I Do Not Know How to Ask for HelpIn the multiple sclerosis community, asking for help is highly encouraged! We are generous with each other. We share our time. We...reactions19comments
What Causes Cognitive Dysfunction?Everyone living with MS knows that mobility challenges are just a small part of the challenges we face, even though they tend...reactions37comments
I See YouMy dearest friend recently wrote a blog post that I just loved. She describes how now that she is grieving the loss...reactions8comments
The Real Meaning of RelaxationThe dictionary defines relaxation as "the state of being free from tension and anxiety." Typically, relaxation is lying around and doing whatever...reactions26comments
Wait, Who is Making My Medical Decisions?I’m not going to pretend to be anywhere near close to fully educated on how health insurance works. However, as someone who...reactions10comments
Bridging the Beverage Divide in My MarriageOne of the biggest cultural divides is between the coffee-drinking world and the tea-consuming world. For decades, that divide existed in my...reactions12comments
The Power of Bare FeetRecently, actress Christina Applegate accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She did so barefoot and posted an image of...reactions14comments
Finding GraceFatigue is my number one MS symptom struggle. It lingers. It holds on for dear life and makes it difficult to focus...reactions13comments
Trying to Avoid the Hassles of HealthcareWouldn’t it be nice if you could just go see your neurologist when your MS starts to act up or you’re not...reactions15comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions11comments
The MaskLately, I haven’t felt the greatest. My fatigue is more prominent, I’m having severe joint pain that makes it difficult to walk...reactions38comments
If It All Changes TomorrowFor me, MS appeared overnight. I went to bed worrying about an upcoming exam and was none the wiser that this night...reactions13comments
MSAA Gives ThanksIt is the season of giving and gratitude, and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) cannot help but reflect on the...reactionscomments
Find Your Fit!You’re here at MultipleSclerosis.net, reading this site for any number of reasons, and those reasons can be widely varied. It is always helpful...reactions2comments
Never-Ending ConcernWe are now entering what some are calling the post-COVID, or after-COVID, era. I am seeing the shorthand PCE or ACE more...reactions5comments
Life After DisabilityBeing diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early 20’s was an unexpected shock. Getting diagnosed with an incurable disease at any age...reactions18comments
Sometimes There's No Rhyme Or ReasonFor as long as I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my fair share of tough days. These kinds of days...reactions15comments
What I Learned After Keeping a Symptom JournalKeeping track of symptoms with MS is really important for measuring how you are feeling over time and sharing that information back...reactions15comments
The Good StuffThere are days when I'll suddenly stop and realize how good I truly feel. I may be exhausted to the core, and...reactions5comments
