimmylegs
Sun Jul 12, 2015 8:45 am
Out of control drug costs

Last post by NHE « Mon May 18, 2015 10:33 pm

by NHE » Mon May 18, 2015 10:33 pm

MS drugs are expensive and getting more so every year. However, the problem of out of control drug costs is not limited to just MS drugs. It's a...

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Last post by NHE
Mon May 18, 2015 10:33 pm
The thrill is gone

Last post by NHE « Sat May 16, 2015 12:07 am

by NHE » Sat May 16, 2015 12:07 am

Chairman of the board B.B. King has died at the age of 89.

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Last post by NHE
Sat May 16, 2015 12:07 am
abstract accepted!

Last post by Fayruz « Sat May 09, 2015 10:39 am
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by jimmylegs » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:32 am

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headed to an international conference to present later this year :)

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Congrats! :)

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Last post by Fayruz
Sat May 09, 2015 10:39 am
Fatigue and cleaning the house... Any tips?

Last post by Fayruz « Sat May 09, 2015 10:38 am
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by desmalia » Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:40 pm

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I've been taking stock of what my daily tasks are and how I can best prioritize them so that I don't overdo it so badly anymore. This has come about...

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I made a little pact with myself regarding cleaning...on days that I am tired I decide to order food in and in that time that takes them to deliver...

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Last post by Fayruz
Sat May 09, 2015 10:38 am
Insurance being a poop

Last post by younglady « Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:52 pm

by younglady » Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:52 pm

Hi, how do you guys deal with your insurance being a giant poop monster? :crazy:
I'm undiagnosed by my neurologist who says it's probably MS we just...

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Last post by younglady
Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:52 pm
I'm looking for friends

Last post by Erik « Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:14 am

by Erik » Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:14 am

Hi everyone! I live in Russia. I have multiple sclerosis for 9 years. I learn English and I'm looking for friends in different countries. I'll be...

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Last post by Erik
Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:14 am
C/D = Pi

Last post by NHE « Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:53 pm

by NHE » Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:53 pm

Pi Day: Circle Your Calendar -- Once-in-a-Century Day Coming This Weekend

This Saturday at 9:26 AM and 53 seconds a once in a century event will...

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Last post by NHE
Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:53 pm
woot woot!!

Last post by jimmylegs « Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:43 am
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by jimmylegs » Fri Jan 16, 2015 1:32 pm

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just scored a big ass chunk of funding. it's been a long time coming. yessss!!

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thank you :D

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Last post by jimmylegs
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:43 am
Tysabri costs vary dramatically.

Last post by odin1243 « Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:34 pm

by odin1243 » Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:34 pm

Have you found that the costs of Tysabri can vary dramatically , depending on insurance coverage and/or location?

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Last post by odin1243
Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:34 pm
Lasic eye correction

Last post by Jimpsull « Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:56 am

by Jimpsull » Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:56 am

I've always wanted to get my vision surgically corrected. At the consultation the surgeon said MS precludes me from lasic because I may move during...

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Last post by Jimpsull
Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:56 am
Flu and then??

Last post by vesta « Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:34 am
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by TonyNZ » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:30 pm

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Hi There,

PPMS sufferer

I recently got the winter flu bug that was doing its rounds here in NZ. Boy did it work a number on me! Literally took my...

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Greetings:
Viruses trigger muscle cramps which impede fluid flows which is enough to cause blood refuxes into the central nervous system (CCSVI) as...

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Last post by vesta
Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:34 am
Weather the storm..

Last post by TonyNZ « Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:15 pm

by TonyNZ » Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:15 pm

Hi There,

Going through these pages it is a relief to see that other people have the same curious problem as do I. Namely, that whenever the weather...

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Last post by TonyNZ
Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:15 pm
Something positive

Last post by THX1138 « Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:09 pm
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by Punchy » Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:47 am

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All I do on here is vent or complain, and love that I van do that here, but for once I can post something positive.

I received results from my...

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The problem with this is that there is really no way of knowing what actually causes someone to improve.
I see your point.
I think that is all too...

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Last post by THX1138
Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:09 pm
I need a pair of glasses but I cannot adopt them

Last post by lyndacarol « Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:32 pm
Replies: 3
by dibidibi » Mon Aug 18, 2014 1:00 pm

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Hello,

I have been diagnosed MS 14 years ago and using betaseron for 13 years. One of my first attacks was from my right eye and at first minute I...

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Hello, dibidibi.

Your vision problem may not be related to your MS diagnosis at all.

From page 50 in the book, Could It Be B12? An Epidemic of...

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Last post by lyndacarol
Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:32 pm
social events

Last post by ElliotB « Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:11 pm
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by cas » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:43 pm

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If you and your spouse are invited somewhere, how do you decide if you are going? I have to use a scooter. Walking is extremely difficult. I want to...

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After my diagnosis, I told my wife there may be times I will not be able to attend a social event. And when I am not up to one, I don't go. My health...

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Last post by ElliotB
Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:11 pm
Disability claims

Last post by savvymavi « Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:24 am
Replies: 3
by savvymavi » Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:23 am

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Hello all,

I am a 38 year old special education teacher, and I was dianosed with MS over 3 years ago. I have been working through dizziness, pain,...

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Thanks Froggie & Hezelis, clearly I haven't been online in quite some time, as I just read your replies. I appreciate hearing about both of your...

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Last post by savvymavi
Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:24 am
Symptoms amplified when sick?

Last post by jimmylegs « Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:04 pm
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by blacknite3 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:02 pm

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Is it normal to have the numbness and tingling seem to amplify when sick? I had a stomach bug crop up today followed by flu-like acheness. My left...

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i've heard of it being the case for some. there are some interconnected dynamics between what is going on when you have a cold, and markers of...

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Last post by jimmylegs
Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:04 pm
Looking for Canadian MS patients for paid interviews

Last post by vangotine « Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:52 am

by vangotine » Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:52 am

Hi,

I work for a Canadian market research company, and we are looking for MS patients across Canada to participate to online and phone market...

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Last post by vangotine
Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:52 am
I wrote something to settle my mind down for sleep.

Last post by ThisIsMA « Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:58 am
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by ssmme » Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:41 am

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A stay at home mom day…
6:30am Wake up, brush teeth, wash face, pull hair up in ponytail, throw on workout clothes, go into kitchen, start coffee,...

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Really well written! Educational for people without MS. Humorous, sad, and very familiar for those of us with MS. Thanks for sharing it here!

M.A.

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Last post by ThisIsMA
Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:58 am
Howdy again. Where I've been and what I've been up to

Last post by NHE « Fri May 16, 2014 11:41 pm
Replies: 4
by Artifishual » Fri May 16, 2014 11:02 am

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Well it's a long ass story, but life is good. I've been almost symptom free for several years now. I don't know with 100% certainty if I have ms or...

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It's good to hear from you again Arti.

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Last post by NHE
Fri May 16, 2014 11:41 pm
Spoons

Last post by ElliotB « Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:34 am
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by NHE » Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:19 pm

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Spoons? What spoons? No one ever told me I was supposed to get an
allotment of spoons every morning! Where do I get these spoons?

8O

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Thank you for this link.

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Last post by ElliotB
Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:34 am
need to know

Last post by lyndacarol « Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:43 pm
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by mder123 » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:53 pm

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Hello to all, my name is Mike and I need some advice if I may, real quick at 35 years old - 9 years ago I was diagnosed and put on Betaseron, i...

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Welcome to ThisIsMS, Mike (mder123).

To answer your question… No one can tell you if there is light at the end of the tunnel. Every case is unique;...

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Last post by lyndacarol
Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:43 pm
Help in the morning to get ready for work?

Last post by Moom9335 « Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:41 pm
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by Gaaslaj » Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:26 am

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My fiancée teaches at a community college. We do not live together yet, I live in a different town. She's been having difficulty getting out of bed,...

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John,
When my son needed assistance for all the tasks you mention, he hired help from the internet.
There are a number of sites that have people...

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Last post by Moom9335
Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:41 pm
Happy Pi Day!

Last post by CuriousRobot « Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:57 pm
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by NHE » Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:38 pm

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Last post by CuriousRobot
Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:57 pm
Question about financial support options for MS

Last post by blacknite3 « Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:33 pm

by blacknite3 » Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:33 pm

Does anyone know of a good source of information for options in regards to disability to help pay for expenses? I'm not really in a bind financially...

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Last post by blacknite3
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:33 pm
Troubles with eating.

Last post by jcoleman316 « Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:38 am
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by jcoleman316 » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:39 am

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Hi all, I have a an issue that I'm not totally sure is related to Ms or not. I've always been a picky eater. I've never cared for certain foods like...

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Thanks!

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Last post by jcoleman316
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:38 am
When affected limbs "fall-asleep"

Last post by NHE « Sun Feb 23, 2014 1:22 am
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by blacknite3 » Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:46 am

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So does anyone else have issues when you sleep on your arm (or leg) funny and wake up with it asleep? The last few nights I've slept with my arm in a...

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Sometimes when I get the cold hand problem, I'll soak it in hot water and epsom salt for about 5 minutes. It helps.

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Last post by NHE
Sun Feb 23, 2014 1:22 am
for those who have pins and needles, numbness, pricklyness

Last post by Anonymoose « Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:30 am
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by j3apps44 » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:01 am

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Especially in feet and hands..I would like to ask a question>>Does physical activity worsen these symptoms in you? I don't mean extreme/intensive...

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Yes. I've had this. Some meds have made it go away but wound up not being good for one reason or another. I've found it can be related to nutrient...

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Last post by Anonymoose
Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:30 am
NMSS SSDI Guidebook

Last post by NHE « Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:58 am

by NHE » Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:58 am

Some folks here might find this helpful. The National MS Society has published a guidebook to help people with MS in applying for disability...

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Last post by NHE
Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:58 am
Stories of Resilience and Adaptation

Last post by Quest56 « Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:00 am

by Quest56 » Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:00 am

From the New York Times:

Also from the Times, a profile and short video of an NYC street photographer with MS:

--Tracy

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Last post by Quest56
Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:00 am
Frustration....depressed and MAD!

Last post by mpalla « Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:24 pm
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by mpalla » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:11 pm

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I don't usually get down on life...but dang! What a day. Went to my regular doctor. New at this and wondered if I was having a flare up. Yep...36 hr...

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I have been feeling rather dizzy,...in my head and eyes not room spinning. I found out I have glaucoma....I am getting a laser procedure on my eyes...

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Last post by mpalla
Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:24 pm
POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND MS

Last post by grandsons4 « Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:06 pm
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by priyal1 » Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:30 am

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I suffer from MS and was diagnosed at 14. I am currently 20 and I found that every video related to MS is patronising. I have created a short...

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The reports referenced in lyndacarol's post both end by mentioning the research being done in Italy with the BCG vaccine and MS. The researchers are,...

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Last post by grandsons4
Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:06 pm
talk about good music

Last post by NHE « Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:55 am
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by Artifishual » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:31 pm
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this has to be the greatest song neil young ever wrote. i wonder what he was thinking about when he wrote this?

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The Fillmore is proud to welcome back some old friends with a brand new name... The Band of Gypsys .

Currently listening to Machine Gun in the...
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Last post by NHE
Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:55 am
Life and death in assisted living

Last post by NHE « Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:31 pm

by NHE » Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:31 pm

Frontline on PBS recently aired a documentary called Life and Death in Assisted Living that discussed problems with assisted living facilities. The...

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Last post by NHE
Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:31 pm
Inventor - Question for the Forum

Last post by vgordin « Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:14 am

by vgordin » Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:14 am

Hello,

My name is Vadim. I'm a biomedical engineer and inventor. I've designed and 3d printed a set of ergonomic utensils for my arthritic...

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Last post by vgordin
Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:14 am

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