How Disease Onset and Rejection Initially Contributed to the Loss of My Sex DriveSexual desire has always been an important part of my identity. Something that makes me feel like the spark plugs are all firing away, a sure sign of my mental...reactions5comments
MS Changes Our Life, Yet We Can Still be a Positive InfluencerSome health illnesses are with you for a short period, then you heal and move on. MS, as you well know, sticks around forever, and changes your life. However, MS...reactionscomments
Support From Family and Friends of a Loved One Diagnosed With MSWhen someone is diagnosed with a chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis, it can be a shock not only to the one diagnosed but also to the family and friends...reactions18comments
A Care Partner’s Perspective to MSTen data points from the 2022 Multiple Sclerosis in America Survey (completed by 4,478 people living with MS) were shared recently. While I am sure that MS patients will discuss...reactions5comments
When MS Stops You From Being ThereWhile reading through our forums the other day (and I can’t recommend them enough, we have some great discussions there!), someone mentioned their concern over being able to attend an...reactions7comments
Mom Guilt with MSI’ve heard about mom guilt long before I ever became a mother. Whether a woman is a CEO of a business or her home, the unrealistic expectations to “do it...reactions4comments
Laughing To Keep From Crying: Urinary IncontinenceWhat are two things that keep you running?A toddler… and an overactive bladder!You keep getting the sudden, immediate need to urinate. No matter your mobility status, where you are, when...reactions2comments
Don’t Forget to Remember EverythingWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), all my symptoms felt so new and strange. At the time, I couldn’t imagine how I could ever think of them...reactions8comments
The Good Life, Then MS, Isolation, and Life's Daily Challenges!I was living the good life, traveling, hanging with friends, and family, and just taking on whatever I chose whenever I felt like it. Then life began to change slowly...reactions2comments
My Ode To Raising Awareness About MSIt's important to raise awareness about MS, not just in Awareness Month in March, but beyond. It helps share what MS is and its effects on the person with the...reactions3comments
Why I Hate the Word "Remission" When Used With MSHaving been around Multiple Sclerosis for most of my life, there are some terms that get bandied about that tend to rub me the wrong way. I’m not a fan...reactions56comments
Empathy Versus SympathyA natural response to want to help someone is to give them sympathy – “I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis” – when really what someone diagnosed with a...reactions5comments
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 and about surviving this new life. My job...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 in front of you. Or you could be...reactions3comments
Managing My Depression and Anxiety: My Latest ExperiencePrior to the year 2020, my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) was, for the most part, pretty stable and moving forward in a positive direction. I went for walks every...reactions12comments
Leave. Me. Alone., MS!If you're anything like me, you have a strong dislike for intrusive and bothersome things. For example, you're at a cookout having a good time chatting and chewing on the...reactionscomments
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 front paw and starting to get a little...reactions1comment
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 generally much earlier for someone with MS. While...reactions2comments
The Impact Of What MS Takes AwayNever necessarily a math whiz in school, I knew what I knew and some areas were better than others. Basic arithmetic, for example, was never an issue for me. I...reactions24comments
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 with multiple sclerosis (MS) is like. We've seen...reactionscomments
