New MRI Technique Promises to Help MS PatientsAll diseases benefit from the early discovery. It improves the odds of survival and can provide a pathway to efficient treatment. Having...reactions4comments
Things to Remember if You Feel Like a BurdenA diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can elicit a wide range of fears and emotions. From that very first day when I was...reactions32comments
The World of MS and a Trip to the Bathroom, Oh MyMS has claimed my bladder a little bit at a time over this long journey, until late last year when it went...reactions69comments
The Before and After of a Tysabri InfusionDuring my life with multiple sclerosis, I have tried numerous treatments. From Avonex, to Copaxone, to Avonex and Copaxone at the same...reactions56comments
Life With MS: Numbness & TinglingAs I was looking through some of my past articles today, I realized that I haven’t really ever covered one of my...reactions29comments
Community Views: The Language of "MS Warrior"The term “MS Warrior” is a phrase often found and used within the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, and we wanted to learn...reactions12comments
Cog-FogOkay, let me just start off by saying I don't embarrass easily. I'm a very open person and I don't usually care...reactions128comments
The Joy of Getting a Spinal TapGetting a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis does not come easily. I’m not even referring to the onslaught of symptoms, less than qualified...reactions50comments
Arm Drops Keep Reminding Me of MSI am in the kitchen reaching for an onion when my arm freezes. I am holding a jar of body cream and...reactions12comments
Bathroom Burdens: Chronic Constipation and MSMultiple sclerosis can cause all sorts of symptoms that in turn can create problems. One such symptom is chronic constipation. On too...reactions50comments
Easy, Healthy Ways to Prevent Muscle SpasmsMS patients commonly suffer from muscle spasms, which may involve sustained muscle contractions that are excruciatingly painful, or sudden, involuntary movements. The...reactions17comments
Here's My Transition to Secondary-Progressive Multiple SclerosisI’m a patient with secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). I’m 37 and was originally diagnosed at the ripe age of 25 years old...reactions38comments
Weight Management and MS - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions6comments
The Added Risk of Yet Another MS TreatmentMany people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are told about the importance of starting a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) right away upon diagnosis. I...reactions6comments
Finally, Just a Common Cold: No More AnxietyGrowing up, I didn’t get sick any more or any less frequently than most of the other kids around me. When I...reactions5comments
Why Aren't We Treating with the Most Effective Medications Early On?When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis over 20 years ago, I started treatment as soon as I could. My original...reactions16comments
Embrace ChangeWe don't always need to be afraid of change. Change is what happens when we are made different, and one thing living...reactions5comments
National IV Nurse Day, January 25: Honors MS Infusion NursesFirst established in 1980, January 25 of every year marks the day when those with MS using infusion treatments can publicly recognize...reactions3comments
How MS Patients Lost Their Patience, Got Mouthy, and the FDA ListenedIn the old days of multiple sclerosis care — say, circa 1990 — the medical research community and a passive MS patient...reactionscomments
Late-stage Multiple SclerosisYou may find this conversation unsettling, so please decide for yourself if you want to read on. I am discussing the worst-case...reactions12comments
