Depressed for the "Right" Reason: MS & Mental HealthcareThe other night, something weird happened to me. I was eating dinner and streaming one of my favorite TV shows when I...reactions3comments
My Child Needs an MRI: What Now?If your child has been diagnosed with pediatric MS, or if their doctor is concerned they may have the condition, an MRI...reactions1comment
Caregiver Perspective: Times Have ChangedOnce upon a time, the world was a different place in America. Sons and daughters grew up and married and lived in...reactions11comments
Thinking About Writing That Memoir? Read This FirstThere are so many ways to share your personal story. One of the most audacious is to write a book. I know...reactions3comments
Time Blocking: Getting Stuff Done With MSI’ve always had a hard time feeling motivated. Even before my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) had begun, getting myself to actually...reactions17comments
Battling Foot Drop With Functional Electrical StimulationA while back, I wrote about a pretty common issue that plagues many people who suffer from multiple sclerosis: foot drop. In my...reactions9comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactions2comments
How Pediatric MS Affects the Whole FamilyAlthough pediatric MS is rare, more kids are being diagnosed than ever before. This may be due to a variety of factors...reactions5comments
MS and the Evolution of My Self-ImageEveryone has a self-image - an idea of what they look like, and the abilities they are capable of. The self-image you...reactions22comments
What Are Smoldering Lesions?The progression of MS can be varied from person to person. Some individuals may experience rapid progression and significant disability, while others...reactions4comments
A Costly MistakeIt's been said that everyone makes mistakes. That's not far fetched because, in reality, no one is perfect. Mistakes come in all...reactions9comments
Two Minutes to Feel BetterIn this video, Kathy Reagan Young of FUMSnow.com shares her trick to dialing down holiday stress and finding her “happy place.” Like...reactionscomments
Lost and FoundWhenever I think of lost and found, I equate it with a tangible location where lost items are located and set aside...reactions4comments
Getting a Second OpinionSomewhere in a folder, there is a small, crinkled up piece of paper with the words "primary progressive multiple sclerosis" (PPMS) written...reactions3comments
MS Comic: Smoldering RelapseEditorial team member Alina Ahsan and MultipleSclerosis.net contributor Brooke Pelczynksi recently attended a presentation by actress Selma Blair and MS specialist Dr...reactions1comment
MS & Fitness: An Interview with David LyonsFitness expert David Lyons has been in the industry for more than 40 years as a trainer, educator, gym owner, author and...reactions1comment
iCAMS App May Help Doctors Identify MS Cognitive SymptomsThis app is a research tool for medical professionals to use in determining treatment protocols and is not available to patients as...reactionscomments
Learning to Accept HelpLife with a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can feel like a constant attack on our independence. As the disease progresses, it...reactions20comments
How MS and Aging Have Affected My SleepMultiple sclerosis meddles with our time, dreams, plans, love, self-esteem, form and function. For me, it can also interfere with sleep. Besides...reactions9comments
Treating MS Relapses: Different Options and My ExperiencesToday I wanted to go over the various treatment options approved by the FDA for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses/exacerbations. Sounds fun, right? Well...reactions8comments