Living with MS

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...

When 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...

Being 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...

“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...

Symptoms 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...

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...