Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
New Resources in Spanish Offered by MSAAAs a part of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA’s) continued commitment to being a leading resource for the entire MS community, we have developed a number of resources... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MS and Vitamin D: What You Need to KnowIf you have seen an MS specialist recently, the topic of vitamin D might have come up. You may have had your vitamin D levels tested and then been prescribed... By Devin Garlit2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
MS Comic: RRMS FlaresThose living with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) are no strangers to surprises, new challenges, and adjusted plans. These experiences don't make it any easier to accept the unknown of the future... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have MS and Work From Home? Watch Your Screen TimeBefore the pandemic took hold a year ago, just 17 percent of US employees worked from home at least 5 days a week. That number is now 44 percent. New... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
MS Comic: Beach DayPlanning a day at the beach? This comic proves that your cooler can keep more than just your drink-of-choice cold! But maybe consider warning your friends if you're traveling with... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helping You, Helping MeGrowing up in a small-town, middle-class household, I was raised to believe showing vulnerability was a sign of weakness. The sentiment was consistent in school and on TV. Boys my... By Fredric Andersson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The MS Shuffle: A Few Steps Forward, Several Steps BackWhen moving about with MS is a part of your life, there is seldom a dull moment. It's like no matter what you go through, MS is always there dancing... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
How Much Usable Time Do We Have?For most of my life, I have prided myself on my productivity levels. Raised with a strong work ethic, I’ve always been someone who takes pleasure in getting things done... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Vaccinated and ImmunosuppressedAfter more than one year of actual time passing and what seemed like a couple more years, I was eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. I received the newsletter from the... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Risk for Migraines When You Have Multiple SclerosisMore and worsening headaches were hard to ignore early into my new multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. I wondered whether I’d just imagined them, to be honest. I was stuck in... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
MS Comic: Asking For HelpIt's not always easy to ask for help when you're living with MS. But sometimes everyday tasks like buttoning shirts and removing lids, become a little too difficult to do... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sparky Jaw: Researching Trigeminal NeuralgiaI always called it 'sparky jaw.' Since I was a child I would have this incredible pain along my jaw. It felt like an electric cactus was stabbing my face... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
What It’s Like to Be a Friend to Someone With MSMultiple sclerosis (MS) can create roadblocks in friendship. The uncertainty of what to say or how to support your friend can be challenging. Though MS has made a significant impact... By Moyna John2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
MS Comic: Sexy TimeThe realities of intimacy when you have MS may not be what romantic films are made of, but that doesn't mean it can't be special. Sex may require patience, adaptability... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Truth About Suprapubic CathetersWarning: this is a story about a man and his pee. I've done everything possible to avoid a suprapubic catheter (SPC). To me, it meant "a freaking tube coming out... By Mitch Sturgeon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
But You Did It Before...If you live with MS, how many times have you heard something like this: “But you were fine yesterday!” or “You didn’t have any problems doing it in the past!”... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Deconstructing Disability Measures in People With MS: The EDSSFor many, the chief concern following an MS diagnosis is the likelihood that the disease will lead to disability. Disability is a broad term, however. Losing the ability to walk... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Know the Signs of Burnout in CaregiversIt is completely understandable if my wife, or any MS patient, gets caught up in what is happening to her and forgets about my needs as a caregiver. But MS... By Gary Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Problem With Saying “I Never Let My Illness Stop Me”This past week, I saw a widely shared tweet by someone talking about how harmful it can be when someone loudly and proudly proclaims that their illness or disability never... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments67 comments