When I Was Diagnosed With MS...So, I have MS. Specifically, primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Which means I always have it. It never leaves me. Walking, even standing...reactions13comments
MS: The Death of My Dreams...We all have dreams growing up. So I set out and made them all come true. Then multiple sclerosis killed my dreams...reactions3comments
Remembering Dianne Scott...We are incredibly saddened to share that MultipleSclerosis.net team member Dianne Scott passed away on December 2, 2024. Dianne was diagnosed with...reactions9comments
McDonald Criteria for MS...The McDonald criteria are guidelines used to help diagnose MS. For this reason, doctors need to take information from several sources to...
MS on TV: Is It Accurately Represented?...We were 5 seasons into a show when the main character got unexpectedly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). How is this going...reactions49comments
The Art of Traveling with MS...You’re either wondering what is he thinking, or you are remembering the trip to that amazing location turning into, "What do I...reactions12comments
Facing Spasticity in Public...On a bright afternoon, I sit at the corner café, a cozy spot with chairs that don’t quite match and the delightful...reactions9comments
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of MultipleSclerosis.net, as well...
Caregiver Perspective: Delirium and UTI's - What's the Connection?...Did you know that delirium can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection? Neither did I, but it's something I'm learning...reactions5comments
The Paths We Take...At 26, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. For years, I suffered daily with debilitating symptoms. As the mother of two young...reactions3comments
The Fatigue of MS Which Passes All Understanding...It is hard to explain to people the impact of fatigue. I call it a "tsunami of fatigue" which leaves me treading...reactions3comments
How MS Affected My Life...I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis back in 1996. I was working in a hospital in Greenwich Village, New York, and was...reactions1comment
Oh! You, Too?...It was like a brain freeze without the cold part. I was frozen in place and my brain went blank. I had...reactionscomments
Staying Connected in the Winter...Social connection is important in general, but it’s critical when you’re living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis. It’s too easy...reactionscomments
Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC...Dixie was previously a health leader on MultipleSclerosis.net. Dixie Willis is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the state of Colorado, National...
How Do Lifestyle Factors Affect MS Risk?...There is no single cause of multiple sclerosis (MS). Doctors think MS is caused by a combination of genes, environment, and lifestyle...
All Catheters are not Created Equal...Thanks to my neurogenic bladder, caused by a disruption of signals in my spine thanks to multiple sclerosis lesions, I have difficulty...reactions16comments
Faith and MS...I was fearless. I had the world by the tail. I knew what I wanted and went after it. I was successful...reactions7comments
MS Workplace Accommodations Led to a Lengthy Legal Battle...I was diagnosed in October 2011 at 40 years old. I am 53 now, and until mid-2021, I refused to use MS...reactions4comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
