Living with Lassitude: Primary Fatigue In MS...When it comes to discussing the many potential symptoms of multiple sclerosis, you can’t have a complete discussion until you’ve talked about...reactions35comments
Mind heals body.... Body heals mind. My take on yoga.... Mindfulness...YOGA cannot be taught... It has to be experienced. You live YOGA!!! I had practiced yoga for over 9 years (I would...reactions1comment
My Bladder Is a Bad Communicator...Have you gotten to the point where it seems MS has just always been part of your life? I think that I’m...reactions58comments
Deconditioning and a Lack of Motivation to Exercise...Deconditioning. I’ve talked about this before, wondering if physical decline is attributed to our multiple sclerosis or if it comes from being...reactions21comments
Did anyone here receive their diagnosis through a lumbar puncture and did it take more then one?...I’m looking for anyone who received their diagnosis through a lumbar puncture and if it took more then one? Did you find...reactions6replies
Psychological support in MS...Over the next 18 months our research aims to develop a psychological intervention that is tailored for the MS Community. We are...reactionsrepliesCommunity Resources
When the Massage Therapist Is Out and You Need Relief Now...It’s really too bad we can’t physically distance ourselves from our MS symptoms. One of my symptoms, spasticity, cannot be ignored. It...reactions7comments
I Am The Herd...Lately the term thinning the herd has been used more times than I would like to hear. With the coronavirus spreading all...reactions4comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
MS Comic: Getting an Infusion...Spending 2 hours getting an infusion doesn't sound relaxing or restful at first. In this MS comic, Brooke debates whether she should...reactions4comments
Any advice on exercises?...I have an undiagnosed neurologic condition that seems to fit best with MS. It started in August of last year after an...reactions3repliesCoping
Challenge yourself to stay connected in our shrinking world...When I realized that my day to day routine didn't change much due to the self-quarantine restrictions, I wrote this article as...reactions5repliesCommunity Resources
Stress: The Great MS Antagonizer...Life has been a little extra stressful lately. I’m sure you can relate. Doesn’t matter if it’s being stuck at home due...reactions6comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of multiplesclerosis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions2comments
Getting MS: Heredity and Genetics...Twenty-some years ago, after waking up with numb legs that I eventually lost all control of, I was whisked into a hospital...reactions53comments
MS Comic: Quitting Smoking...Being diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS often leads people to take a hard look at other aspects of their lifestyles...reactions4comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactions8comments
T2-hyperintense lesion in pons... should I get a lumbar puncture?...Hi, I have had many issues over the years with no answers. Back in October I could barely walk, had pins and...reactions2replies
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
The MS Embarrassment Chronicles...Having a body that can fail you at a moment's notice is bound to bring about a lot of mixed emotions. Painful...reactions16comments
