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...reactions50comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions7comments
DrowningOne day I woke up and realized that, after what felt like a year off, I could get back to my kind...reactions11comments
Messaging With a Friend Ushers In MS Awareness Month - And My RealityEach Monday, I enjoy starting my day by texting good morning greetings and well wishes to friends and family. The intent is...reactionscomments
The Scary Aftermath of Being SickAs I write this, I am recovering from my second bout with COVID-19. Thanks to the vaccine, this was a far different...reactions5comments
When Not 'Getting It' Turns FatalThe very day I was diagnosed with MS, I received a script for a cane. Several years later, I began using a walker...reactions1comment
MS Comic: Finish LineThe idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Sometimes our goals, or the finish line...reactions4comments
MSAA to Present Second Virtual Art Tour Featuring Artists With Multiple SclerosisEach year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA’s) Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. Have you ever...reactions2comments
Be More Than Happy, Sad or AngryA while back I wrote about people needing to be able to express themselves clearly and in detail when consulting with their...reactions5comments
A (Nearly) Complete List of What I Do to Get Through the DayHave you ever stopped to think about what you do, in detail, to get yourself through the day and night? I decided...reactions27comments
Having MS Is Just Like the Boy Scout Motto "Be Prepared"I know, how does MS equate to the motto “be prepared”? Well, the meaning is “you are always in a state of...reactions12comments
Persisting Through ProgressionIf you live with multiple sclerosis, at some point you will encounter the fear of progression. With every exacerbation comes the concern...reactions11comments
She's a Superhero!We asked our community members to share in our forums section, "If you could take one of your MS symptoms and make...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Speed ShowerIt can often be a challenge to complete any chore or task in a hurry when living with MS. Brooke shares her...reactions1comment
Struggling With StabilityAs I stroll into my local brewery, I’m greeted by a ton of friendly faces. I stop and say hi to many...reactions100comments
Is It My MS or Time?Earlier today I was out on my morning walk when it started to sprinkle a bit. The weather app on my phone...reactions40comments
