When MS Says No, But You Say YesSince my diagnosis in 2016, I’ve often seen MS as a condition that takes things away from me. It holds me back, sets limits, and forces me to say “no”...reactions7comments
Finding Peace Amidst AnxietyFive. That is how many times I ran into things today. Doorways, furniture, or even people are at risk for an impromptu and unintentional shoulder or hip check. Body awareness...reactions11comments
How to Recover From VacationVacation should be relaxing. It’s a time to get away for a little rest and an escape from the daily grind. Vacations are meant to have you returning home feeling...reactions11comments
From Itching to IV Benadryl: DMT Infusion ReactionsIn the time that I’ve had multiple sclerosis (MS), I’ve tried quite a few disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). These are medications specifically designed to help manage the course of MS. DMTs...reactions35comments
MS on TV: Is It Accurately Represented?We were 5 seasons into a show when the main character got unexpectedly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). How is this going to end? Is my carefree nighttime entertainment with...reactions48comments
You Can Enjoy Life Despite Being Over 40 When Diagnosed with MSYou probably already know that multiple sclerosis (MS) is most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, but can occur at any age. But are you aware...reactions46comments
Facing Spasticity in PublicOn a bright afternoon, I sit at the corner café, a cozy spot with chairs that don’t quite match and the delightful scent of freshly-brewed coffee. I choose a window...reactions9comments
How Do I Know What is From MS?You may know MS is called the Snowflake disease because, similar to snowflakes, no two people with MS are alike. That is pretty cool when you think about it; we...reactions31comments
How to Declutter Your Home When You’re FatiguedEarlier this year, my family and I were planning to move into a new home. Like many other homeowners, we had been working toward this moment for years. It was...reactions36comments
Remembering Dianne ScottWe are incredibly saddened to share that MultipleSclerosis.net team member Dianne Scott passed away on December 2, 2024. Dianne was diagnosed with MS in 2007 and had recently been dealing...reactions9comments
Exercising Consistently is Hard, But Care Partners Can HelpOne cannot understate the healthful impact of exercise on our physical and mental well-being. Those who run, walk, swim, or practice yoga may do so to maintain heart health and...reactions6comments
The Beautiful StruggleThis is for anyone who has ever felt alone. It seems people don’t understand your plight. But I do. Your face is the only one I truly recognize in a...reactions41comments
My "MS Emergency Kit:" Navigating Life With MS When You’re Not Feeling Your BestLiving with multiple sclerosis (MS) is like living in an area prone to earthquakes. Earthquakes are notoriously unpredictable; you might feel some tremors before they hit, but most of the...reactions5comments
How Well Do You Know the MS Community? Take Our QuizWe’re excited to share the results from our 2024 In America survey, where more than 4,500 people living with multiple sclerosis have opened up about their experiences. Get ready to...reactions10comments
The Game of Shifting ExpectationsWe all set expectations for ourselves: expectations of when we will accomplish something, expectations that we will remain healthy, or expectations of how a meeting will go. Whether they are...reactions16comments
Our Dogs Recognize Our Invisible and Unnamed SymptomsDear MS.net readers, I wrote this one year ago but was not ready to post it yet. Thank you for requesting this update. August 22, 2023, was one year since the...reactions33comments
MS Impacts Those with MS and Those Around YouThose of us with MS are surely impacted every day of our lives, more so for some of us and less for others. Bottom line, MS turns our day-to-day upside...reactions7comments
I Feel Like I Have MS TodayRoses are red, violets are blue; every day is not a bad day, but some days I have the MS blues.Generally I can tell how I am feeling or the...reactions14comments
Got Stiffness and Pain? Me Too!In my case, stiffness and pain are mostly caused by MS-related muscle spasticity and neuropathy. I’ll explain further. First, muscle spasticity. What is it? Simply put, it is stiffness due...reactions20comments
10 Ways Smart Speakers Can Make Life Easier with MSManaging a chronic illness can feel all-consuming: scheduling the doctor’s appointments, calling the insurance company, and going for the scans and infusions. This of course is on top of normal...reactions7comments
