Learning Not to Catastrophize with MS...Sometimes everything in my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) works out so well it’s like all the pieces just fell perfectly into...reactions18comments
Managing My Depression and Anxiety: My Latest Experience...Prior to the year 2020, my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) was, for the most part, pretty stable and moving forward in...reactions15comments
Fighting MRI Fatigue...Throughout my life, I have always been affectionately labeled as "accident-prone." Maybe it was because of the time I broke my leg...reactions48comments
Asking the Embarrassing Questions: My Interview With a Urologist...I have struggled with bladder symptoms since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and I know I am far from being alone!...reactions14comments
A New Look for How I Control My MS Bladder...I will admit that I am vain. I care about my appearance and like to look nice, but I never thought I...reactions64comments
My Brain is Working, But My Body Doesn't Want To...As I sit here writing this, I’m struggling. It is difficult to even type, not because it’s hard emotionally, but because it...reactions44comments
Leg Weakness...My main multiple sclerosis symptoms are scarce, thankfully. For me, these symptoms include fatigue and lassitude, muscle weakness and occasional pain. Arm...reactions43comments
Driving With a Smaller Tank: MS Fatigue...If there is a multiple sclerosis symptom that probably gets talked about the most, I would imagine that it has to be...reactions58comments
Does MS Cause Headaches?...I’ve always tried not to rush to blame multiple sclerosis (MS) for every little health-related ailment in my life. Just because someone...reactions140comments
MS, You're Weird...Describing MS to someone who doesn't have the disease is a feat. Explaining the pathology is usually a non-starter, and using metaphors...reactions17comments
At-Home Exercise with MS...During this time of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to know how to stay active. For those with MS...reactions18comments
Brooke Pelczynski...Brooke began as a health leader on the MultipleSclerosis.net community, and expanded her role as a Health Union team member. Brooke Pelczynski...
MS Is the Best Thing That Happened to Me, but I Didn't See It That Way at First...This is my big BUT GOD moment. I started experiencing my first symptoms of MS in 2017. The right side of my...reactions5comments
My Friday Looked Differently...Well, it was Friday, and I had to go to an office meeting in the hospital where I worked. It was July...reactions3comments
I Forget...I forget about the pains and aches that accompany my RRMS despite the monthly injections I receive and quarterly blood draws. I...reactions1comment
Same Book, New Chapter...It’s been two years since I started this new chapter in my life titled: “You have Multiple Sclerosis.” Initially, I noticed my...reactionscomments
Learn How to Use Your Voice for Better MS Care...I was 27 when I learned I had MS, and I didn’t contemplate its impact on the rest of my life. Being...reactions11comments
My MS-Friendly Thanksgiving Outfit...Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. My dad’s side of the family has 40+ members so it’s not...reactions7comments
Free at Last!...Today's a big day for me. At my last appointment, my neurologist looked at me and said, "You know, I've been reading...reactions2comments
Living an Interesting Life While Battling MS...Yes, MS is challenging and alters your life in ways most people can’t even begin to imagine or understand. Our past life...reactions18comments
