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You 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...

Prior 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...

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...

It 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...

The experience of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary wildly from one person to the next. In recognition of that, we asked some of our Patient Leaders to share...

When 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...

Never 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...

The 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...

Traveling with MS can present challenges. It boggles my mind how many things there are to consider and plan for, and the logistics. And plans can go awry sometimes. Here's...

Our wonderful community at MultipleSclerosis.net would not be possible without our incredible health leaders! Through every article they write and share with us, they are opening up their hearts and...

We recently conducted our 10th Multiple Sclerosis In America Survey, and it was completed by 4,478 people living with MS. The survey respondents shared the real, the bad, and the...

MS has claimed my bladder a little bit at a time over this long journey, until late last year when it went to sleep for good. I thought I would...

The word "community" can mean a lot of different things depending on who you ask. We asked Patient Leaders Laura, Devin, Lisa, Jennifer, and Dan, "What has the MultipleSclerosis.net community...

The forums section of MultipleSclerosis.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 10 years now. These forums...

A lot has changed for me over the many years since I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While I often lament the loss of my career, cognitive abilities, and many...

This year marks a very special year for us here at MultipleSclerosis.net. In 2023, we are celebrating our 10th site anniversary while also celebrating MS Awareness Month. To kick things...

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community. We provide vital programs, resources, and support for tens of thousands of people with...

Last year we asked our Facebook community members "What household chores or tasks tend to be the hardest due to MS?" With an overwhelming amount of responses, we learned a...

Fatigue 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...

Having 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...