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...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...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...reactions21comments
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...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...reactions14comments
MS in My 20s Part 2: How MS Impacted My Social LifeA quick note about this post; I really don’t mean to sound depressing here. I don’t want to bum anyone out, and...reactions33comments
ACTRIMS: Comorbidities in MSOh, how I wish all of you could listen in to the professional presentations given at some medical conferences, especially when they...reactions2comments
Life Lessons: Encanto StyleMy triplets are two and a half now, and they are obsessed with the new Disney movie Encanto. It's a warm, family-friendly...reactions14comments
Diagnosis MS: My Past, Present and FutureSince March was MS Awareness Month, I thought I might reflect and ponder on my nearly 15-year journey with MS - where...reactions6comments
New MRI Technique Promises to Help MS PatientsAll diseases benefit from the early discovery. It improves the odds of survival and can provide a pathway to efficient treatment. Having...reactions4comments
The Therapeutic Value of the Arts Featured in MSAA’s Latest Edition of The MotivatorHaving a hobby can be one of the most rewarding aspects of day-to-day life. Discovering something that you are passionate about and...reactionscomments
MS Comic: AbelistAbleism can often make people living with MS feel like they are, or should feel, less superior to able-bodied people. Has everyone...reactions3comments
Mirror, Mirror, Take a Guess - Is It Aging or MS?Before I developed MS, I frequently gazed at myself in the mirror. What I saw then and what I see now couldn’t...reactions25comments
Multiple Sclerosis and NeuroplasticityIf you live with multiple sclerosis, you’ve probably learned, or at least heard, more about the brain and nervous system than you...reactions33comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactions13comments
I Have MS. Can You See Me?People with disabilities face many obstacles. Some are physical while others are social. Perhaps you used to jog or surf or play...reactions4comments
Lipstick on a PigLesions got me crazy. Pain derives from what I have become. And there’s no way for it to be measured. Materializing on...reactions10comments
Spasticity and Legs With a Mind of Their OwnIt's the pleasure of having spasticity which creates arms, hips, and legs that have a mindset to do what they want, no...reactions49comments
The Perspective of a Mental Health Professional With MSWe had the opportunity to speak with community member Wanda Komjathy, who is a mental health professional and is also living with...reactions11comments
MS DrugsThe landscape of treating multiple sclerosis is constantly expanding. There are a few people here at MultipleSclerosis.net who were diagnosed with MS...reactions1comment
