Living with MS

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...

First established in 1980, January 25 of every year marks the day when those with MS using infusion treatments can publicly recognize and celebrate the IV nurses who’ve helped them...

When living with multiple sclerosis in a rural or underserved area, an MS specialist may be several hours away from your home, making it difficult to seek treatment or find...

Sometimes multiple sclerosis makes me numb. At times, I can't feel parts of my body like my feet, legs, hands, and arms. Yet, there are times that I feel too...

I will admit that I am vain. I care about my appearance and like to look nice, but I never thought I would need Botox less than a month after...

One of the toughest parts about having a disease like multiple sclerosis is that it never goes away. Sure, some symptoms may ease up, but it never leaves. Many folks...

One of my favorite reality shows is Project Runway. I love watching these designers, under the crunch of limited time, materials, and budget, create beautiful garments literally from thin air...

Even under the best of circumstances, living with a disease like multiple sclerosis can be extremely challenging. The thing is though, there are an awful lot of folks fighting this...

My Big Mac Meal order flashes on the screen while a disembodied voice booms “$8.36 at the first window.” “Thank you,” I say cheerfully, and pull forward in the drive-thru...

There are some people that are just 'over' the holidays. The pandemic and its risks in addition to the recent surges and variants, emotional unrest relative to whether or not...

When Mr. Big died on a Peloton bike in the Sex and the City redux, fans were outraged, and the manufacturer of the bike was put on the defensive. Peloton...

While relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) causes acuate neurological episodes which can last for hours, days or months, primary progressive MS (PPMS) is more gradual. Symptoms continually worsen over time and can...

As someone with a high level of disability, I floundered for years trying different adaptive sports and activities desperately attempting to find something that gave me joy. Before my MS...

In my long-time battle with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my share of scary moments, times when MS has impacted me enough to make me have a concern for my life...