The Hug You Do Not WantWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I did what many people living with MS (PLwMS) do. I read as much...reactions8comments
Dynamically DisabledWhile perusing social media recently, I came across another individual who suffered from a chronic illness. Like me, she is disabled. Also...reactions24comments
Living With MS: It’s a Lot of Learning and AdjustingThe best way to learn what it’s really like to live with multiple sclerosis (MS) is to hear from people who are...reactions3comments
Going Back to Work with Multiple SclerosisIt is 8:05 a.m. on Saturday morning and my cat Pippin is meowing loudly at me. He’s tapping my forehead with his...reactions1comment
Returning to Work: Tips From the Dining Room OfficeI recently returned to work after years of living a self-employed, freelance life. During those months, I’ve learned a few things about myself...reactions8comments
Differences Between MS & Lyme DiseaseMultiple sclerosis (MS) and Lyme disease are sometimes confused for each other because they both can cause neurologic symptoms. MS can be...reactions15comments
They Keep ForgettingYou could be excited to spend time with your friends, but the first thing you see upon arrival is a tall staircase...reactions4comments
Explaining Unpredictable Fatigue: "I'm Fine, for Now"This is a follow-up to an article that I had written a while ago, Definition of, "I’m Fine." Really, I feel like...reactions18comments
Poor Vision: What is Optic Neuritis?Optic neuritis is a common symptom experienced by those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and those who are experiencing their first attack before...reactions57comments
MS Is . . .The experience of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary wildly from one person to the next. In recognition of that, we...reactions7comments
For Our Family & Friends: MS, Heat & HumidityWhen I think about my life with Multiple Sclerosis, I often consider how much easier my life would be if there was...reactions32comments
MS Is Picking SidesDon’t ask me how I come up with the titles to these articles at times because I honestly couldn’t tell you. I...reactions6comments
PML, the JC Virus, and MisconceptionsMany people with Multiple Sclerosis live with a pretty big fear of three letters: PML. The very mention of this acronym, which stands...reactions5comments
Lessons from My First 10 Years of Life With MSI'll soon be entering my tenth year living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I was diagnosed in 2010, just after I turned 20...reactions36comments
How I Know if I'm Having a RelapseMany people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have asked themselves at one point or another, "Am I having a relapse?" Jenny has...reactions4comments
Losing Faith In Your DoctorsWhen you live with multiple sclerosis, relying on doctors becomes a big part of your life. That happens to everyone eventually, but...reactions2comments
My Hands - Poor Fine Motor SkillsI used to always work with my hands; I was the kind of kid who liked to take things apart to find...reactions100comments
MultipleSclerosis.net Stories Throughout the DecadeThe stories section is a special and unique section of our site where community members can share any aspect of what life...reactionscomments
Tips for an Easier Round of Solu-MedrolLiving with relapsing MS can be challenging and unpredictable. Relapses can be extraordinarily disruptive. One treatment prescribed to help recovery from a...reactions5comments
Did MS Ruin My Marriage?As I sit perusing my social media feed, I see several of my fellow MS warriors share a wonderful post from another...reactions73comments
