Famished but Full: Digestive Problems and Their Relation to MS...We who have MS are accustomed to experiencing sometimes daily changes in our body. We cope with pain, mobility problems, limb weakness...reactions28comments
Can’t Stomach MS? You’re Not Alone...Certainly, anyone can have heartburn after eating certain foods, eating heavy meals, or eating late at night. But what about the times you...reactions4comments
If I Could Get Better, I Would...“Have you tried this diet? Maybe you’d be better if you worked out more. Have you tried using more weed? I heard...reactions13comments
Mixed Body Temperature...Have you ever felt totally ridiculous? Ridiculous to the point of confusion and laughter? I have been there my friend, and it...reactions8comments
The Gender Divide: Differences Between Men and Women With MS...Multiple sclerosis (MS), like many other autoimmune conditions, is much more common in women than in men. But many men live with...reactions6comments
The Great Big Squeeze...My 5-year-old son has a stress ball-type toy that’s covered in a net. I believe it is called a net stress ball...reactions6comments
Coping with MS Using Laughter, Sarcasm, Humility, and Empathy...One of the most important keys to living with a chronic illness is finding out what allows you to keep moving forward...reactions19comments
Loneliness: The Worst Effect of MS and Disability...For a little more than three years now, I’ve been on disability. I’ve already talked at length about how I got here...reactions58comments
Ferdinand, My Greatest MS Hero...This past week, I came home from my monthly infusion of Tysabri to find something strange: a tooth. I was a bit...reactions15comments
Autism and MS...I started not feeling physically well about 20 years ago. It was put down to a diagnosis of ME. I never fully...reactions12comments
My Next Chapter...I was diagnosed with MS in December 2006 and started Avonex immediately. I was terrified of needles then. I'm now 44 years...reactions1comment
It Started With Tinnitus...I’ve had tinnitus since I was a kid. However, I only noticed it when everything was absolutely quiet. Fast forward to 42...reactions1comment
My Not So Fortunate Life...Whenever people ask me about MS, I find myself saying the same line; "I'm fortunate". I tell them "I'm fortunate that it’s...reactions1comment
When Is It Too Much?...I decided to enter a weight loss contest three years ago. Gradually I increased my beginning fitness program from 5 minutes on...reactions8comments
A Kind of Relief...I waited for the leaden thump to land in my belly. I hadn’t expected a Jaws-style dolly-zoom or sombre pizzicato strings to...reactions1comment
A Cane Can Help in the Battle Against MS...My wife says I am very competitive. In tennis, in board games, and even when we watch "Jeopardy!" She’s right. My brother...reactions6comments
Gift-Giving Guide for Managing Multiple Sclerosis...The best gift of all would be a cure for MS. While that may not be possible now, I do believe there...reactions12comments
Sensory Overload - Reload...Multiple sclerosis can evoke quite a collection of symptoms. One of them is sensory overload. Since we have five senses, we can...reactions15comments
You’re Invited: Girls Night in the Hot Tub (with a Heat Sensitivity)...Imagine getting an invitation to a girls' night out with your closest friends, where you all planned to catch up on life...reactions29comments
Sexual Dysfunction...Sexual dysfunction is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Sexual dysfunction includes problems that affect how you enjoy your sexuality. It...
