The Unthinkable: MS, Death, and Life ExpectancyIt’s time for me to talk about the unthinkable, the topic that is extremely taboo for many of us with multiple sclerosis...reactions37comments
The Hug You Do Not WantWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I did what many people living with MS (PLwMS) do. I read as much...reactions6comments
Dynamically DisabledWhile perusing social media recently, I came across another individual who suffered from a chronic illness. Like me, she is disabled. Also...reactions24comments
Going Back to Work with Multiple SclerosisIt is 8:05 a.m. on Saturday morning and my cat Pippin is meowing loudly at me. He’s tapping my forehead with his...reactions1comment
Returning to Work: Tips From the Dining Room OfficeI recently returned to work after years of living a self-employed, freelance life. During those months, I’ve learned a few things about myself...reactions8comments
They Keep ForgettingYou could be excited to spend time with your friends, but the first thing you see upon arrival is a tall staircase...reactions3comments
Explaining Unpredictable Fatigue: "I'm Fine, for Now"This is a follow-up to an article that I had written a while ago, Definition of, "I’m Fine." Really, I feel like...reactions18comments
Poor Vision: What is Optic Neuritis?Optic neuritis is a common symptom experienced by those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and those who are experiencing their first attack before...reactions57comments
For Our Family & Friends: MS, Heat & HumidityWhen I think about my life with Multiple Sclerosis, I often consider how much easier my life would be if there was...reactions32comments
MS Is Picking SidesDon’t ask me how I come up with the titles to these articles at times because I honestly couldn’t tell you. I...reactions6comments
PML, the JC Virus, and MisconceptionsMany people with Multiple Sclerosis live with a pretty big fear of three letters: PML. The very mention of this acronym, which stands...reactions5comments
Lessons from My First 10 Years of Life With MSI'll soon be entering my tenth year living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I was diagnosed in 2010, just after I turned 20...reactions36comments
Losing Faith In Your DoctorsWhen you live with multiple sclerosis, relying on doctors becomes a big part of your life. That happens to everyone eventually, but...reactions2comments
My Hands - Poor Fine Motor SkillsI used to always work with my hands; I was the kind of kid who liked to take things apart to find...reactions80comments
MultipleSclerosis.net Stories Throughout the DecadeThe stories section is a special and unique section of our site where community members can share any aspect of what life...reactionscomments
Tips for an Easier Round of Solu-MedrolLiving with relapsing MS can be challenging and unpredictable. Relapses can be extraordinarily disruptive. One treatment prescribed to help recovery from a...reactions5comments
Did MS Ruin My Marriage?As I sit perusing my social media feed, I see several of my fellow MS warriors share a wonderful post from another...reactions73comments
Community Views: Tips for Managing Muscle Spasms and CrampingOne of the most discussed symptoms in the MultipleSclerosis.net community is spasticity, which includes muscle spasms or cramps. We wanted to learn...reactions18comments
Popular Reads From the Last 10 YearsOur wonderful community at MultipleSclerosis.net would not be possible without our incredible health leaders! Through every article they write and share with...reactionscomments
Assistive Technology Improves the Lives of People with MSWho’s old enough to remember the Saturday morning cartoon The Jetsons? For you youngsters, The Jetsons depicted a future world where humans...reactions11comments
