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
My First Ocrevus Infusion...Up until about a year ago, I was doing very well on Tysabri, and it seemed like my relentless wave of relapses...reactions9comments
MS: The Disease of Patience...Multiple sclerosis is a disease that revolves around patience. There are many aspects of living with MS that force you to slow...reactions13comments
Kathy...I write this as Kathy's husband of 41 years. I enjoy reading how people cope with this disease - I still find...reactions4comments
"Life Hacks" for MSers...“Life hacks” are a popular internet trend right now. They are basically any trick or shortcut that makes life a little easier...reactions36comments