When You Feel Like You Can't Help“I’m sorry, I’ve done everything I can” were the words of a teary-eyed neurologist as he explained to me that, despite him trying everything he could think of, my disease... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
2022 MultipleSclerosis.net Awareness Month Giveaway!The 2022 MS Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This was a special year for the MS community. This year we saw a Marvel superhero... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Progression Fears and ConcernsMy multiple sclerosis seems to be getting worse. There, I said it out loud. The biggest MS concern I have might be coming true. My usual symptoms are occurring more... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cooking With a Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can make the most mundane of tasks incredibly difficult. Fatigue, mobility issues, pain, and cognitive dysfunction can all conspire to sabotage the... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
COVID-19 and Its Impact on My MS: Part 1January 3, 2022 - The day began just like any other. I spent the morning in my home office, working online as a multiple sclerosis advocate, moderating this very site... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS Comic: Invisible SymptomsThe idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Invisible symptoms are hard to understand and relate to for those who don't experience them... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Our MS Superheroes and Their SidekicksMarch is multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month! This year, we are honoring the many superheroes of MS and their sidekicks (also known as caregivers, friends, family members, and pets). We... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
MSAA’s “Approaches to Managing MS in 2022: A Research Update” Now on Demand!It’s hard to believe that we’re almost three months into 2022! With the year going by quickly, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) invites you to learn more about... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s Happening to MS Home Healthcare?It’s likely you’ve heard about a shortage of home healthcare workers. While it’s easy to blame the pandemic for this unfortunate trend, the problem isn’t new. It comes down to... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The MS Age RestrictionWhen I received my diagnosis, I was 22 years old. In the world of MS, the onset typically falls between 20-40 years of age. As you might imagine, getting diagnosed... By Fredric Andersson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Villainous MSBeing a victim of theft can make you feel worried, sad, frustrated, scared, or angry. Years ago, I hosted a birthday party at my home for a close friend. The... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask Me Anything Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the KoldTec Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The KoldTec... By kayleighhill10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Day-in-the-Life With MSWhat does a typical day look like for someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? In some ways, the days are the same as anyone else. In some ways, our days... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Effect of MS: Me vs Dog“You don’t get MS until you get MS” is a common quote among people who live with the disease. The difference between our appearance and our abilities (as well as... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
MS and Knee Surgery: My Total Knee Replacement Adventure, Part 1Symptoms of multiple sclerosis are rarely fun or enjoyable. Many times they can be downright debilitating. One of my more worrisome MS symptoms in recent years has been spasticity in... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
I’m Positive: MS, COVID-19 & 2/18 Are About More Than MeI looked to my right and watched Dan standing dumbfounded as the woman in a hospital-issued hazmat suit rushed me and my power wheelchair through the metal door. “But, but... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Six Ways to Earn Money After an MS DiagnosisJust been diagnosed with MS and worried it will affect your earning ability? Medically retired on disability and need to make some extra money? There is no time like the... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Pride and the Tale of Two DevinsMy life before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis was one that filled me with an incredible sense of pride. I worked very hard and was fairly successful. I was proud... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Flowers, Chocolates &...Pee-Proof Undies, Oh My!Roses are red, violets are blue. Flowers are nice, but dry underwear is too. Incontinence is a struggle for so many people living with MS. Looking for a solution for... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Not Fitting in Because of Your IllnessThere are a lot of ways a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can impact someone’s life. You’ve, no doubt, read about the many symptoms and how those impact our bodies... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments