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It is quite a struggle some days to stay current on the latest studies, webinar presentations, and newly-released MS disease-modifying therapies. As a patient advocate, I want to keep up on...

Recently, I was talking to another person with multiple sclerosis, and she mentioned that she believed she was having trouble understanding when people were joking. She then asked me if...

In the multiple sclerosis community, asking for help is highly encouraged! We are generous with each other. We share our time. We share our wisdom. We share our tips. We...

Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a...

Folks, to be completely honest, I can’t think of a single relapse that I could identify as being one. My hat goes off to any of you who can. You...

Today is one of those days that required an extra cup of coffee for me to even think about going through with my normal routine. No, it’s not MS-related fatigue...

I will never forget the fear and anxiety I felt knowing not only was I about to welcome three babies into the world, but that they were premature and my...

The question regarding disclosure of your MS at your workplace is really a lot more complicated than simply deciding to ‘fess up. I was diagnosed with MS two weeks before...

In the first part of my story, I told you about how growing up with poor eyesight taught me important lessons about communication between patient and doctor. It also taught...

When you live with multiple sclerosis, the fight against fatigue can seem like a never-ending battle. If you’re like me, you are always looking for new ways to improve your...

“Don’t compare yourself to others. We are all unique.” This phrase is true. Multiple sclerosis by its nature affects each of us differently. We cannot even be sure of how...

Wow, it's crazy to think I haven't gotten to write in over a year. If you haven't noticed, I have been a little MIA lately on MultipleSclerosis.net. The reason being...

Well, so much for a spoiler alert...I won’t blame the dumpster fire that is 2020 for this uninspired title, but considering this adventure started in May 2019, I can promise...

Three tethered mylar balloons still gracefully float above our dining room table celebrating a happy birthday. They are from Dan’s birthday celebration a few weeks ago, and it was then that...

I believe most of us would agree that uncertainty is a familiar feeling. I'm the first one to admit that I can be somewhat irrational when faced with uncertainty. The...

While every person experiences multiple sclerosis (MS) differently, those living with the disease may share some common ground on what triggers their symptoms and how they cope. We conducted our...

As a caregiver who helps my wife navigate through a multitude of complex MS issues and decisions, it has become apparent that pinpointing the best diet is one of the...

Ever since my multiple sclerosis kicked in, I am suddenly the person who is late. I find myself running ragged trying to complete projects when I should be farther along...

The other day, I was fortunate enough to hang out with some friends of mine (socially distanced and in an open air environment, of course). As we made conversation and...

Saturday afternoon, I realized something extraordinary. I woke up that morning NOT in pain. I tried to remember when the last day was that I hadn’t experienced pain in my...