MS's Constant Assault on Mental HealthContent warning: The following article discusses depression and passive suicidal ideation. Please know that there are many resources available for support including...reactions25comments
Prednisone: Maybe I Should Just Hide for a While?Prednisone is one of those medications that pretty much everyone living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is either overly familiar with or has...reactions9comments
Returning From an ExacerbationThe most common variant of the neurological disease known as multiple sclerosis is referred to as relapsing-remitting. This course of the disease...reactions1comment
Reborn: Finding Yourself Post DiagnosisI feel like this is a big issue that most of us have dealt with or are still dealing with it. Once...reactions10comments
Why I Do What I DoIf nothing less, COVID-19 and the protests have highlighted systemic inequities faced by Black Americans. Multiple sclerosis research is no different. That...reactions6comments
At-Home Exercise with MSDuring this time of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to know how to stay active. For those with MS...reactions18comments
Give Yourself Permission to Take A NapWhy is it so hard to just sit down, close your eyes, and allow yourself to sleep, meditate, daydream, or whatever, in...reactions25comments
MS Comic: How I Describe the MS Hug"MS hug" sounds like a pleasant sensation, doesn't it? It's definitely misleading because this MS symptom can range from slightly uncomfortable to...reactions6comments
Let Me Fail: Being Independent with MSI know at times we can feel helpless, like we can’t get things done on our own. It’s either too much physically...reactions21comments
World MS Day: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About MSToday is World MS Day, and this year's theme is “connections” which feels all the more important during these trying times. Whether...reactions8comments
My First Virtual Neurology VisitIn Part 1 of this digital adventure, I shared about the growing pains my neurologist’s office was experiencing in switching patients over...reactions8comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Living with Lassitude: Primary Fatigue In MSWhen it comes to discussing the many potential symptoms of multiple sclerosis, you can’t have a complete discussion until you’ve talked about...reactions35comments
My Bladder Is a Bad CommunicatorHave you gotten to the point where it seems MS has just always been part of your life? I think that I’m...reactions58comments
Deconditioning and a Lack of Motivation to ExerciseDeconditioning. I’ve talked about this before, wondering if physical decline is attributed to our multiple sclerosis or if it comes from being...reactions21comments
When the Massage Therapist Is Out and You Need Relief NowIt’s really too bad we can’t physically distance ourselves from our MS symptoms. One of my symptoms, spasticity, cannot be ignored. It...reactions7comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
MS Comic: Getting an InfusionSpending 2 hours getting an infusion doesn't sound relaxing or restful at first. In this MS comic, Brooke debates whether she should...reactions4comments
Stress: The Great MS AntagonizerLife has been a little extra stressful lately. I’m sure you can relate. Doesn’t matter if it’s being stuck at home due...reactions6comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of multiplesclerosis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions2comments
