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 is why this issue is so important to...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, it may not be comfortable to return to...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 the middle of the day? It’s really hard!!...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 extremely painful. It's tough to describe how the...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 and/or mentally. Those around us might see us...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 we're physically together or apart, World MS Day...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 from in-person visits to virtual visits during the...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 viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...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 one of the most common and heinous: fatigue...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 approaching that point. Looking back over the past...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 inactive. Aging is also often blamed for our deconditioning...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 flares at the least convenient times. The pain...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 nature can improve one’s quality of life and...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 use the time to catch up on emails...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 to disability or disease, a pet who keeps...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 Pain In America survey to ask members of...reactions2comments
Getting MS: Heredity and GeneticsTwenty-some years ago, after waking up with numb legs that I eventually lost all control of, I was whisked into a hospital for a myriad of tests to determine what...reactions53comments
MS Comic: Quitting SmokingBeing diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS often leads people to take a hard look at other aspects of their lifestyles and find ways to improve their overall health...reactions4comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactions8comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactionscomments