On Rituxan for Eleven Years, and My MS Is Doing Great!I’m such a rebel. LOL. That’s definitely NOT how anybody would describe me. But there was a time in 2009 that I...reactions2comments
Trap and Release the Guilt of MSLiving with a chronic disease can stir up lots of feelings. Often there is fear, anger, hope, acceptance, uncertainty, and more. One...reactions4comments
Comic: My Legs During an MS Flare-UpWhat do your legs feel like when you're having a flare-up? For Brooke, it's a different feeling every time. Check out her...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of MultipleSclerosis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Seasons Changing and the Impact on MSWhere did the summer months go? This is the time of year when I regret all the things I didn’t do during the...reactions10comments
Everything You Need to Know About NervesNerves are responsible for carrying signals between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Going back to our...reactions9comments
This Girl Is On Fire! Facial Flushing and MSI find it funny to say that my multiple sclerosis makes me ‘hot’. You have to find humor when it comes to...reactions5comments
Interested in the Latest MS Research News? Read MSAA’s 2020 MS Research Update, Available Now!The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA)is proud to present our most recent publication, the 2020 MS Research Update. This publication provides...reactionscomments
I May Joke, But I’m Not Kidding About MSRecently, I went on a women’s group bike ride organized by a local bike shop. This was a very new adventure for...reactions6comments
Coping with MS Using Laughter, Sarcasm, Humility, and EmpathyOne of the most important keys to living with a chronic illness is finding out what allows you to keep moving forward...reactions19comments
MS & Progression Independent of Relapse ActivityThe vast majority of those suffering from MS do so with the version known as relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). This variety of MS...reactions18comments
The Comorbidity QuandaryWhen you have other medical issues along with multiple sclerosis, you have a comorbidity. Comorbidity is a harsh word. Morbid is an...reactions47comments
Multiple Sclerosis Has Taught Me Life LessonsLiving with multiple sclerosis is life-changing no matter how severe or mild the symptoms may be. It can derail dreams and create...reactions7comments
When TMI is a Good Thing: MS & Bathroom ProblemsMultiple sclerosis has been like a secret club at times. We have our own language and rituals. We can confab over disease-modifying...reactions60comments
MS Comic: The Dreaded Pin Prick TestThe pin prick test is exactly what it sounds like: a doctor uses a safety pin to test for sensitivity and areas...reactions9comments
Still High Stepping With MS2020, the year of a new decade, has been one of the most devastating years in history. It is one that I...reactions30comments
Life with MS is Not a RaceLast week, my husband and I went cycling on local trails. Since the weather had been cold this spring and because we...reactions4comments
The Domino Effect: Summer Heat and MS Symptom Flare-UpsYou would think that living with MS for going on 10 years that I would be used to the challenges that it...reactions41comments
Pain and Sleep Disorders: Two MS Early Warning Signs?Whether you’ve lived with MS for a couple of decades or have been diagnosed recently, there’s one question you’ve probably attempted to...reactions4comments
Easy, Healthy Ways to Prevent Muscle SpasmsMS patients commonly suffer from muscle spasms, which may involve sustained muscle contractions that are excruciatingly painful, or sudden, involuntary movements. The...reactions17comments
