Let’s Do It – Chill, Relax, and Yoga or Tai Chi With MS!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...reactions19comments
What? Another New Normal? Long-Haul COVID-19 in People With MSWhile 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...reactions9comments
How Does MSAA Help the MS Community?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...reactions2comments
World MS Day: A Look at the History of Multiple SclerosisFor 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...reactions2comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe 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...reactionscomments
My Friend: The Stretch StrapThe 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...reactions8comments
Am I a Warrior?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...reactions3comments
I Thought the Medicine Was Supposed to HelpYou 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...reactions17comments
Mother's Day Reflections: What Made Me a Mom With MSI 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...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?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...reactions11comments
I Get Knocked Down, but I Get Up AgainThis 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...reactions11comments
Need Help Navigating Your MS Journey? Utilize an MS NavigatorIf 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...reactions3comments
Those Times When MS Is Not Just There, but 'There'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...reactions20comments
COVID-19 and Its Impact on My MS: Part 2In 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...reactions3comments
Mindful ManagementBeing 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...reactions9comments
Why Using a Urinary Catheter Can Cause Constipation and What to Do About ItI work as a pelvic floor physical therapist and I treat a lot of patients who rely on catheters to void urine. For many people with neurogenic bladders, the use...reactions12comments
The Continued Struggles of Dating With a DiseaseIf you’ve been around here a bit, you’ve probably seen me post about my dating life and the impact that living with multiple sclerosis has had on it. I figured...reactions40comments
A Service Dog Is My Eyes, Ears, Hands, and Best Friend ForeverWhat comes to your mind when you hear about “service dogs”? For me, the first thing is wishing I was able to do what those amazing dogs accomplish. Service dogs...reactions18comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemPatient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with...reactions16comments
Trapped in Your BodyLiving with multiple sclerosis, some days I wake up and things are pretty good. I follow my morning routine, get some things done around the house, and things are OK...reactions14comments
