Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions11comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactions4comments
The MaskLately, I haven’t felt the greatest. My fatigue is more prominent, I’m having severe joint pain that makes it difficult to walk...reactions38comments
If It All Changes TomorrowFor me, MS appeared overnight. I went to bed worrying about an upcoming exam and was none the wiser that this night...reactions13comments
MSAA Gives ThanksIt is the season of giving and gratitude, and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) cannot help but reflect on the...reactionscomments
Find Your Fit!You’re here at MultipleSclerosis.net, reading this site for any number of reasons, and those reasons can be widely varied. It is always helpful...reactions2comments
Never-Ending ConcernWe are now entering what some are calling the post-COVID, or after-COVID, era. I am seeing the shorthand PCE or ACE more...reactions5comments
Life After DisabilityBeing diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early 20’s was an unexpected shock. Getting diagnosed with an incurable disease at any age...reactions18comments
Sometimes There's No Rhyme Or ReasonFor as long as I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my fair share of tough days. These kinds of days...reactions15comments
What I Learned After Keeping a Symptom JournalKeeping track of symptoms with MS is really important for measuring how you are feeling over time and sharing that information back...reactions15comments
The Good StuffThere are days when I'll suddenly stop and realize how good I truly feel. I may be exhausted to the core, and...reactions5comments
Cat Feeders to the Sleep RescueTips, tricks, and tools to make life easier are always popular. Here’s my latest idea to share. My husband and I have...reactions4comments
You Had One Job: When Healthcare Gets in the Way of HealthcareBefore I start, I just wanted to make it clear that I am pretty much just venting in this post. Maybe you...reactions23comments
HSCT Part 4: The Treatment ItselfPreparations for my trip to Mexico caused so many emotions: worry, excitement, anxiety, and a feeling that I just had to take a...reactions6comments
Put Your Best Artwork Forward With MSAA’s Art ShowcaseGet your art materials ready! The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2023–2024 Art Showcase! Since...reactions7comments
Staying Ahead of the Bully Called MSOne of the biggest goals people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have is avoiding disease progression. The fewer relapses the better, right? We...reactions4comments
We With MS Must Be the Change We Want to See in the WorldAs recently as 5 years ago, the meme “change must begin with me” hadn’t yet captured us in the chronic community in...reactions2comments
It’s All About the BaseShaped by your medical, social, and family history, a health baseline is continuously influenced by factors affecting your everyday life. Even though...reactions6comments
Having MS Is Just Like the Boy Scout Motto "Be Prepared"I know, how does MS equate to the motto “be prepared”? Well, the meaning is “you are always in a state of...reactions12comments
