Waiting for MS to Calm Down and BehaveI can still remember waiting for my first relapse to be over. Every morning I would wake up hoping that when I...reactions4comments
Accepting the Truth After All of These YearsIt hit me the other day that I’ve had MS for half of the time I’ve been alive. I’m 28, and I...reactions24comments
Dealing with Guilt as a ParentThose of you that live with multiple sclerosis probably know that there is no 100% known cause of MS. However, there are...reactions2comments
Dating When You’re “Different”For many folks diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS, dating never even comes into play. Most of those people are not...reactions2comments
Overcoming Barriers to Clinical TrialsThere’s lots of talk in the research world about clinical trials, how hard it is to recruit patients, and the accompanying inability...reactions1comment
Caregiver Perspective: How MS Affects the FamilyWhen a person gets MS everyone is aware of the emotional and physical adjustments that he/she has to make. However, any type...reactions5comments
Challenges of Being an MS CaregiverIn our MS In America 2017 survey, we gathered insights and information from people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) as well as...reactions1comment
Love, Interrupted: When Should We Disclose MS on Dating Sites?There has been a lot of discussion about when to disclose your MS to an employer. It’s a complicated, nerve-racking subject; the...reactions4comments
Telemedicine and MSEditor's Note: This article was written on April 2, 2020. Further developments in what we know about the Coronavirus are continuously emerging...reactions1comment
Four Tips To Help You Get Better Care From Your Doctor And Pharmacist“Sorry, but we never received your prescription. You better call your doctor.”“We sent your prescription refill to your pharmacy a few days...reactions6comments
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...reactions8comments
Tips for Managing Caregiver BurnoutYou think we get tired of living with a chronic disease? Then just imagine for a moment what the people closest to...reactions2comments
Is This a Relapse? A Boyfriend's PerspectiveIt can be hard enough for someone with MS to determine whether or not they're experiencing the worsening symptoms that indicate a...reactions4comments
The Ultimate Pickup Line: "I Have MS"“Yum! This pizza is delicious! Oh, by the way, I have multiple sclerosis. Can you pass the Parmesan cheese?” “I had a...reactions20comments
Intimacy and Multiple SclerosisOne of the benefits of being a member of an extraordinary blogging community is meeting strong, vibrant women who write about a...reactions4comments
Motherhood Is My One ConstantOn Friday, my Oldest son will celebrate his 13th birthday, which also means it's been that many years since I crossed into...reactions4comments
When MS Isn't The Only Disability In the HouseI've always considered myself incredibly blessed that while my own health is at best suspect, that of my 3 sons has been...reactions3comments
5 Ways to Find the Best Neurologist for Your MS NeedsWhen I was diagnosed in 1986, my neurologist told me to go home and call him if I experienced any symptoms. He’d...reactions4comments
The Problem with ProgressionOf late, the MS has been giving me a pretty good a** whuppin'. It's getting harder for me to stumble around my...reactions3comments
Tips on Living with the Emotional Side of Multiple SclerosisI recently went to see a Broadway show in New York City about the life and music of Carole King. I had...reactions8comments
