MS: A Journey of Continuous Change...When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), I thought "acceptance" was just a task to check off; something I simply...reactions25comments
Cold Fingers and Toes: Raynaud’s Syndrome?...So this is something I noticed in 2013 when I first traveled to Ireland. Ireland was experiencing an extended winter, so it...reactions51comments
Socializing Like Your Health Depends Upon It...When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of date night with my husband or a fun "galentine’s" girls’ night out. That’s...reactions5comments
Practicing Mindfulness May Help Reduce Pain And Stress...“Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice which has profound relevance for our present-day lives. This relevance has nothing to do with Buddhism...reactionscomments
Give Yourself Permission to Rest...I grew up in a house where we always had to stay "busy." Looking back, I guess it kept us out of...reactions24comments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage MS every day, MultipleSclerosis.net...
A New Symptom: The Crow Claw...When a sudden, new MS symptom strikes the right side of Brooke’s body, it transforms her hand and speech into something unrecognizable...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Online Shopping for a Cane...What some people might describe as “morbid,” many folks with MS call “being prepared.” Every day with MS is different and unpredictable...reactions5comments
Punishing My Body Before I Knew I Had MS...I was nineteen when my body first betrayed me. At least, that is how it felt at the time. I did not...reactions4comments
Infusions, How to Plan, and What to Expect...If you’re waiting for your first infusion, it can cause anxiety and wondering about what will happen and what is next. I...reactions28comments
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
Feeling Like an Inconvenience...During a past appointment with a neurologist, I received great news that everything was stable. Our visit was going well, and just...reactions36comments
No MRI Change but Worsening MS Symptoms...You’ve just had your yearly MRI and there have been no changes, no new or larger lesions; however, you know your condition...reactions123comments
MS Treatment...When it comes to multiple sclerosis (MS), there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Instead, treatment focuses on managing relapses, symptoms, and your disease...
MS and Shingles...Shingles is a condition that causes painful blisters to develop on one side of the face or body. It affects about 1...reactions31comments
What Is MS?...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an illness of the central nervous system (CNS). This system includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves...
Diagnosis...Diagnosing MS can be challenging for many reasons. The road to receiving a diagnosis often involves many of these experiences: It is...
