I Want to Talk About MeI’ve written a lot about trying to get friends and family to understand even a tidbit of what its like to live...reactions14comments
Trap and Release the Guilt of MSLiving with a chronic disease can stir up lots of feelings. Often there is fear, anger, hope, acceptance, uncertainty, and more. One...reactions4comments
Access to CareFunny how what can and can’t be done has changed now that the entire world is living a sheltered life thanks to...reactionscomments
Lessons From My Grandfather's MS: Part OneRecently, I wrote a piece about how I worry about inconveniencing people with my illness. In it, I mention some of my...reactions8comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
What Refusing a Mask Says to Someone Like MeThis isn’t intended to be political (and it baffles me that anyone can consider this a political topic), but I’m sure some...reactions3comments
If You Look, You Can Find Hidden Blessings7 years ago tomorrow, I got a phone call from my primary care doctor. He told me that he and the MRI...reactions13comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactionscomments
New Information on MS Conferences, Treatments, and More From the MSAAThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is now offering the latest in MS research news in the newest edition of our...reactionscomments
Interested in the Latest MS Research News? Read MSAA’s 2020 MS Research Update, Available Now!The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA)is proud to present our most recent publication, the 2020 MS Research Update. This publication provides...reactionscomments
Caregiver Perspective: Times Have ChangedOnce upon a time, the world was a different place in America. Sons and daughters grew up and married and lived in...reactions11comments
MS Comic: Packing for a Weekend TripPacking light for a weekend getaway isn’t always possible with MS. Trying to be prepared and bring along medication, extra clothes in...reactions18comments
On Rituxan for Eleven Years, and My MS Is Doing Great!I’m such a rebel. LOL. That’s definitely NOT how anybody would describe me. But there was a time in 2009 that I...reactions2comments
Comic: My Legs During an MS Flare-UpWhat do your legs feel like when you're having a flare-up? For Brooke, it's a different feeling every time. Check out her...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of MultipleSclerosis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Seasons Changing and the Impact on MSWhere did the summer months go? This is the time of year when I regret all the things I didn’t do during the...reactions10comments
I May Joke, But I’m Not Kidding About MSRecently, I went on a women’s group bike ride organized by a local bike shop. This was a very new adventure for...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
MS Comic: The Dreaded Pin Prick TestThe pin prick test is exactly what it sounds like: a doctor uses a safety pin to test for sensitivity and areas...reactions9comments
Pain and Sleep Disorders: Two MS Early Warning Signs?Whether you’ve lived with MS for a couple of decades or have been diagnosed recently, there’s one question you’ve probably attempted to...reactions4comments