Monster in waiting...I was dx in 1998. I didnt know what MS was and was afraid. Anyone who has MS will always think in the back of there mind that the MS monster is still there in waiting.Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Start At The Very Beginning...... “Let’s start at the very beginning. A very good place to start.” ~ Rodgers and Hammerstein, “Do Re Mi” from “The Sound of Music” Welcome to the exciting launch of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Patrick Leer...We are extremely saddened to say that on November 11, 2013, Patrick Leer passed away. Patrick was an essential member of the MultipleSclerosis.net community, providing unique insight and perspective as...
Nicole Lemelle...Nicole Lemelle is a writer, an activist, and a person living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000 and lived relatively symptom free for years...
Christie Germans...Christie was previously an advocate on MultipleSclerosis.net. Christie is a number crunching photographer who loves riding really fast on her bicycle and happens to live with Multiple Sclerosis. Although initially...
Lisa Emrich...Lisa Emrich is a patient advocate who has been helping patients educate and empower themselves since 2008. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005, Lisa learned firsthand the challenges...
Laura Kolaczkowski...Laura Kolaczkowski was dropped into the world of eHealth in 2008, the year she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and also had a myocardial infarction (MI) — the combination of...
The Role of Nursing Care in Rehabilitation...Nurses are very important members of your care team, interacting with you regularly during visits to your doctor’s office or clinic, providing answers to treatment questions, and giving the support...
Physical Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions...Rehabilitation is an important part of your care if you have multiple sclerosis (MS). Your rehab team helps keep you healthy and able to handle the challenges that MS brings...
Comparison Review of MS Drugs...Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are currently the best way to prevent relapses and slow the disablity of multiple sclerosis (MS). There are several DMTs available on the market, which are listed...
Assistive Technologies...Assistive technologies (AT) help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their quality of life and independence. These tools can help make the everyday tasks of life easier. AT devices can...
Alternative Systems of Medicine...Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes alternative systems of medicine that come from non-Western traditions and cultures. CAM methods include acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and tai chi, as well as...
Therapy for Speech Problems: Frequently Asked Questions...People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have difficulty speaking clearly. You may have slurred speech or lose the flow of a conversation. You also may have difficulty speaking at the...
Vocational Rehabilitation...Being gainfully employed in a fulfilling and rewarding job is very important to most people. Our jobs help to define who we are. They give us a sense of well-being...
How Occupational Therapy Can Help With MS...Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of therapy that helps people relearn or improve the skills they need to perform everyday activities. OT is used to help people recovering from...
Setting up and using your multiplesclerosis.net account ...We will try to provide you with answers to questions and issues you might be running into while using this site. If you don't see answers to your question please...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Newly Diagnosed...Share your experience as a newly diagnosed MS patient. For those who are already diagnosed, what advice would you give to someone newly diagnosed? Get the conversation started....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis