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So basically I know it’s going to be a bad day when I wake up with what I call heavy eyes. Has anyone had this symptom with MS? My eyelids feel weighted and so I have to struggle to keep them open. This will last all day. I do some eye movement exercises like moving my eyeballs in all directions,...

Hi my name is Dominique. I went into the hospital last week because I had some type of stiffness, weakness on my left side. I instantly thought it was side effects to my medication, but long behold, after a MRI, they found lesions in my brain and spinal cord. Being diagnosed with RRMS and being a ...

Hi folks. I was diagnosed with MS 2018. I've recently retired on health grounds and have just been granted PIP which is a great help. I'm very reluctant to visit anywhere where I dont know where the nearest loo is. Nightmare in the current climate !!! (covid19) Mobility is a problem re walking and b...

At this point I have to just laugh. I was in hospital last week, was diagnosed with MS. Discharged last Friday, put on steroids while in hospital, symptoms cleared up by Tuesday and I woke up this morning with a very, heavy arm with horrible cramps and pins and needles. Tried to contact enable but n...

Hi, I'm Sofia and I was literally diagnosed last week after suffering very mild symptoms here and there since January 2019 which were overlooked, belittled and misdiagnosed. Unfortunately I ended up going into a massive episode (I still don't know lingo) and i woke up one morning not being able to w...

Has anyone else dealt with hair falling out or hair loss? I've been dealing with MS symptoms for a little over a year and have noticed that my hair falls out much more than it used to. If I run my hand through it I might come away with five or six hairs. I've noticed I tend to lose eyelashes and bro...

I saw my consultant today and finally feel like she’s listening to me. My lymphocytes are back to normal levels six months after cladribine just need more bloods in October and I’m ready for year two. As I failed in my attempt at my MRI in June not sure how effective the tablets have been for me ...

I want to share my experiences with everyone about my ketogenic diet. The Keto diet is very low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats with a medium protein intake, and it is designed to put you into ketosis, which makes your body burn fat for energy, instead of glucose. The benefits can be ama...

When losing your ability to walk is it possible to overcome that symptoms so you'd be able to walk as if nothing even happen or will it sorta be off (never) the same after getting that? Cause I can walk but not even for 30 mins but prior to having MS I used to walk on highways for my exercise now I ...

Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. I just wanted to ask for some advice regarding cooling vests/ scarves. My symptoms are much worse during the warmer weather and I was thinking of trying a vest/ scarf. I have looked online and there are many different types available. I just wondered could any...