Living with MS

Growing up in a small-town, middle-class household, I was raised to believe showing vulnerability was a sign of weakness. The sentiment was consistent in school and on TV. Boys my...

When moving about with MS is a part of your life, there is seldom a dull moment. It's like no matter what you go through, MS is always there dancing...

For most of my life, I have prided myself on my productivity levels. Raised with a strong work ethic, I’ve always been someone who takes pleasure in getting things done...

After more than one year of actual time passing and what seemed like a couple more years, I was eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. I received the newsletter from the...

More and worsening headaches were hard to ignore early into my new multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. I wondered whether I’d just imagined them, to be honest. I was stuck in...

It's not always easy to ask for help when you're living with MS. But sometimes everyday tasks like buttoning shirts and removing lids, become a little too difficult to do...

I always called it 'sparky jaw.' Since I was a child I would have this incredible pain along my jaw. It felt like an electric cactus was stabbing my face...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can create roadblocks in friendship. The uncertainty of what to say or how to support your friend can be challenging. Though MS has made a significant impact...

The realities of intimacy when you have MS may not be what romantic films are made of, but that doesn't mean it can't be special. Sex may require patience, adaptability...

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...