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
What Are the Different Types of MRIs Used for Multiple Sclerosis?Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most important and most commonly used tools for diagnosing and monitoring multiple sclerosis (MS)...reactions2comments
Video: My Top Tips for Staying Cool This Summer with MSThe summer heat has been unrelenting, and the increased temperatures and humidity can be devastating for some people with MS. Going out...reactions4comments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What It is and How It Affects MeAround the time I started learning how to better control the misery of MS, I discovered that misery loves company. It came...reactions20comments
I Get by With a Little Help From My FriendsInternational Friendship Day has fallen at the end of July for over 60 years. It always coincides with the week following an...reactionscomments
MS Comic: I May Not Always...It’s hard to have to cancel plans last minute or opt out of plans that you know will drain you (like a...reactions2comments
The Connection Between Pneumonia During Adolescence and MSAs someone who has almost lived longer with multiple sclerosis than without it, I rarely have given much thought to how I...reactions10comments
Taking Time to Rest During an MS Relapse Isn't as Easy as It SoundsWhen anyone, regardless of whether they have a chronic illness or not, isn’t feeling very well, what is one of the most...reactions13comments
