Fatigue: Driving with the Gas Light OnFatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), and as many people living with it can tell you, it can be one of the most debilitating... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The Embarrassment Of Speech Problems with MSHaving lived with multiple sclerosis for a pretty decent amount of time at this point (I’ve now lived longer with it than without it), I can say that there are... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Children and the People Who Love ThemWhen my daughter told us another grandchild was on the way, I was filled with mixed emotions. Yes, another baby would be sweet to hold. But with my multiple sclerosis... By Laura Kolaczkowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fear of Being Vulnerable: Dating and Sharing Your MS DiagnosisBefore the second date with the man who is now my partner, I looked up his name and found out that he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Am I Having a Relapse, or Am I Going Crazy?I’ve often wondered if it’s just me who questions my intuition on whether or not I am having a relapse. It would be obvious, for instance, if I went blind... By Jenny Angus4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Praying It's Not So: The Fear Of An MS DiagnosisI loved being a Sunday school teacher. I loved it when I was a leasing agent. I loved being an administrative assistant. I loved when I was awarded the Inspire... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When You're Hot, You're Hot"Oh, honey! Why don't you go ahead and put your head in the freezer over there?" The cashier who said this to me seemed both worried and sympathetic. In front... By Anita Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments91 comments
Did I Alter My Life Enough After My MS Diagnosis?When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed. I could no longer use my legs properly... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Is It or Is It Not MS Related?The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or could this chest pressure be my heart, or... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Thinking Back on When I Shared My Use With Assistive DevicesThere is this new trend of Reels (short video clips) and Tik Toks. Shout out to Brooke who makes the most entertaining and resonating MS Tik Toks for our viewing... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Your Story of My MSThe first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after the doctor's appointment. As I breathlessly walked through... By Fredric Andersson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can You Die from Multiple Sclerosis?Content Note: This article describes death and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have been diagnosed with multiple... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's With My MS and Recurring UTIs?“This is the end, my beautiful friend, the end.” Every single time I have used the bathroom over these past seven days, I hear the Doors' Jim Morrison melodically sing... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A New Year Living With the Challenges of MS and Setting GoalsI know, can you believe it’s that time to set new goals for a new year? Okay, you're thinking, "it's tough enough to just get by each day living with... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pondering My Age and My MS TreatmentAs I hobbled into the infusion center for my monthly Tysabri infusion, I got all the normal greetings, jokes, questions about life, etc. When I sat down in my giant... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Best Climate for MSEvery night, before I go to bed, I like to give one last look at the weather forecast for the rest of the week. I never expected to live a... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MudThere's a popular book that became a 2022 film. It's called, Where The Crawdads Sing. I have not yet seen the movie, but the book was incredible. It's about a girl... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hooray! That's a Bug on Me!I have always had an appreciation for nature and enjoy being outside - in moderation. I'm just not what one would consider an 'outdoor person.' The primary reason is, I'm... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 as possible and I learned about various symptoms... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Experience and the Explanation: One-Sided MS SymptomsMultiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms have a profound effect on the body. When hands and feet become weak, daily tasks such as eating and brushing teeth may be a struggle. Some... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments