Tyler Campbell Tells His Superhero StoryTyler Campbell, college football player turned MS advocate, was gracious in allowing us to interview him for 2022's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! Tyler's energy and positivity are quite contagious, to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS and Knee Surgery: My Total Knee Replacement Adventure, Part 2My 22-year journey with multiple sclerosis has overlapped with other conditions. Two of my comorbidities include rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Because of moderate to severe damage to my knee joints...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
MS Comic: I Feel Great!Sometimes we find ourselves telling those around us that we feel totally fine when we're very much struggling with invisible physical symptoms or emotions due to MS. It's important to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
A Bit of an MS VentI've read articles that talk about what people should not say to someone with multiple sclerosis. I always agree. I also understand they may not mean it, or even recognize...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
PPMS: Healthier Considerations to Live to the FullestLive to the fullest, how you ask? Yes, I realize having PPMS can make daily life a little challenging, as we know all too well. Let’s look at lifestyle changes...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
MS Awareness Month: Ways to Live Sustainably With MSAs a creative person, I often assign keywords at the beginning of each year to help me frame my energy. Some words in the past include resilience and alchemy. This...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Embrace ChangeWe don't always need to be afraid of change. Change is what happens when we are made different, and one thing living with MS has taught me is that change...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When You Feel Like You Can't Help“I’m sorry, I’ve done everything I can” were the words of a teary-eyed neurologist as he explained to me that, despite him trying everything he could think of, my disease...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
2022 MultipleSclerosis.net Awareness Month Giveaway!The 2022 MS Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This was a special year for the MS community. This year we saw a Marvel superhero...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Progression Fears and ConcernsMy multiple sclerosis seems to be getting worse. There, I said it out loud. The biggest MS concern I have might be coming true. My usual symptoms are occurring more...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cooking With a Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can make the most mundane of tasks incredibly difficult. Fatigue, mobility issues, pain, and cognitive dysfunction can all conspire to sabotage the...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
COVID-19 and Its Impact on My MS: Part 1January 3, 2022 - The day began just like any other. I spent the morning in my home office, working online as a multiple sclerosis advocate, moderating this very site...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS Comic: Invisible SymptomsThe idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Invisible symptoms are hard to understand and relate to for those who don't experience them...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Our MS Superheroes and Their SidekicksMarch is multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month! This year, we are honoring the many superheroes of MS and their sidekicks (also known as caregivers, friends, family members, and pets). We...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I Love RollercoastersI have always loved rollercoasters. If there is a rollercoaster in an amusement park, I'm there! I grew up within walking distance of a small amusement park with an amazing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What’s Happening to MS Home Healthcare?It’s likely you’ve heard about a shortage of home healthcare workers. While it’s easy to blame the pandemic for this unfortunate trend, the problem isn’t new. It comes down to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The MS Age RestrictionWhen I received my diagnosis, I was 22 years old. In the world of MS, the onset typically falls between 20-40 years of age. As you might imagine, getting diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Villainous MSBeing a victim of theft can make you feel worried, sad, frustrated, scared, or angry. Years ago, I hosted a birthday party at my home for a close friend. The...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Effect of MS: Me vs Dog“You don’t get MS until you get MS” is a common quote among people who live with the disease. The difference between our appearance and our abilities (as well as...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
MS and Knee Surgery: My Total Knee Replacement Adventure, Part 1Symptoms of multiple sclerosis are rarely fun or enjoyable. Many times they can be downright debilitating. One of my more worrisome MS symptoms in recent years has been spasticity in...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments