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Your future was so bright. I knew you were going places. And I was coming with you. When your dreams came true, so did mine. You were my best friend...

Before MS, Brooke's life used to be a "grab and go" lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After MS, her checklist for leaving the house has gotten much...

As I sit around my house, mentally pacing in my head due to boredom, I’m struck by a desire to escape. A feeling that if I could just get out of...

As MS Awareness Month 2019 comes to an end, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to share the new resources on our website for members of the...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like MS and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...

I’m frustrated and fit to be tied over media endlessly pushing misguided, mixed messages in my face about being overweight. For example, most health articles and television advertisements are aimed...

Living with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we can easily get consumed with worrying about or...

Having one’s independence is a huge concern for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Your freedom to move through your day unfettered may be disrupted by issues related to mobility...

Have you noticed how difficult it can be to have a sensitive conversation with another person without being misunderstood? Why is that? Caregivers must be able to discuss caregiving concerns with...

My infant son looked up at me from his crib, smiling and cooing after a satisfying nap. I picked him up, changed his diaper and carried him to the living...

Children are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting - especially for someone with MS. In her latest...

I go to my MS specialist every six months. At each appointment, we go through the same routine: check my strength, test my reflexes, finger to nose, have my eyes...

MS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. A recent review of MS research since 1974 shared interesting conclusions. Generally, it confirmed that 25 years of...

Brooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. The long walk to the bathroom feels like walking on...

Being diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final confirmation creates an extreme sense of relief. That...

My listening skills have been pretty good since childhood. It comes second nature (so many things do; ever wonder what comes first nature?). I acknowledge what someone says to me...

Sound like a silly question? Being positive means being, well, positive, everybody knows what that means. But I say, not necessarily. To my mind, we are living in a time...

Getting a successful night of sleep is something that can be difficult for someone with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis. From having trouble getting comfortable to bouts of painsomnia...

Problems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, or a wheelchair to help them get around. Others manage...

Living with MS means a lifetime of unpredictability. You may feel perfectly fine when you go to bed, but sometime during the night, a significant front moves through the neighborhood...