Things to Know about Multiple Sclerosis for MS World DayFor MS World Day, we are helping spread the word about what life is REALLY like for those living with, and caring...reactions10comments
MS Risk and the Herpes Virus: Is There a Link?Doctors and researchers still do not know what causes multiple sclerosis (MS). Some factors imply that an infectious agent, like a virus...reactions1comment
What Is the Link Between Asthma and Multiple Sclerosis?In our MS In America 2017 survey, 15% of respondents noted that they live with both MS and asthma. Asthma is a...reactions2comments
The Risk for Migraines When You Have Multiple SclerosisMore and worsening headaches were hard to ignore early into my new multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. I wondered whether I’d just imagined...reactions38comments
How I Manage My "Fairly Uncommon" Partial Complex SeizuresIt was a Saturday afternoon in 1995 and my husband and I were at a crowded, noisy tile store with our three-year-old...reactionscomments
Multiple Sclerosis is a PainSome medical professionals sometimes use the casual term “LP” as shorthand. It's shorthand for lumbar puncture, previously referred to as a spinal...reactions10comments
MS Is a Pain in the…Every day when I wake up I am reminded that I am living with multiple sclerosis. The pain that I feel when...reactions83comments
Disease-Modifying Therapy: To Continue or Not to Continue Is the QuestionWow, I can see that look of, “Are you crazy?” And I agree with our younger generation asking this question, although, this...reactions8comments
The Loneliness of MSContent Note: This article describes depression. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. Suffering...reactions109comments
Learning Not to Catastrophize with MSSometimes everything in my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) works out so well it’s like all the pieces just fell perfectly into...reactions18comments
Managing My Depression and Anxiety: My Latest ExperiencePrior to the year 2020, my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) was, for the most part, pretty stable and moving forward in...reactions15comments
Fighting MRI FatigueThroughout my life, I have always been affectionately labeled as "accident-prone." Maybe it was because of the time I broke my leg...reactions48comments
Asking the Embarrassing Questions: My Interview With a UrologistI have struggled with bladder symptoms since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and I know I am far from being alone!...reactions14comments
A New Look for How I Control My MS BladderI will admit that I am vain. I care about my appearance and like to look nice, but I never thought I...reactions64comments
My Brain is Working, But My Body Doesn't Want ToAs I sit here writing this, I’m struggling. It is difficult to even type, not because it’s hard emotionally, but because it...reactions44comments
Leg WeaknessMy main multiple sclerosis symptoms are scarce, thankfully. For me, these symptoms include fatigue and lassitude, muscle weakness and occasional pain. Arm...reactions43comments
Driving With a Smaller Tank: MS FatigueIf there is a multiple sclerosis symptom that probably gets talked about the most, I would imagine that it has to be...reactions58comments
Does MS Cause Headaches?I’ve always tried not to rush to blame multiple sclerosis (MS) for every little health-related ailment in my life. Just because someone...reactions140comments
MS, You're WeirdDescribing MS to someone who doesn't have the disease is a feat. Explaining the pathology is usually a non-starter, and using metaphors...reactions17comments
At-Home Exercise with MSDuring this time of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to know how to stay active. For those with MS...reactions18comments
