Living with MS

Never necessarily a math whiz in school, I knew what I knew and some areas were better than others. Basic arithmetic, for example, was never an issue for me. I...

The stories section is a special and unique section of our site where community members can share any aspect of what life with multiple sclerosis (MS) is like. We've seen...

Our wonderful community at MultipleSclerosis.net would not be possible without our incredible health leaders! Through every article they write and share with us, they are opening up their hearts and...

We recently conducted our 10th Multiple Sclerosis In America Survey, and it was completed by 4,478 people living with MS. The survey respondents shared the real, the bad, and the...

MS has claimed my bladder a little bit at a time over this long journey, until late last year when it went to sleep for good. I thought I would...

The forums section of MultipleSclerosis.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 10 years now. These forums...

A lot has changed for me over the many years since I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While I often lament the loss of my career, cognitive abilities, and many...

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community. We provide vital programs, resources, and support for tens of thousands of people with...

Last year we asked our Facebook community members "What household chores or tasks tend to be the hardest due to MS?" With an overwhelming amount of responses, we learned a...

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), and as many people living with it can tell you, it can be one of the most debilitating...

Having lived with multiple sclerosis for a pretty decent amount of time at this point (I’ve now lived longer with it than without it), I can say that there are...

When my daughter told us another grandchild was on the way, I was filled with mixed emotions. Yes, another baby would be sweet to hold. But with my multiple sclerosis...

Before the second date with the man who is now my partner, I looked up his name and found out that he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017...

I’ve often wondered if it’s just me who questions my intuition on whether or not I am having a relapse. It would be obvious, for instance, if I went blind...

I loved being a Sunday school teacher. I loved it when I was a leasing agent. I loved being an administrative assistant. I loved when I was awarded the Inspire...

"Oh, honey! Why don't you go ahead and put your head in the freezer over there?" The cashier who said this to me seemed both worried and sympathetic. In front...

When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed. I could no longer use my legs properly...

The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or could this chest pressure be my heart, or...

There is this new trend of Reels (short video clips) and Tik Toks. Shout out to Brooke who makes the most entertaining and resonating MS Tik Toks for our viewing...

The first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after the doctor's appointment. As I breathlessly walked through...