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...reactions5comments
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...reactions19comments
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...reactions79comments
Vaccinated and ImmunosuppressedAfter more than one year of actual time passing and what seemed like a couple more years, I was eligible for the...reactions12comments
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...reactions38comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions31comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions49comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions67comments
MS Comic: Working From HomeDealing with MS fatigue and muscle weakness is still an issue, even when working from home. We get by with a little...reactions5comments
World MS Day: Managing MS in Different ClimatesMay 30, 2021, marks World MS day. This day represents unity, awareness, and support in the global MS community. MultipleSclerosis.net is proud...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Have Fun!When you live with a chronic illness, as I do, the idea of doing something fun can become complicated. Don’t I need...reactions8comments
Insomnia and Fatigue, a Dueling Battle"You sleep like a vampire; we have to reset your sleep schedule!" My husband says this to me all the time. Most...reactions5comments
Have Gait Problems? New MS Device “Talks the Walk”Walking isn’t always a problem for me (though talking might be!). But when I do get tired, my legs feel very much...reactions39comments
Virtual Improving Lives Benefit from MSAA Brought the MS Community Together at Home for a Good CauseFinding unique ways to connect with others over the past year has been difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic influenced many organizations to get...reactions1comment
