Taking a SeatWhen it comes to leaving my house and engaging in various activities, whether it be meeting friends, running errands, or going to...reactions21comments
Contemplating the Medication VacationWhen first diagnosed with MS, my first big question was which disease-modifying therapy (DMT) I would start. My neurologist gave me a...reactions3comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactions2comments
The Day the Poltergeist Moved In, Set Up Shop, and Wielded a Nightmare: Part 1I was an athlete and knew how to grind through a lot of pain during training. When I began to experience all...reactions11comments
Saying Yes to Sex After an MS Diagnosis: Part IThis article is one in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. My approach...reactions4comments
MS Comic: MakeupIn this comic, Brooke shares her journey with makeup application and the struggles MS created. She persevered and found a way to...reactions6comments
Five Resources for African-Americans Living With MSI have written before about my multiple sclerosis advocacy on behalf of African-Americans. My focus is primarily on the equity in research...reactions5comments
The Difficulties of Maintaining Friendships With MSOne of the common gripes I often hear from those with multiple sclerosis is about the toll it takes on relationships. This...reactions69comments
To Medicate or Not to Medicate: Helping Patients ChooseIn March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication for the treatment of relapsing-remitting and secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis. It...reactions14comments
Out and About in Spite of MSBeing primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the...reactions12comments
Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?I thought I left it on my desk. Maybe under that stack of papers. Or, maybe I left it outside on the...reactions10comments
“You Used to Be So Happy” - My Emotional Journey With MSI believe I have dealt with a form of depression my whole life. I only called it something different back then. I...reactions25comments
The Pros, Cons, and Search of a (New) Home Health AideIt's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine...reactions4comments
What I've Learned About Saying Yes and Trauma ResponseHave you ever agreed to do something that you later had reservations about? I have been here on multiple occasions for various reasons. Nonetheless...reactions8comments
How MS Treatments Work: Provigil, Ampyra, & BaclofenWhen you have MS, you’re likely to learn about a whole slew of treatment options, either mentioned by your doctor or from...reactions13comments
MS Comic: Telling the Person You’re Dating That You Have MSSometimes even thinking of starting to date someone new while living with a chronic illness, like MS, can be overwhelming. Timing to...reactions7comments
Some Household Hacks for Those With MSMaintaining a household is challenging under any circumstances, but when you live with a chronic illness like MS, it becomes even more...reactions60comments
How to Prevent Caregiver BurnoutThe role of caregiver or support partner is essential to any patient who relies on others for substantial assistance every day. An...reactionscomments
When Humidity Triggers MS SymptomsI was raised in the Pacific Northwest, where summer temperatures rarely soar into the 90s. A classic hot day here hovers in...reactions30comments
Improving Lives Through Art Is Back This Fall With MSAAYou asked, and we answered! By popular demand, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is bringing back our Improving Lives Through...reactions2comments
