Some Days I'm Frustrated, But Most Days I'm OkayI find that I actually don't mind having multiple sclerosis. I mean, not to imply that I'm a fan - it was...reactions6comments
The Gender Divide: Differences Between Men and Women With MSMultiple sclerosis (MS), like many other autoimmune conditions, is much more common in women than in men. But many men live with...reactions6comments
What Not to Say to a Person with MSPeople have the best intentions. They want to say something uplifting or profound to affect me in a positive way. They shouldn’t...reactions163comments
Maintaining Good Habits With MS Isn't Always EasyIn my humble opinion, one of the many prerequisites for living a successful life (however you may personally define that) with multiple...reactions12comments
For Friends & Family: How You Can HelpSince I’ve started writing about my life with Multiple Sclerosis, I’ve had the pleasure of talking to folks who have been touched...reactions15comments
Interview with MS Physical Therapist Gretchen HawleyMembers of our Editorial Team connected with Gretchen, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in multiple sclerosis. Gretchen was kind enough to...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Language of "MS Warrior"The term “MS Warrior” is a phrase often found and used within the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, and we wanted to learn...reactions12comments
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
Moving... to MedicareThe telephone calls I get these days are bizarre – it seems the pirates have found a way to disguise their caller...reactions2comments
Tire Pull: The Weight We CarryHave you ever watched people on television or social media workout with a large tire? They often use a large tractor tire...reactions6comments
MS: Some "Manly" IssuesWhen you endeavor to research more about Multiple Sclerosis, one interesting piece of information that you learn is that it affects women...reactions14comments
The Challenge of Staying Cool, Calm and Alert in the Waning Days of SummerFor me, the challenge of staying cool is about staying cool enough. Enough to keep my head clear, to keep my limbs...reactionscomments
The ShowerTaking a shower is usually considered a simple daily task, but with MS, it becomes a lot more complicated...reactions2comments
Night and Day: It's Like I'm Two Different PeopleI know I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m a morning person. I always have been and probably always will be. In high...reactions47comments
Catching Feelings With 'Sensational' MSBecause multiple sclerosis affects the central nervous system, its symptoms can cause abnormal sensations such as the burning, numbness, or itching, pins...reactions12comments
MS Research Spotlight: Veggies, MS Fatigue, Flu Vaccines & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month. Studies that looked at cholesterol levels in the bloodstream—especially the so-called...reactionscomments
Temperature: The MS Goldilocks ZoneI feel like this is such a worn-out topic in the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, especially during this time of the year...reactions84comments
Being a "Minority within a Minority": LGBT Multiple SclerosisMembers of our Editorial Team here at MultipleSclerosis.net discovered a research project called LGBT Multiple Sclerosis by De Montfort University PhD candidate...reactionscomments
A Book Review of Managing MS: Straight Talk from a Thirty-One Year SurvivorAuthor Debbie Petrina makes it clear from the start that she wrote this book to help others manage their MS by sharing...reactions5comments
Prepping for a HeatwaveHearing a meteorologist on TV talking about soaring temperatures can lead to a sinking feeling for those with MS for whom heat...reactions6comments
