Living with MS

Anyone who is health-conscious is typically aware of whether certain foods are heart-healthy. Are they nutritious? Low in fat? Low in salt? Those with MS, or caregivers who often shop...

Emotionally speaking, multiple sclerosis (MS) made me experience many feelings throughout my 20s. Fear, confusion, anxiety, anger, loneliness­­­­­, and among many other things, I felt betrayed. Betrayed by my own...

My parents' visits begin with a "Hi Di!" and a kiss and then we delve into chatter about this and that, and my sisters are pretty much the same. My...

Previously, I wrote about switching to a new DMT after years of being on Gilenya. Due to low lymphocyte counts, I was directed to take my Gilenya every other day...

Recently, I had a day where, for various reasons, I had to explain that I am technically disabled to several people. Each time I did so, I realized that my...

Oh yeah, sure, yoga and Tai Chi my MS away. How about taking part in a triathlon to reset my immune system to its original manufacturer settings?! Well, it doesn’t...

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger on the heels of emerging variants, improvements in testing, treatments, and preventive measures have mitigated some public health concerns. Survivability odds are better...

Occasionally, we all need a helping hand. That’s where the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) comes in! MSAA improves lives today for the MS community through our free programs...

For World MS Day 2022, we're taking a look at the history of multiple sclerosis (MS). Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more: When was the...

We asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that...

The effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to a change in physical activity and abilities. This could be both positive and negative for our well-being. Some changes can actually...

I have recently begun to question the description of those living with multiple sclerosis as warriors. This is not a new discussion in the community. It is a new discussion...

You started experiencing some weird issues. Maybe your vision was blurry, or legs were weak, or your arms were numb. Perhaps you had some burning pain or some really strange...

I know what made me a daughter. The Heavens sent me to be birthed into the world through parents that never faltered in providing an abundance of love, shelter, nurturing...

For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...

This past year has been a journey for me. A trip to find the destination of feeling "normal" again after almost a year off of MS medications. The journey was...

If you’re living with MS, then you likely have questions. They could be about anything, such as: You can always visit the MultipleSclerosis.net community and its forums and pages to...

You already know you have MS. I mean, it's always hovering about and there's just no way out or around it. There are times, however, it's as if MS really...

In Part I of this series, I described what transpired during day one of my six days of COVID symptoms. This article will cover the rest of that first day...

Being of the scientific persuasion, I've been quick to judge "alternative" treatments and stuck to well-tested, peer-reviewed ones — the more clinical, the better. So mindfulness has always felt like...