Primary Progressive MS...I was diagnosed in 1990 with PPMS but had to go on long term disability a year and a half after my...reactions8comments
The Journey of Having This Disease...I realize I am not the average person suffering from this disease. I am male, 58 when diagnosed, and only been in...reactions7comments
Numbness Affecting Walking...I have been affected by numbness that deters my walking. My right knee is numb to the point that I have to...reactions3comments
Adapting...Before MS, Brooke's life used to be a "grab and go" lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After MS, her...reactions1comment
The Transportation Troubles of Chronic Illness...As I sit around my house, mentally pacing in my head due to boredom, I’m struck by a desire to escape. A feeling...reactions4comments
MSAA’s MS Awareness Month Resources Now Archived on MyMSAA.org...As MS Awareness Month 2019 comes to an end, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to share the new...reactionscomments
Challenge of Staying Hydrated With an Overactive Bladder...Avoiding the risk of embarrassing myself is among many of the challenges associated with living with the MonSter. I have encountered another...reactions12comments
The Power of Laughter...Quote - Lord Byron: "Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine." When did I first become aware of the 'Power...reactions6comments
The Silver Lining?...Having lived with Primary Progressive MS for 20+ years, I’ve experienced most of the symptoms that make this disease often horrifying. Somehow...reactions1comment
MS Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like MS and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
The Unexpected Consequences of Weight Gain...I’m frustrated and fit to be tied over media endlessly pushing misguided, mixed messages in my face about being overweight. For example...reactions2comments
Really?...After falling down and laying in the hallway for 3 hours too dizzy to move, I made it to doctor's and all...reactions5comments
Relapsing MS...Hi, I was recently told that I have MS. At first, I said, not me. So I went for a second opinion...reactions1comment
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult Conversations...Have you noticed how difficult it can be to have a sensitive conversation with another person without being misunderstood? Why is that? Caregivers...reactions3comments
MS with Kids...Children are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting -...reactionscomments
I Wanted to Write a "Good" Letter!...Hello, I wanted to write a "Good" letter! A letter that told the story of the "Struggle" that comes from having MS...reactions1comment
Was Good So Far...I was detected with multiple sclerosis at the age of 46. It was a routine eye checkup and the ophthalmologist asked for...reactions1comment
MS Strong...I wrote this poem about my MS life for a poetry slam. It turns out the poetry slam had too few what...reactions3comments
MS Research Spotlight: 25 Years of Research, TWEAK Biomarker, and More...MS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. A recent review of MS research since 1974 shared interesting...reactionscomments
