People Who Are Living With Multiple Sclerosis

Ann Pietrangelo

Freelance Writer, Author of "No More Secs!"

"No More Secs! Living, Laughing & Loving Despite Multiple Sclerosis"

When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 44, all previous assumptions about health, work, and my new romance were suddenly up for grabs. My memoir, No More Secs! Living, Laughing & Loving Despite Multiple Sclerosis, is a story of acceptance and change and a basic truth -- good health and life are fleeting, but love and... Read more Chevron

posted 06/17/2011, comment (1)|

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kimbba

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It's back!

I was doing fine for a long time, then it happend! weekness on my right side, the worst spins I have ever had. It has been 4 weeks and I still feel like crap. I had IV steriods for 3 days, now i am tapering off pills for the next 10 days. Just when I thought I would beat this it hit again.... Does anyone know how to hide this away?

posted 06/11/2011, comments (0)|

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KristinaYellow

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IV Solumedral...nasty taste tip

So I had to have the IV treatment last week and realized how nasty it makes everything taste. Guess I blocked that from last time. Anyway...this time the nurse told me to try sucking on a Werther's Original hard candy. Mints and Jolly Ranchers and all of those types of candies made me feel worse so I tried the caramels and darnit, they worked!I... Read more Chevron

posted 03/12/2011, comment (1)|

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i'm back

Hello, I know its been awhile since i been on this site. I have been going thru ups and downs. the separation from my husband to dealing with my tween son who is not doing well in school to taking a new MS medication called Gilenya. I am happy to say that I found a MS support group. Meeting and talking with others who have MS is... Read more Chevron

posted 03/03/2011, comments (4)|

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Julie

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Married with two teenagers. Working full time. Diagnosed in 2003.

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Limitations suck!

I don't think of myself as impaired or disabled or limited - most of the time. I work, I ride a bicycle, I host family dinners, I'm engaged in life seemingly as much as the next person. But limitations have crept up on me and when I hit one, or it becomes glaringly evident, it sucks! A few weeks ago, I went to Hawaii and one of my goals... Read more Chevron

posted 01/25/2011, comments (4)|

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