Living with MS

Here at MultipleSclerosis.net, we are lucky to have engaged advocates and community members with a variety of MS experiences. It is important that we take the time to highlight and...

Many aspects of living with MS and receiving treatment for it, can be isolating. Not many friends and family members can relate to the physical pain and emotional toll of...

If you’re like me, you love the sweets and treats the holidays inspire, but you’re not always energetic enough to pull off making them yourself. Or you might be just...

Fatigue. Lethargy. Sluggishness. People living with MS know these symptoms all too well. Sometimes feelings of guilt creep in for not being as productive as they'd like. Here's a positive...

We know that living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and advanced MS comes with many challenges. We wanted to know a little bit more. We asked our MS community their thoughts:...

As the summer trudges on, it’s proven to be an extremely tough one for many people with multiple sclerosis. The record-setting heat and humidity across the world have made many...

We all know "the look". It is the one with the big puppy eyes. It is the slight downward turn of the mouth. It is the look of pity. It...

In Part I of MS, Diet, Supplements, and What I Eat for Dinner, I discussed some factors that challenge my digestion and dietary supplements I have tried along with the...

There is quiet acceptance when we find a connection with someone else. This is especially true for those who live with multiple sclerosis (MS). Here at MultipleSclerosis.net, we are lucky...

There is never a good time to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, when you look at the history of the disease, from when they first figured out that MS...

I'm aware enough to know that I've been "here" before. "The" concerned look(s) focused on me, the headache, extreme tiredness, and feeling confused are all too familiar. It feels as...

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids can be used to treat relapses in MS. The intention? Shorten the flare-up so you can get back on track sooner. All of that said...

You may have heard or read that once you’re diagnosed with one autoimmune disease, it’s likely you have developed or will develop others. I find it believable. My autoimmune journey...

Folks, there has been a lot of talk about diet and what kind is most beneficial for those with multiple sclerosis. In part I of this series, I will discuss...

Like a shark rocketing from the depths to attack its prey swimming peacefully along the ocean surface, the holidays have arrived. Every year, I feel like their appearance is faster...

Jokes that have to do with linguistics or wordplay or a twist of phrase crack me up the most. At nine years old my favorite joke was from the news...

I have never been much of a social butterfly. Being primarily an introvert means that a lot of social interaction zaps me of energy. I am rarely super excited to...

When you are living with multiple sclerosis, life is difficult. That is an acknowledgment of the obvious. Those of us in this situation are well aware of its downfalls. Varying...

For as long as I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my fair share of tough days. These kinds of days range from feeling a tad “off” to being...

I love to eat. The older I get, the deeper my love grows. Veggies, pasta, poultry, and pork. Big Macs, French fries, chips and dip, and Di Giorno pizza. Sourdough...