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, feel-good movie. It follows the tale of the...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 I began, where I am, and where I...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 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is almost a rite...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 can do in your free time is an...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 experienced Beth's behavior in some way, shape, or...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 be more different. What was once a reflection...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 ever imagined. If you haven’t yet, I’m sure...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 getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...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 tennis, but you are no longer able to...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 the inside. That’s where it lives. In a...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 matter what you think. My fellow MS warriors...reactions40comments
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 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Wanda specializes in chronic...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 before there was any disease-modifying treatment (DMT) available...reactions1comment
Multiple Sclerosis and the Right to DieEditor’s note: Trigger warning – This article includes details about assisted suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help, please call 9-1-1 or the National...reactions47comments
Getting Diagnosed With a Normal MRIOver my years here, one of the most common types of questions we encounter is from someone who has not been diagnosed but seems to be exhibiting many symptoms of...reactions39comments
Certain Healing May Be Possible With MSAfter living with multiple sclerosis for 22 years — I’m counting from my first bout with optic neuritis in 2000 rather than my official diagnosis in 2005 — I have...reactions14comments
MS in My 20s Part 1: IntroductionAccording to the National MS Society, most people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) between the ages of 20 and 50. Regardless of when MS comes about, this is an...reactions11comments
Challenges of Eating HealthyWhen I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis I was inundated with information on how to manage this disease. At the heart of these suggestions was information on how to eat...reactions2comments
ADA Access: Complaints and ComplianceI recently visited my manicurist. She shared that she hoped to hire another nail technician to help her manage her growing client base. This nail technician possessed expert training in...reactions7comments
DrowningOne day I woke up and realized that, after what felt like a year off, I could get back to my kind of normal once more. A year where everything...reactions11comments
