Mindful ManagementBeing of the scientific persuasion, I've been quick to judge "alternative" treatments and stuck to well-tested, peer-reviewed ones — the more clinical...reactions9comments
Why Using a Urinary Catheter Can Cause Constipation and What to Do About ItI work as a pelvic floor physical therapist and I treat a lot of patients who rely on catheters to void urine...reactions12comments
The Continued Struggles of Dating With a DiseaseIf you’ve been around here a bit, you’ve probably seen me post about my dating life and the impact that living with...reactions40comments
A Service Dog Is My Eyes, Ears, Hands, and Best Friend ForeverWhat comes to your mind when you hear about “service dogs”? For me, the first thing is wishing I was able to...reactions21comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemPatient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone...reactions16comments
Trapped in Your BodyLiving with multiple sclerosis, some days I wake up and things are pretty good. I follow my morning routine, get some things...reactions14comments
MS in My 20s Part 2: How MS Impacted My Social LifeA quick note about this post; I really don’t mean to sound depressing here. I don’t want to bum anyone out, and...reactions33comments
ACTRIMS: Comorbidities in MSOh, how I wish all of you could listen in to the professional presentations given at some medical conferences, especially when they...reactions2comments
Life Lessons: Encanto StyleMy triplets are two and a half now, and they are obsessed with the new Disney movie Encanto. It's a warm, family-friendly...reactions14comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune...reactions4comments
Diagnosis MS: My Past, Present and FutureSince March was MS Awareness Month, I thought I might reflect and ponder on my nearly 15-year journey with MS - where...reactions6comments
New MRI Technique Promises to Help MS PatientsAll diseases benefit from the early discovery. It improves the odds of survival and can provide a pathway to efficient treatment. Having...reactions4comments
The Therapeutic Value of the Arts Featured in MSAA’s Latest Edition of The MotivatorHaving a hobby can be one of the most rewarding aspects of day-to-day life. Discovering something that you are passionate about and...reactionscomments
MS Comic: AbelistAbleism can often make people living with MS feel like they are, or should feel, less superior to able-bodied people. Has everyone...reactions3comments
Mirror, Mirror, Take a Guess - Is It Aging or MS?Before I developed MS, I frequently gazed at myself in the mirror. What I saw then and what I see now couldn’t...reactions25comments
MultipleSclerosis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on MULTIPLESCLEROSIS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactions2comments
Multiple Sclerosis and NeuroplasticityIf you live with multiple sclerosis, you’ve probably learned, or at least heard, more about the brain and nervous system than you...reactions33comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactions13comments
I Have MS. Can You See Me?People with disabilities face many obstacles. Some are physical while others are social. Perhaps you used to jog or surf or play...reactions4comments
Lipstick on a PigLesions got me crazy. Pain derives from what I have become. And there’s no way for it to be measured. Materializing on...reactions10comments