When MS Feels Like NarcolepsyThe daytime sleepiness and fatigue that MS is famous for are perhaps the most common symptom experienced by people with MS. Pathological...reactions2comments
Mood Swings: Living with a Pendulum of EmotionsIn politics they say “the pendulum swings both ways,” just like on an old clock. If you are not sure what a...reactions5comments
MS GuiltSome days, I find myself feeling guilty. I feel guilty because although I have MS, and have had it for many years...reactions8comments
How Physical Therapy is Treating My Spasticity and PainI suffer from leg spasticity. The quads (front of my thighs) can get rock hard and hurt like the dickens, and the...reactions20comments
Where to Apply for MS Drug Copay AssistanceEach year, MS patients can apply for copay assistance from a number of resources. Although these programs are needs-based, the income cutoff...reactionscomments
Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh at YourselfShortly after my journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) began, I realized that my cognitive function was not always working the way it...reactions137comments
When You're Doing All You Can“What about this? What about that? Have you heard about that other thing?” Our well-meaning friends, and sometimes even ourselves, are constantly...reactions9comments
MS Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Mornings With MS: Was I Hit By a Bus?As the first wisps of the morning sunlight begin to feather through the shades on my bedroom window, I am already very...reactions25comments
Tips and Tricks for Relief From the Flu When You Have MSIf having a chronic autoimmune disorder like MS isn’t bad enough, the fall and winter bring additional risks with the introduction of...reactionscomments
Words MatterThose of us with chronic illness often lament the divide that separates us all. If only people would understand that suffering is...reactionscomments
Exercise & Depression: I Never Realized This about My SpasticityI recently started to work on a new exercise routine, and since then, I have really been trying to maintain it the...reactions3comments
The ItchMany people in the MS community have described an uncontrollable itch that feels like bugs crawling all over! Brooke's latest comic illustrates...reactions36comments
Caregivers Must Ask the Right QuestionsThe fundamental role of caregivers to those with multiple sclerosis is to provide physical and emotional support to our loved ones who...reactions2comments
Gone In 60 Seconds: When We Suddenly Aren't WellIn my many years of living with Multiple Sclerosis, there have been so many things I wish I could convey to the...reactions40comments
You Don’t Get it, MS is Stuck With Me!"2019 is going to be my year! I'm going to do this, that; everything's gonna be great!" But not even two weeks...reactions2comments
Steroids: The Lesser of Two Evils“The doctor has ordered a course of steroids” is a dreaded phrase that those with Multiple Sclerosis hear all too often. For...reactionscomments
How Insomnia Threatens My Quality of Life, Dreams and AspirationsI need at least nine hours of sleep to process what happened when I was awake. So when I get less than...reactions1comment
New Year, Same MeThe new year brings about new outlooks, new goals, fresh perspectives, fresh starts. It also prompts the customary tradition of creating ‘New...reactions4comments
Caption This: MS ShindigBrooke's latest comic has a fun twist - one of YOU, a member of our community, can make it your own! She...reactions8comments
