Month of Birth and MSTwelve new months. In which were you born? As we know, MS is still one of those diseases where both cause and cure continue to be a mystery. In order... By Amy Lynn Hubbard, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Dynamically DisabledWhile perusing social media recently, I came across another individual who suffered from a chronic illness. Like me, she is disabled. Also, like me, she can still sometimes walk and... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Sand TrapI had just moved to Florida and was working in a physical therapy clinic when I met Renie Calkin. This was only a few months ago. My move had been... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Floating Heads: My Strange Steroid Side EffectThe months before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) were not easy. It was a scary time, but also an exciting time. I had met a man and started... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What’s New in MS?Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disorder, causing a variety of symptoms and lifestyle changes. Additionally, with the latest medical technology and research, new developments and updates are constantly arising. Remaining... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Yes Please...I'd Love That!MS has certainly taken its toll on me over the years. Though it may not be quite finished, I primarily deal with the damage it left during its reign when... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Still Living With a MonSterI’m not sick, but I fit the description. So, I keep going back to the hospital. We exit the car, check in, and wait for my name to be called... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
MS and My Lost Cause: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?I appreciate order and consistency, and I imagine many others in my multiple sclerosis community feel the same way. MS serves up enough unpredictability and unknowns, so stability is appreciated... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments115 comments
COVID Paid Me a VisitThis particular Sunday was like any of my other Sundays. I woke up, chatted with my J's (children, Justin and Jessica), and played with Bailee (my Chihuahua "fur baby"). I... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Bridging the Beverage Divide in My MarriageOne of the biggest cultural divides is between the coffee-drinking world and the tea-consuming world. For decades, that divide existed in my marriage; I was the coffee gal, and my... By Cathy Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Power of Bare FeetRecently, actress Christina Applegate accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She did so barefoot and posted an image of her bare feet on her star to social... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Trying to Avoid the Hassles of HealthcareWouldn’t it be nice if you could just go see your neurologist when your MS starts to act up or you’re not feeling well? Just wake up in the morning... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Finding GraceFatigue is my number one MS symptom struggle. It lingers. It holds on for dear life and makes it difficult to focus on anything else. My fatigue medication helps, but... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Long Journey of Getting Older, or Is It?We all enjoy our younger years, and as time moves on we tend to mature, or, are we just getting older? Oh, that reminds me of what my parents used... By Mike Russell4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
MSAA Gives ThanksIt is the season of giving and gratitude, and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) cannot help but reflect on the wonderful amount of support we receive from our... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Leg WeaknessA long time ago, while still in college, I awoke one morning and as I tried to leave my bed, I fell flat on my face. My legs seemingly gave... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Never-Ending ConcernWe are now entering what some are calling the post-COVID, or after-COVID, era. I am seeing the shorthand PCE or ACE more often. This means that rather than facing a... By Anita Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Find Your Fit!You’re here at MultipleSclerosis.net, reading this site for any number of reasons, and those reasons can be widely varied. It is always helpful to know where we fit in the bigger... By Laura Kolaczkowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Care Giving With Good CareLet me begin by saying kudos to all of the conscientious, caring, willing, thoughtful, hard-working, compassionate, skilled, and helpful Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Attendants. If... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Life After DisabilityBeing diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early 20’s was an unexpected shock. Getting diagnosed with an incurable disease at any age is a life-changing event. As surprising and terrifying... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments