Research This!...Everyone has a spot in research for multiple sclerosis and I want to encourage you to find yours. It wasn’t so long...reactions2comments
Building Your Support System for Life With MS...When I first heard the words, “You have MS,” it was just six weeks after my mom passed from cancer. How was...reactions9comments
Because Avoiding Stress Is Impossible......I’m willing to bet the vast majority of people with MS have been told this by their healthcare provider at least once:...reactions8comments
Deconstructing Disability Measures in People With MS: The EDSS...For many, the chief concern following an MS diagnosis is the likelihood that the disease will lead to disability. Disability is a...reactions15comments
Mobility and Gait Problems...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS plays a role in...
Fatigue...Fatigue is a debilitating symptom that greatly affects quality of life. It can be both a direct symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS)...
Am I Still Me With These Cognitive Problems?...The other day, I was looking at my Kindle and paging through a list of books I’ve read in the past year...reactions28comments
The Realization...My name is Deborah, and I have had MS for the past 20 years. It began after completing a sponsored walk when...reactions2comments
The Life of a Law Enforcement Officer...Way back in the early summer of 1995 (actually the month of May), my wife and I went to Florida and stayed...reactions1comment
Fuelled by Spite: A Comfort in the Shadows...I hate hope and inspiration. It just doesn't work for me. It's not some "fear to hope" or "fear to be inspired"...reactions7comments
Editorial Team...The Editorial Team works with its Medical Review Board and experienced medical writers to provide Health Union's Community Team with reliable, easy-to-understand...
How Is MS Fatigue Assessed?...Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Almost 4 out of every 5 people with MS experience...reactions1comment
Emotional Changes...When thinking about multiple sclerosis (MS), we often think of the physical symptoms like pain, numbness, or trouble with walking. However, MS...
MS and Trouble Swallowing...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive condition that affects the central nervous system. As MS causes damage to the nerves, it...reactions12comments
Bowel Problems...Although symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) vary significantly between people, bowel problems are common. Bowel issues can be difficult to deal with...
Have MS and Work From Home? Watch Your Screen Time...Before the pandemic took hold a year ago, just 17 percent of US employees worked from home at least 5 days a...reactions4comments
Sometimes, I Still Don't Believe It All...As of this writing, I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for over 23 years. I am 45 years old and have been...reactions15comments
Caregiver Perspective: Understanding Immunosuppression...My husband, Lynn, began taking Ocrevus® (ocrelizumab), to treat his primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in March. As his caregiver, one of my...reactions6comments
Thyroid Issues and MS: How Common Are They?...A few years ago, I was in and out of the doctor with constant symptoms of severe fatigue, low immune system, insomnia...reactions7comments
More Life Hacks for MSers...Nearly 2 years ago I put together a list of my favorite MS tricks and tips, and the responses that I have...reactions12comments
