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...
Legacy...Over the years, MultipleSclerosis.net has lost powerful voices in the MS community. Hear the stories of those who are no longer with...
Finding Light Through Darkness: Accepting My MS Diagnosis...I read a poem that deeply resonated with me and my 18+ year journey with MS: I kept running away from my darkness until...reactions44comments
Exercising Consistently is Hard, But Care Partners Can Help...One cannot understate the healthful impact of exercise on our physical and mental well-being. Those who run, walk, swim, or practice yoga...reactions8comments
Poking Myself In The Eyes...One day my mom called me a girly girl. In response, I swiveled my head and asked her exactly what she was...reactions2comments
The Nasty Twinge of Jealousy...On the outside, I’ve got that giant smile on, ear to ear, probably even showing a little teeth here and there, as...reactions36comments
My Challenges With Healthcare Accessibility...I was diagnosed with relapse remitting (RRMS) in July 2007. At the time of diagnosis, I was still able to work, drive...reactionscomments
When It Comes To MS, You Can Call Me A 'Hater'...To have or feel a strong aversion, incredible dislike, or extreme disdain of something can sometimes be construed as hate. Hence, the...reactions11comments
My Relationship With MS...In the past, I have been in relationships that were not good and some that were really not good. Whatever the reason...reactions11comments
My Epiphany: What I Realized Going From RRMS to SPMS...As life keeps going, there will be plenty of ‘ah-ha!’ or ‘lightbulb’ moments. Or the sudden realization of something you missed from...reactions7comments
With MS, I Appreciate the Convenience Of Convenience...I’ve never been one to turn a blind eye to practices that were beneficial in helping me to efficiently care for myself...reactions4comments
Just ‘One of Those Days’ With MS...The weekend was fine. No strenuous activity. I wasn’t under any pressure or strife. I simply went to bed; went to bed...reactions4comments
MS Fatigue: Can I Get a Charger?...My cell phone. My life line. I manage to keep it pretty busy. I do practically everything with it. But after a...reactions34comments
Bring On The Sunny D. Vitamin D, That Is...Thinking of the four seasons, my two favorites are spring and summer. I like the warmer yet milder temperatures of the spring...reactions2comments
Has MS Made Me Selfish?...I have never been so unreasonable as to be inconsiderate of the needs or desires of others. A person who cares only...reactions36comments
Coming To Grips: Changes In Movement... Or The Lack Thereof...My ‘babies’ are no longer babies (sometimes, I miss them in their younger years). I can no longer ‘burn the midnight oil’...reactionscomments
An Odd Correlation...I’ve never been a drinker. In college, I joined friends in ‘braving the waters’ before a party once, and it was quite...reactions2comments
