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One day, my son walked in as I struggled with one of the simplest of tasks. When his offer to assist was shooed away, he asked why he couldn't help...

Since 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"...

As 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...

If 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...

Those 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...

Before 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...

Planning 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...

Growing 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...

When 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...

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...

After 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...

More 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...

It'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...

I 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...

Multiple 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...

The 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...

Warning: 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...

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!”...

For 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...

It 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...