Let's discuss common MS symptoms.
Hello everyone. I am 52 and was just diagnosed last year. I’ve had it since I was 18 which was my first episode but it went undiagnosed. Anyway, my feet hurt mostly every single day. And at about the same time, in the evening. You’d think I worked a double shift and I didn’t. They feel swollen, my ankles get stiff and I end up having to lay down super early. What the hell does this mean? Does anyone else get this on their feet?
Has anyone implemented any assistive devices or therapies to improve daily functioning?
I hate the fact that I need help with some things, I hate the lose of independance. I have a chair lift, which I have a love/hate relationship with, I hate seeing it my stairs. BUT Im also glad it is there
I feel the same way. At first it's frustrating but I have begun to feel a sense of gratitude for what I have and this mindset has helped me tremendously.
MS the disease that just keeps TAKING shit away. no cause NO CURE. I’m just trying to vent a little.. I’ve had enough taken away. I’ve lost a lot to this DISEASE due to poor decision making because I have SHORT CIRCUITS happening everywhere. this week I’m turning in my LICENSE so I don’t kill anyone. EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT NIGHT… your friend MAGIC
Magic, I hear you, and I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way. MS takes so much, and it’s okay to vent - you're not alone in this fight. If you ever need to talk, we’re here for you. Sending strength.
Hello Everyone!
Just as a quick backstory, I’ve struggled with my mental health since I was in high school, BUT I do feel that my mental health has experienced more fluctuations since the onset of my multiple sclerosis. I do understand that certain mental health conditions may come about as a result of receiving a diagnosis; however, that is not the case for me. I appear to experience depressive signs and symptoms every week at this point, and I was wondering if others with an MS diagnosis have encountered something like this before? It almost feels as if the damage sustained by the condition itself is affecting the course of my mental health.
If you have noticed this connection, what have you mentioned to your neurologist and/or primary care practitioner? What coping methods have you used successfully, especially when it comes to work performance?
Please let me know your thoughts on this! Thank you so much for reading, everyone!
It's great that you're reaching out to share your experiences. You're definitely not alone in feeling that fluctuations in mental health can be influenced by the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. Many people in the MS community report similar feelings, and it's important to recognize that this connection can…
Diagnosed at 60 though they figured had it for 17-18 years, ankles especially my left plus foot hurt every evening, because if the walking swinging out at tines and foot almost trips up quite a bit does not keep up so applies lot of pressure so causes pain. I appl…