Don’t Forget to Remember EverythingWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), all my symptoms felt so new and strange. At the time, I couldn’t imagine how I could ever think of them... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Good Life, Then MS, Isolation, and Life's Daily Challenges!I was living the good life, traveling, hanging with friends, and family, and just taking on whatever I chose whenever I felt like it. Then life began to change slowly... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Ode To Raising Awareness About MSIt's important to raise awareness about MS, not just in Awareness Month in March, but beyond. It helps share what MS is and its effects on the person with the... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why I Hate the Word "Remission" When Used With MSHaving been around Multiple Sclerosis for most of my life, there are some terms that get bandied about that tend to rub me the wrong way. I’m not a fan... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Empathy Versus SympathyA natural response to want to help someone is to give them sympathy – “I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis” – when really what someone diagnosed with a... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Returning to Work: Tips From the Dining Room OfficeI recently returned to work after years of living a self-employed, freelance life. During those months, I’ve learned a few things about myself and about surviving this new life. My job... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
They Keep ForgettingYou could be excited to spend time with your friends, but the first thing you see upon arrival is a tall staircase in front of you. Or you could be... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing My Depression and Anxiety: My Latest ExperiencePrior to the year 2020, my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) was, for the most part, pretty stable and moving forward in a positive direction. I went for walks every... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Leave. Me. Alone., MS!If you're anything like me, you have a strong dislike for intrusive and bothersome things. For example, you're at a cookout having a good time chatting and chewing on the... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going Back to Work with Multiple SclerosisIt is 8:05 a.m. on Saturday morning and my cat Pippin is meowing loudly at me. He’s tapping my forehead with his front paw and starting to get a little... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MS Is . . .The experience of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary wildly from one person to the next. In recognition of that, we asked some of our Patient Leaders to share... By MultipleSclerosis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Losing Faith In Your DoctorsWhen you live with multiple sclerosis, relying on doctors becomes a big part of your life. That happens to everyone eventually, but generally much earlier for someone with MS. While... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Impact Of What MS Takes AwayNever necessarily a math whiz in school, I knew what I knew and some areas were better than others. Basic arithmetic, for example, was never an issue for me. I... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
MultipleSclerosis.net Stories Throughout the DecadeThe stories section is a special and unique section of our site where community members can share any aspect of what life with multiple sclerosis (MS) is like. We've seen... By MultipleSclerosis.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Travel Tips For Those Living With MSTraveling with MS can present challenges. It boggles my mind how many things there are to consider and plan for, and the logistics. And plans can go awry sometimes. Here's... By Jenny Angus1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Popular Reads From the Last 10 YearsOur wonderful community at MultipleSclerosis.net would not be possible without our incredible health leaders! Through every article they write and share with us, they are opening up their hearts and... By MultipleSclerosis.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Interesting Facts From Our MS In America SurveyWe recently conducted our 10th Multiple Sclerosis In America Survey, and it was completed by 4,478 people living with MS. The survey respondents shared the real, the bad, and the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The World of MS and a Trip to the Bathroom, Oh MyMS has claimed my bladder a little bit at a time over this long journey, until late last year when it went to sleep for good. I thought I would... By Mike Russell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments69 comments
What Has the MultipleSclerosis.net Community Meant to You?The word "community" can mean a lot of different things depending on who you ask. We asked Patient Leaders Laura, Devin, Lisa, Jennifer, and Dan, "What has the MultipleSclerosis.net community... By MultipleSclerosis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Interesting Conversations in the Last 10 YearsThe forums section of MultipleSclerosis.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 10 years now. These forums... By MultipleSclerosis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments