Pilates for MS twice a week and hydrotherapy have been life changing for me.

I had amazingly positive results by giving up dairy! 20 days after stopping dairy milk and yogurt, I noticed increased speed in four functions: walking, movement, ta ... read more

I was diagnosed before I had children. When my doctor asked me if we were planning to have children, I immediately asked if it meant I could go off the medication. W ... read more

Reduce your stress levels. Practice mindfulness. Don't sweat the small stuff. Leave out anything and anyone from your life that causes you stress.

Mood swings, irritability, and even depression often accompany an MS diagnosis. One way to feel better is to decrease your social isolation, whether by joining a sup ... read more

I use Alexa to remind me to take meds, make reminders so I don't forget, give me comfort that I can always call for help using my voice, and stay positive by playing ... read more

Follow your neurologists's advice.

My doctor helped me get an electric wheelchair, which I needed then and need off and on now, so my suggestion is get all the devises for mobility and safety that you ... read more

I have a large dry erase board on my wall. I find using it for to do lists, upcoming events, inspirational quotes, and writing down things I want to look into at a l ... read more

My children are the reason I keep going every day. My son and grandson are the comedians and always keep me laughing. Laughter is a food group in my family! My daugh ... read more

When preparing to see my internist or neurologist, I create a one-page print-out to give my physician the following contents: Name / Age / Profession List of all me ... read more

There are many causes of stress for people with MS, from constant readjustment to ‘the new normal’ to loss of control and relationships. And from coping with both in ... read more

When someone is told, "you have MS," it can be terrifying. If you start looking for information on the internet, you can feel almost trapped. You're not able to filt ... read more

You just have to find a way to live with MS. Find ways to work around it. I have a husband and daughter who help me so much. I guess the best thing I can say is I’ve ... read more

Spring loaded scissors are very helpful! It takes much less effort, strength and coordination to use them! Mine have soft grip handles, not to mention very reasonab ... read more

Invest in a Roomba!! Vacuuming takes a lot of energy, so my Roomba is a lifesaver! I run mine once a day.

I keep protein shakes in a little fridge so when I take my morning vitamins/prescriptions I can wash them down without getting an upset stomach

Trust your doctor and persevere. Depression can be a real challenge. It is easy to be afraid or scared. I believe you must think positive thoughts and talk positivel ... read more

Eat healthy, stay positive & move more.