Got Stiffness and Pain? Me Too!In my case, stiffness and pain are mostly caused by MS-related muscle spasticity and neuropathy. I’ll explain further. First, muscle spasticity. What...reactions41comments
How Do I Know What is From MS?You may know MS is called the Snowflake disease because, similar to snowflakes, no two people with MS are alike. That is...reactions47comments
You Can Enjoy Life Despite Being Over 40 When Diagnosed with MSYou probably already know that multiple sclerosis (MS) is most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, but can...reactions70comments
Trouble With Social Cues: Social Cognitive Deficits With MSRecently, I was talking to another person with multiple sclerosis, and she mentioned that she believed she was having trouble understanding when...reactions82comments
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
The Embarrassment Of Speech Problems with MSHaving lived with multiple sclerosis for a pretty decent amount of time at this point (I’ve now lived longer with it than...reactions69comments
The Beautiful StruggleThis is for anyone who has ever felt alone. It seems people don’t understand your plight. But I do. Your face is...reactions54comments
If I Knew Then What I Know Now - Neurologist Visit ConsiderationsIt’s true and I know a good majority of you have thought the same thing. If we only knew then, what we...reactions35comments
Reclaiming Control: The Importance of Self-Discipline in My Life With MSI’ve always understood the value of self-discipline in life. It can be the difference between success and failure in your endeavors. However...reactions67comments
Myoclonus – Why am I So Easily Startled by Sound?A few years ago it’s like something changed in me. Noise was so unbearable! Specifically, loud and sudden sounds. Everything is so...reactions104comments
A Holiday Reminder for Our Friends and FamilyWe are now in the thick of what most consider the holiday season. This time of year can be especially rough for...reactions25comments
Bringing My Triplets Home and Restarting My MS TreatmentsThis is Part 3 of a 3-part series about Calie's experience giving birth to her triplets. Part 1 talked about her pregnancy...reactions2comments
A Halloween GatheringLooking to improvise an easy Halloween costume? Brooke’s comic shows how dressing up as an “invisible illness” is the perfect last-minute idea...reactions1comment
The Experience and the Explanation: One-Sided MS SymptomsMultiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms have a profound effect on the body. When hands and feet become weak, daily tasks such as eating...reactions14comments
When I'm Told, "It Could Be Worse"Have you ever been told in regard to your MS, “Oh, well it could be worse!” Yeah, I know it could be...reactions20comments
Hair Hurt? Mine too! Here's How It Feels And What Might Be Causing ItMultiple sclerosis can cause some pretty weird symptoms. After having it for a while and comparing notes with others, we can easily...reactions83comments
Skin Sensations With MSAs the winter trudges on, I’ve managed to get a few double takes from my friends. This is usually followed by a...reactions17comments
Adventures in Grocery Shopping with MSI’ve always loved going to the store. At least up until my MS worsened enough that I could no longer ignore it...reactions33comments
Learning to Accept HelpLife with a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can feel like a constant attack on our independence. As the disease progresses, it...reactions20comments
Losing Your Favorite DoctorFinding the right doctor is like finding a lifeline—especially when you’re managing a chronic condition like Multiple Sclerosis. A good doctor is...reactions18comments
