What Are the Differences Between CIS, RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS?In 2013, the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials of MS defined four types of multiple sclerosis (MS): The classification and accurate descriptions are important for treatment decisions, as well...reactions3comments
Migraine and MSPeople living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can face many symptoms like pain, fatigue, and mood changes. Some people with MS also have migraine attacks. Migraine and MS have some similarities...reactions2comments
The Importance Of Routine And Familiar Places To My MSManaging my Multiple Sclerosis and its many varied symptoms is a constant battle and has been a long struggle for me. Through a lot of trial and error, I have...reactions23comments
Unfair! MS Pain Causes Fatigue, Fatigue Amplifies MS PainWhat's a person with MS to do? For those who've had an MS diagnosis for a while, there's relief in knowing that specialists now mostly agree that MS does, in...reactions8comments
Is It an MS Relapse or Pseudoexacerbation?Multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the nerves found in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. This disrupts signals between the brain and the body, leading to a variety of symptoms...reactions7comments
What To Do When You Overdo ItOne long, exhausting day... That’s all it takes to throw my life and health off track. When this happens it’s not even an exhaustion I can explain. And it doesn’t...reactions15comments
How I Deal With MS StressStress comes in innumerous forms and can manifest itself in a multitude of ways, affecting each “victim” completely differently. Everyone deals with stress at some point in his or her...reactions5comments
Does your specialist ask about your sleep health?Some interesting findings from recent research published in International Journal of MS Care (IBMSC) suggests that we might need to be more forthcoming about our sleep problems when we go...reactions4comments
The Hurt and Loneliness of Living with Multiple SclerosisI’ve got loneliness on my mind and I’d like to, as the author Elizabeth Lesser says, break myself open. Please don’t confuse loneliness with feeling alone. They are two separate...reactions30comments
Nocturnal Leg Cramps Can Ruin Your Sleep!I only have 2 pain-related symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS): migraine and nocturnal leg cramps. I can usually nip the migraines in the bud with a large cup of strong...reactions5comments
Fighting the MS ColdCatching a cold is no fun for anybody. But when you live with MS, it can really be disruptive. Just a few days ago, I succumbed to the common cold...reactions5comments
There Is MS Information Everywhere, But How Should You Use It?One of the most common terms that we like to toss around regarding multiple sclerosis is that it’s a “snowflake” disease, meaning that we all tend to have different symptoms and...reactions11comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care, and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. While some tasks are easier than others...reactionscomments
Tired All the Time: Is It Sleepiness, or Is It Fatigue?Multiple sclerosis (MS) may be a “snowflake” disease with many differences from person to person, but one symptom that plagues virtually every person with MS is the feeling of being...reactionscomments
Weather and Multiple Sclerosis - Cold & HotJanuary, my favorite time of the year. See, I grew up in Southern California which feels like every year gets just a little hotter. I mean, it was always warm...reactions12comments
Open Letter for the Newly DiagnosedDear newly diagnosed, First I want to welcome you to the club that no one wants to join - the world of MS. I'm sure you are overwhelmed with this...reactions4comments
Advice on Finding a Good NeurologistUpon being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) one of the last things on your mind is probably, “I need to do some research and find a really good doctor to...reactions14comments
It's Okay to Ask for HelpIt’s okay to ask for help. I am an extremely stubborn and self-sufficient person. I love knowing I can do things on my own, but one thing I’ve had to...reactions11comments
How Does MS Affect Your Sleep?Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms that comes along with multiple sclerosis. In MS there is both fatigue and what is known as lassitude. Lassitude is...reactions28comments
Look Beyond The Surface, A Plea To Those With And Without A DiseaseRecently, I came across yet another story from a friend with MS about how they were discriminated against because of their handicapped parking placard. This is such a disheartening thing to...reactions24comments
