Does MS Ever Get Better?Multiple sclerosis is such a mysterious disease. There is still so much that just doesn’t make sense. Reports from recent MRI scans...reactions16comments
Empathy Versus SympathyA natural response to want to help someone is to give them sympathy – “I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis”...reactions23comments
That Crazy Itch You Just Can't SatisfyIt’s the height of the summer and everybody in our household is feeling the heat. I tend to melt like a snowflake...reactions26comments
9 Tips for MRI AnxietyThere are more questions and unknowns that come with multiple sclerosis than certainties and regularities. I think that’s one of the many...reactions2comments
Are Mushrooms Magic for MS Patients?Anyone who is health-conscious is typically aware of whether certain foods are heart-healthy. Are they nutritious? Low in fat? Low in salt?...reactions5comments
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...reactions7comments
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
