Living with MS

Warning: this is a story about a man and his pee. I've done everything possible to avoid a suprapubic catheter (SPC). To me, it meant "a freaking tube coming out...

If you live with MS, how many times have you heard something like this: “But you were fine yesterday!” or “You didn’t have any problems doing it in the past!”...

For many, the chief concern following an MS diagnosis is the likelihood that the disease will lead to disability. Disability is a broad term, however. Losing the ability to walk...

This past week, I saw a widely shared tweet by someone talking about how harmful it can be when someone loudly and proudly proclaims that their illness or disability never...

Dealing with MS fatigue and muscle weakness is still an issue, even when working from home. We get by with a little help from our loved ones, pets, and devices...

May 30, 2021, marks World MS day. This day represents unity, awareness, and support in the global MS community. MultipleSclerosis.net is proud to support the MS community on this day...

When you live with a chronic illness, as I do, the idea of doing something fun can become complicated. Don’t I need to be strict and focus on my health?...

"You sleep like a vampire; we have to reset your sleep schedule!" My husband says this to me all the time. Most nights (well, mornings), I am now going to...

Walking isn’t always a problem for me (though talking might be!). But when I do get tired, my legs feel very much like they’re made of cement, making it hard...

Finding unique ways to connect with others over the past year has been difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic influenced many organizations to get creative when keeping in touch with their supporters...

Those living with MS are no strangers to setbacks and new challenges. But perseverance and a change in perspective can make a world of difference when facing difficult and frustrating...

In early April, I attended a virtual writers’ conference and was immediately drawn to a group of workshops that prioritized the voices, ideas, and practices of writers with some sort...

Dating someone with a chronic illness, like MS, is a scary proposition to most people. Fear of the unknown, concern over declining health, fear over their abilities, etc. The list...

Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...

We all have heard the phrase, whether we learned it from Saturday Night Live’s Roseann Rosannadanna (aka Gilda Radner) or have seen it displayed on a meme somewhere. In our case...

A vacation rental with a hot tub sounds perfect, doesn't it?! However, sometimes extreme heat can cause MS symptoms to worsen. Even a small increase in body temperature can affect...

If you've ever read any of my articles, it's pretty apparent that I am a lover of quotes, scriptures, meaningful song lyrics, aphorisms, and such. The more profound, pithy, witty...

Constipation can be annoying and embarrassing, but also very common for those living with MS. Even worse than occasional experiences, is chronic constipation that some have to deal with. Brooke's...

"If you are going through hell, keep going" is a quote often attributed to Winston Churchill and it’s one that has particular significance to those with multiple sclerosis. A majority...

"It will get better; just be patient," I remember when my old therapist said this to me. We were discussing my recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. I was weeping and...