Living with MS

Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is MS that develops slowly and steadily worsens over time. PPMS does not go through periods of relapse or remission like other forms of MS...

Ever since I was a young child, one of my most enduring passions has been reading. Even after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, reading was an integral part of...

So, you’ve decided to take a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) to try to keep your MS at bay. As a caregiver, I have been actively involved in researching and discussing therapeutic...

When it comes to leaving my house and engaging in various activities, whether it be meeting friends, running errands, or going to a doctor's appointment, I find my success can...

When first diagnosed with MS, my first big question was which disease-modifying therapy (DMT) I would start. My neurologist gave me a list of options: injectables (the interferon class and...

I was an athlete and knew how to grind through a lot of pain during training. When I began to experience all these insane abnormalities and rapid decline in body...

This article is one in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. My approach will continue to be explicit, frank, and heartfelt...

In this comic, Brooke shares her journey with makeup application and the struggles MS created. She persevered and found a way to still partake in this form of self-expression! Have...

I have written before about my multiple sclerosis advocacy on behalf of African-Americans. My focus is primarily on the equity in research, but that doesn’t mean my support ends there...

One of the common gripes I often hear from those with multiple sclerosis is about the toll it takes on relationships. This disease can have a very negative effect on...

Being primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the effort. When I was no longer able to...

I thought I left it on my desk. Maybe under that stack of papers. Or, maybe I left it outside on the patio table where I tried to do some...

I believe I have dealt with a form of depression my whole life. I only called it something different back then. I called them “funks” and treated them like a...

It's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine and gross motor skills and fatigue has significantly...

Have you ever agreed to do something that you later had reservations about? I have been here on multiple occasions for various reasons. Nonetheless, I have grown exponentially in my ability to...

When you have MS, you’re likely to learn about a whole slew of treatment options, either mentioned by your doctor or from your own research. There usually isn’t a great...

Sometimes even thinking of starting to date someone new while living with a chronic illness, like MS, can be overwhelming. Timing to disclose your MS diagnosis is a personal decision...

Maintaining a household is challenging under any circumstances, but when you live with a chronic illness like MS, it becomes even more difficult. Battling fatigue, mobility problems, and pain make...

I was raised in the Pacific Northwest, where summer temperatures rarely soar into the 90s. A classic hot day here hovers in the 80s with low humidity, in stark contrast...

The brutal heat many of us have experienced recently is a great reason to search out a pool to take a plunge in for relief, but there are many other...