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Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...

Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt.1...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2023 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards, previously known as...

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The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...

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Disclaimer: This article was previously written by Khafre Kujichagulia Abif, a Health Union advocate on H-I-V.net. As we approach the holiday season, we were inspired by Khafre's words and believe...

Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands-on-hips, chin raised to the sky. But a...

We’re off to a flying “art!” Each year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. From now until December 13, 2021...

I finally sat down and watched the Oscar-nominated documentary, Crip Camp. What is it about? In 1971, a camp in the Catskill mountains about three hours from Manhattan hosted dozens...

This year’s Thanksgiving brings with it many hopes and dreams. For me, I look forward to making up for lost time. Of course, we missed out in 2020 because of...

“What if I won’t be able to do it anymore?” That’s a question that nags many a person suffering from multiple sclerosis. You never know when you might wake up...

You’ve been incredibly fatigued, in a massive amount of pain, your limbs are numb, vision blurry, you’ve been slurring your speech, and your thoughts are all clouded. This has been...

The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like multiple sclerosis (MS)...

This past week, I came home from my monthly infusion of Tysabri to find something strange: a tooth. I was a bit perplexed at first before I realized it belonged...

When it comes to the treatment of multiple sclerosis, I’ve long been a believer in a multi-discipline approach. Obviously, a good neurologist is critical in fighting the disease. However, our...

Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

The other day, I was fortunate enough to hang out with some friends of mine (socially distanced and in an open air environment, of course). As we made conversation and...

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