Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of multiplesclerosis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Quitting SmokingBeing diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS often leads people to take a hard look at other aspects of their lifestyles...reactions4comments
The MS Embarrassment ChroniclesHaving a body that can fail you at a moment's notice is bound to bring about a lot of mixed emotions. Painful...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Hidden SymptomsWhat people see on the outside rarely matches how someone with MS feels on the inside. Brooke's latest comic shows how people...reactions5comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactions2comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Basics for the ImmunocompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions like MS, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and...reactions2comments
Preparing Your Child For an MRIA part of life with pediatric MS may include MRIs, whether it’s for initial diagnosis or long-term monitoring. Getting an MRI can...reactionscomments
Toxic Relationships: Work It Out or Kick Them Out?A large part of life is made up of the many relationships you have with all the different people you interact with...reactions11comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactions4comments
You Can Do Everything Right and Still Be SickWhether it’s you or someone close to you, when someone has been diagnosed with an incurable illness like multiple sclerosis, there is...reactions10comments
When I Can't Look In the MirrorMy life with multiple sclerosis is filled with a lot of the common symptoms that many with the disease experience, such as:...reactions20comments
Cutting People Out for Your HealthA chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can have a profound effect on relationships. Whether they be friendships, family, or something romantic, living...reactions12comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Have you or a loved one faced...reactionscomments
Living in a Fog: Managing MS Fatigue and Cog FogFor the past two weeks, we've been talking about some of the physical symptoms of MS. Pain was our symptom spotlight for...reactions3comments
"You Wear It Well" - My Thoughts on PainI have written several articles on pain and invisible illness. On multiple occasions, I have been told “you don’t look sick” or “you...reactions16comments
The Sadness of Former FriendsIn recent times, I’ve found myself making some rough decisions when it’s come to friendships. Creating and maintaining friendships while suffering from...reactions56comments
Caregiver Perspective: Children CaregiversSince multiple sclerosis often strikes in early adulthood, many times, the family unit includes children who mature into adulthood, watching their parents...reactions1comment
The Struggle of Being an Extrovert with MSAs I troll through social media, and the internet in general, I keep coming across articles and memes relating to introverts and...reactions8comments
