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...reactions9comments
MSAA Gives ThanksIt is the season of giving and gratitude, and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) cannot help but reflect on the...reactionscomments
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...reactions31comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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)...reactions5comments
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...reactions18comments
Doing My Best for a LivingWhen meeting someone for the first time or seeing someone after many years, it's natural to ask questions to become acquainted or...reactions20comments
The Good StuffThere are days when I'll suddenly stop and realize how good I truly feel. I may be exhausted to the core, and...reactions5comments
MS and Cog Fog...What Was I Thinking About?I am sure most, if not all, of us have enjoyed that moment of “what was I going to do?" or "what...reactions28comments
The Mystery of Missing My MedicationA few days ago, I was sitting around my house and realized that I wasn’t feeling quite right. My head felt fuzzy...reactions68comments
Cat Feeders to the Sleep RescueTips, tricks, and tools to make life easier are always popular. Here’s my latest idea to share. My husband and I have...reactions4comments
You Had One Job: When Healthcare Gets in the Way of HealthcareBefore I start, I just wanted to make it clear that I am pretty much just venting in this post. Maybe you...reactions23comments
HSCT Part 4: The Treatment ItselfPreparations for my trip to Mexico caused so many emotions: worry, excitement, anxiety, and a feeling that I just had to take a...reactions6comments
Put Your Best Artwork Forward With MSAA’s Art ShowcaseGet your art materials ready! The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2023–2024 Art Showcase! Since...reactions7comments
Serving Others Despite MSOne thing I genuinely hope to have in life is a servant's heart. To me, having a heart of service means feeling...reactions12comments
Doctor Versus Insurance Company: Patient Put in the MiddleEarlier this summer I received an email from my neurologist's office about an insurance problem. Uh oh, that can’t be good. Upon...reactions35comments
The Little ThingsWhen you live with an illness like multiple sclerosis, there are a lot of big moments and situations that seemingly dictate your...reactions39comments
Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical TeamIf I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I...reactions12comments
You Have MS. Should You Have a Child?It is one of life’s biggest decisions: to start a family or to remain a couple and do your own thing. Couples...reactions24comments