Know the Link Between Sleep and InflammationInflammation creates the “perfect storm” in autoimmune conditions, setting off a domino effect of disease activity, including demyelination for those with MS...reactions6comments
I Regret Not Doing Things When I Still CouldLet’s turn the clock back a bit, shall we? I’m in middle school, and it’s my least favorite period of the day:...reactions13comments
The Two Faces of Multiple SclerosisYour future was so bright. I knew you were going places. And I was coming with you. When your dreams came true...reactions59comments
AdaptingBefore MS, Brooke's life used to be a "grab and go" lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After MS, her...reactions1comment
The Transportation Troubles of Chronic IllnessAs I sit around my house, mentally pacing in my head due to boredom, I’m struck by a desire to escape. A feeling...reactions4comments
MSAA’s MS Awareness Month Resources Now Archived on MyMSAA.orgAs MS Awareness Month 2019 comes to an end, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to share the new...reactionscomments
MS Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like MS and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
The Unexpected Consequences of Weight GainI’m frustrated and fit to be tied over media endlessly pushing misguided, mixed messages in my face about being overweight. For example...reactions2comments
Fearing the FutureLiving with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we...reactions8comments
Let’s Talk About Driving Safety and MSHaving one’s independence is a huge concern for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Your freedom to move through your day unfettered...reactions27comments
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult ConversationsHave you noticed how difficult it can be to have a sensitive conversation with another person without being misunderstood? Why is that? Caregivers...reactions3comments
Why Self-Care is Important When Living with MSMy infant son looked up at me from his crib, smiling and cooing after a satisfying nap. I picked him up, changed...reactions2comments
MS with KidsChildren are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting -...reactionscomments
Field SobrietyI go to my MS specialist every six months. At each appointment, we go through the same routine: check my strength, test...reactions38comments
MS Research Spotlight: 25 Years of Research, TWEAK Biomarker, and MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. A recent review of MS research since 1974 shared interesting...reactionscomments
My First StepBrooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. The long...reactions2comments
The Relief of DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final...reactions43comments
The Art, Pain, Benefits, and Joy of Being a Good ListenerMy listening skills have been pretty good since childhood. It comes second nature (so many things do; ever wonder what comes first...reactions3comments
What Does "Be Positive" Mean?Sound like a silly question? Being positive means being, well, positive, everybody knows what that means. But I say, not necessarily. To...reactions3comments
Trying A Weighted Blanket For MS SymptomsGetting a successful night of sleep is something that can be difficult for someone with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis. From...reactions32comments
