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It seems ironic, but did you know that caring too much could actually harm you? There's a fancy name for it called "compassion fatigue." While compassion fatigue and burnout seem...

You think that, for the most part, you have a pretty good handle when going through tough situations. That though it's not always easy, with logic, encouragement, and understanding, you're...

I have recently come across a variety of questions about motherhood/parenting with MS, whether it’s about trying to conceive, pregnancy itself or parenting in general. I have written about parenting...

Often we oldies are hard put to think of an upside to being in our dotage. The body is falling apart like an old car, just like with MS, only...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with multiple sclerosis. New here? We invite you to explore...

Constant readjustments of all kinds are necessary when we have a neurological condition. Multiple sclerosis seems to change how our bodies work on a monthly, weekly, and even daily basis...

If you could go back to just before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ask me which of the 5 senses that I was born with was my...

So the neurologists, journals, literature, and personal stories were pretty accurate. Their bottom line was that multiple sclerosis was degenerative. What I discovered rather quickly was that the translation to...

Inflammation creates the “perfect storm” in autoimmune conditions, setting off a domino effect of disease activity, including demyelination for those with MS. One way to offset future inflammatory flareups is...

Let’s turn the clock back a bit, shall we? I’m in middle school, and it’s my least favorite period of the day: physical education (PE). It’s the end of the...

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...