The NMO Community We've Been Waiting for is HereA vision problem is often the first noticeable symptom of MS. The same is true of NMO spectrum disorder. Both disorders can...reactionscomments
Painsomnia: My JourneyFolks, in light of recent discussions, I want to offer up my own version of painsomnia, that pesky portmanteau that describes a...reactions9comments
To Tell Or Not Is Your ChoiceHow many of you struggled with disclosing your diagnosis? Family, friends, coworkers, and other associates were all on the list for people...reactions5comments
Returning From an ExacerbationThe most common variant of the neurological disease known as multiple sclerosis is referred to as relapsing-remitting. This course of the disease...reactions1comment
MS Comic: Reality CheckAfter an MS diagnosis, we start out on a journey of navigating life within this new normal. Whether you've been newly diagnosed...reactions5comments
One of the Best Things a Support Partner Can Give to a PatientThe role of a support partner to one suffering from a chronic condition such as MS is multi-faceted. Whether the patient suffers...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactions2comments
MSAA’s MS Relapse Toolkit is Now Available in English and Spanish VersionsNearly everyone in the MS community is familiar with the challenges posed by an MS relapse — also referred to as an...reactionscomments
MS Research Spotlight: Ancient Viruses, MS Mimics, Virtual House Calls & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month. Italian researchers reviewed, in an observational real-world clinical study, the many...reactionscomments
No Rest From MS in a Rest Area Restroom“So it starts on Mark’s birthday. Are you coming with me?” That was the first sentence to come out of Dan’s mouth...reactions23comments
MS Comic: Googling SymptomsWe've all been there. A new symptom appears and either due to embarrassment, confusion, or the lack of an available trusted person...reactionscomments
Community Views: How to Treat MS PainsomniaLife with MS is draining! On top of the fatigue - which feels like trying to go through life while constantly swimming...reactions1comment
Part 2: Sex with a Chronic ConditionLiving with MS can affect every aspect of your life, including your sex life. There are so many misconceptions when the topics...reactions3comments
The Best is Yet to ComeOh, I bet the eyebrows are raising, and the comments a blazing! The best is yet to come, I can’t even get...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Coffee DateNumbness of the face, body or arms, and legs is one of the most common symptoms of MS. It may be the...reactions3comments
Embracing My New MS BodyI have HATED my body for the majority of my life - from head to toe. I hated it all, and I...reactions16comments
When MS Makes a Liar Out of MeThroughout my life, I have always strived to be a very honest person (if you’ve read much of my writing, you might...reactions40comments
Steroids, Bed Rest, and DrugsDark grey walls. No pictures. Outdated pamphlets on an aged corner table. Nothing has changed in the two years since I have...reactions5comments
You Have MS. You Got the COVID Vaccine. Are You Protected?My wife, who has MS, has been taking immunosuppressant medications for more than two decades. She was among the first in line...reactions14comments
Comorbidities, Again!Who doesn’t like a challenge? I’m facing one of the toughest yet and I hope by sharing this someone else will not make...reactions11comments
