How Visual Symptoms of MS Affect Me...When I told my optometrist about this he did a “visual field test” which basically involves you covering one eye at a time and staring at a mark in the... By Matt Allen G7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Self-Cathing at Work...I will need to self-cath as I move back to full time work....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Exercise & Depression: I Never Realized This about My Spasticity...Luckily, in the shelter of the garage where I run on the elliptical, I don’t have to worry about the wind making me feel colder.... By Matt Allen G8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Cognitive Changes Because of Multiple Sclerosis...I’m also constantly covered in sharpie ink, because I carry one with me to quickly jot notes on my arms.... By Devin Garlit7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments195 comments
MultipleSclerosis.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Prize(s) cannot be substituted for cash value. To enter, please follow and complete all requirements per the listed instructions.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Uncomfortable Truth: No $ In Cures...this proposition carries tremendous value for patients and society, it could represent a challenge for genome medicine developers looking for sustained cash... By Marc Stecker-Wheelchair Kamikaze5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Heat of Summer vs Multiple Sclerosis...people with MS experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms when exposed to heat whether it is going outside on a hot summer day, taking a hot bath... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Never felt sorry for myself...I'm a 52 year old male and have been an RN for 28 years and I work at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.... By greg01544 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Nikki Kennedy...She is a city-born gal who now lives on the edge of the country with her family and hopes to be a farm gal ASAP!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
What Is the Link Between Genes and MS?...Experts think that a person's risk for MS increases if they have a family history of the disease or carry specific genetic variants.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
MS Paroxysmal Symptoms...MS causes issues with myelin, the protective coating that helps nerves carry signals quickly between parts of the body or brain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Physical Therapy as a Treatment Option...Your doctor can place a referral to a certified PT center. Once you are paired with a physical therapist, follow their instructions.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
A Long Path to Diagnosis...I’m a 68-year-old man and was just diagnosed with MS in 2020, although I now believe I have had it for as many as 20 years before diagnosis. I've had... By Bill B1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Susan Bowie and Cats...I was dxed in 1993. On April Fools' Day! Some joke. I went down at my job. I spent 3 weeks in the hospital. I was able to continue to... By bandits1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Anxiety of Getting Sick After Immunosuppressive Drugs...I was achy, coughing, throwing up, and I had spiked a fever of about 100 degrees (Fahrenheit) which my neurologist had previously stressed meant that it... By Matt Allen G6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Wanted to Write a "Good" Letter!...- "Cat's in the Cradle."... By peter-p6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS, the Permanent Third Wheel: Moving in with My Boyfriend...If you really don’t think you’re capable of helping him/her carry that couch into your apartment, voice that.... By Meghan Pcsolyar8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
How Does Environment Play a Role in MS?...You can find vitamin D in certain foods, such as fatty fish. It is also produced by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Dizziness and Vertigo...This can impact a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks and their quality of life.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
It's Time to Get Real About Depression and Suicide in the MS Community...I’ll either find myself in the pit of despair or so anxious that my heart is racing, ready to explode from my chest.... By Devin Garlit7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments