Why Not Now? Taking Opportunities When You Live with MSI recently went on a camping trip to the coast—Cape Disappointment in southwest Washington state. Among its many beautiful features stands North...reactions14comments
Lipoatrophy in MS PatientsLipoatrophy is the loss of fat under the skin. An affected area may look like a valley or trough in your skin...reactions2comments
ALS vs MS: Know The DifferenceI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early twenties. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a lot of...reactions16comments
Hope for Progressive MS Therapies Depends on New Lesion MapIf you have progressive multiple sclerosis, either primary (PPMS) or secondary (SPMS), you may be interested in hearing about this hopeful new...reactions6comments
MS Comic: IsolatingEven having a good support system doesn’t mean we don’t sometimes feel like we are fighting this MS battle alone. It can...reactions6comments
My Journey with My New Assisted 'Friends'It was a hot day in July 2007 when I sat registered, signed in, and anxiously awaiting my turn in the spacious...reactions3comments
MS Life: The Best Laid Plans of ThanksgivingThis year’s Thanksgiving brings with it many hopes and dreams. For me, I look forward to making up for lost time. Of...reactions9comments
Why Popeye Was Wrong About PeoplePopeye the Sailor Man was a comic book and cartoon film icon for decades. One of his signature lines went along the...reactionscomments
What an MS Cure Looks Like to MeI remember in childhood seeing the word “cure” used in all kinds of fundraising efforts, including sponsorships and telethons. While raising lots...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Walking In My ShoesThe process of being diagnosed with MS can shatter one’s world. This condition takes up so much of one's thoughts and reality...reactionscomments
Saying Yes to Sex After an MS Diagnosis, Part IIThis article is two in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. In Part...reactions4comments
Life PlansThere are always seems to be the very driven among us. These are the people who knew what they wanted to do...reactions3comments
The Lessons We Learn along the WayDespite being seemingly never-ending, we can view the ups and downs of MS from many perspectives. Being easy to despise, MS holds...reactions13comments
Walking The Tightrope Between Rest And Activity“What if I won’t be able to do it anymore?” That’s a question that nags many a person suffering from multiple sclerosis...reactions24comments
The NMO Community We've Been Waiting for is HereA vision problem is often the first noticeable symptom of MS. The same is true of NMO spectrum disorder. Both disorders can...reactionscomments
Painsomnia: My JourneyFolks, in light of recent discussions, I want to offer up my own version of painsomnia, that pesky portmanteau that describes a...reactions9comments
It’s All About the BaseShaped by your medical, social, and family history, a health baseline is continuously influenced by factors affecting your everyday life. Even though...reactions6comments
MS Comic: Reality CheckAfter an MS diagnosis, we start out on a journey of navigating life within this new normal. Whether you've been newly diagnosed...reactions5comments
This New Different School Year Reminds Me Of My New & Different NormalWe just started yet another brand new and different school year with new and different elements our youth now face due to...reactions1comment
The Latest on HSCT ResearchAbout 1 million people in the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS). The disease attacks the central nervous system, leading to...reactions2comments
