Living with MS

I looked to my right and watched Dan standing dumbfounded as the woman in a hospital-issued hazmat suit rushed me and my power wheelchair through the metal door. “But, but...

Just been diagnosed with MS and worried it will affect your earning ability? Medically retired on disability and need to make some extra money? There is no time like the...

My life before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis was one that filled me with an incredible sense of pride. I worked very hard and was fairly successful. I was proud...

Roses are red, violets are blue. Flowers are nice, but dry underwear is too. Incontinence is a struggle for so many people living with MS. Looking for a solution for...

There are a lot of ways a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can impact someone’s life. You’ve, no doubt, read about the many symptoms and how those impact our bodies...

Digesting and accepting an MS diagnosis is hard at any age. Many children, teens, and young adults who are diagnosed with MS also deal with the added anxiety of living...

As of 2021, there are only two approved FDA DMT treatments for PPMS; one for leg weakness, which is Amprya, and the other is Ocrevus, to slow MS progression. Ocrevus...

I have been in this place before. Just like so many others. Standing at the precipice of the COVID-19 cliffs wondering if my vaccination is the lifeline that will protect...

It's another new year and if you're like me, you're an optimist and are looking forward to all of the wondrous things that are possibly lying ahead such as breakthroughs...

Among the many MS symptoms I have experienced, there is one I have neglected to write about: dysphagia. Derived from the Greek “dys” meaning disordered or bad, and "phagia", meaning...

Vacation travel can present challenges for anyone. Life with MS also has its own challenges. Combine MS and vacation and you can get an entirely new set of challenges. Not...

The term 'walking stick' conjures images of high-hat gentleman strolling the streets of London. 'Walking stick' sure sounds better than ‘cane,’ doesn’t it? Most of us wouldn’t object to a walking...

The decision to pursue autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (aHSCT) is a complex one, especially since very few patients have their neurologist's support. Autologous means derived from one’s own bone...

The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! This comic perfectly depicts that feeling when you get a compliment about your physical appearance...

After reading my series on 'Cruising and MS' you may still not be sure if taking a cruise is right for you. Here’s my shortlist of the pros and cons...

On February 2nd, 2000, I was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While most people think of February 2nd as Groundhog Day, I know it as my MSiversary. It’s become a...

Disclosure: The author of this article is a member of iConquerMS™. The problem of inclusivity in medical research is a longstanding one. In 2019, a spotlight on problems of diversity...

Everyone deals with pain from time to time. So, what’s the big deal just take a pain-relief tablet and be done with it. Oh, MSers with MS pain wish it...

On the outside, I’ve got that giant smile on, ear to ear, probably even showing a little teeth here and there, as my friends tell me all about the latest...

Life might feel simpler and less stressful if multiple sclerosis were the only medical condition I had to manage. Alas, it is not. I have been collecting other chronic medical...