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
Uninsured? Here's Where to Find Financial AssistanceShortly after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005 I lost my job and with it, my employer-sponsored health insurance. I...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Ringing EarsHave you ever gone to bed only to start hearing a ringing in your ears? The comic below shows how frustrating and...reactions4comments
A Need for Better Educational Practices When Diagnosing MSWe’ve all seen it. Someone who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) wondering why, months after starting a disease-modifying therapy (DMT)...reactions32comments
Where to Apply for MS Drug Copay Assistance in 2020Each year, MS patients can apply for copay assistance from a number of resources. These programs are needs-based but income cutoff is very generous...reactions1comment
On the Move with MS: Let the Confusion Begin!Over the holidays, we relocated from our home of 20 years to another about 30 minutes away. We’re empty nesters and found...reactions2comments
